Determining the Least Restrictive Environment for Students with Learning Disabilities

When designing Specially Designed Instruction for students with disabilities, IEP teams have the responsibility to ensure that students are learning alongside non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible in the least restrictive environment. The purpose of this study is to consider the research on best practice for students with learning disabilities, examine the legal implications for placement decisions, and question current teams on other factors they use to determine the least restrict