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Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Indicator Target. Indicator 5a, 5b, and 5c. Indicator 5: Percent of children with IEPs aged 6 through 21 served: A. Inside the regular class 80% or more of the day; B. Inside the regular class less than 40% of the day; and
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Indicator 5a, 5b, and 5c Indicator 5: Percent of children with IEPs aged 6 through 21 served: • A. Inside the regular class 80% or more of the day; • B. Inside the regular class less than 40% of the day; and • C. In separate schools, residential facilities, or homebound/hospital placements. • (20 U.S.C. 1416(a)(3)(A))
Measurement • 5a-Percent = [(# of children with IEPs served inside the regular class 80% or more of the day) divided by the (total # of students aged 6 through 21 with IEPs)] times 100. • 5b-Percent = [(# of children with IEPs served inside the regular class less than 40% of the day) divided by the (total # of students aged 6 through 21 with IEPs)] times 100.
Measurement • 5c-Percent = [(# of children with IEPs served in separate schools, residential facilities, or homebound/hospital placements) divided by the (total # of students aged 6 through 21 with IEPs)] times 100.
Examining LRE Target • Reviewed other states’ data on LRE; • Reviewed target achievements of other SPP indicators; • Reviewed the reporting requirements on CASEMIS; and • Reviewed data in categories of high schools, elementary, county offices of education, charter schools and unified school districts.
Trends from CA’s High Percentage District’s • Emphasis on inclusion and access to the core curriculum • Culture and practices that support high standards and student achievement • Unified practice supported by targeted professional development
Trends from CA’s High Percentage District’s (cont’d) • Effective leadership • Collaboration between special and general education teachers