Guide to Resources for Promoting Least Restrictive Environment Practices

Promoting LRE Practices includes suggestions regarding centers that are supported by OSEP and whose work is most aligned with the topical areas that can impact LRE. Suggestions are provided regarding the information and materials offered by each center as a way to help state personnel target their requests for technical assistance. This list of suggested centers is not exhaustive of the large number of national, regional, and local organizations that may be helpful in supporting the work of state and local education agencies to implement activities to address LRE. Readers are encouraged to review materials developed by and/or shared through:

Resource Guide.pdf

 

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