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School Supplies, Expectations and Separate Settings

I was absolutely that kid who loved school, and I loved shopping for school supplies every year — Trapper Keepers, spiral notebooks,...

Lee Ann Holland

Aug 153 min read

What does the research say?

Krishnan, S. (2024). Key Factors Influencing Inclusive Placement Decisions of Students With Extensive Support Needs. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 49(3), 174-189.

Research Update

Karen Cull

Nov 30, 20244 min read

Inclusive Practices During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time for joy, reflection, and togetherness. For educators and support staff, it also provides an opportunity to...

Evelyn

Nov 25, 20243 min read

The most inclusive school districts in California? It might not be where you think...

The most common question we recieve from parents seeking inclusive education in California is where should I move? Is there a school...

Data Update

Karen Cull

Nov 24, 20246 min read

The chart shows the percent of all school age students ages 5-21 served under IDEA Part B by educational environment 2018-2023. Data also provided in the text.

New LRE data for an old school year

LRE data is always like looking in a rear view mirror. The best we can do is that in March each year the Department of Education publishes the data for the previous school year. That means that in March this year 2024 we got access to the data for the 2022-2023 school year.

Data Update

Karen Cull

Aug 4, 20241 min read

What is LRE Data?

IDEA mandates that children with disabilities are placed in the “least restrictive environment (LRE)".

Data Update

Karen Cull

Nov 27, 20237 min read

What does the research say?

Kurth, J. A. & Jackson, L. (2022). Introduction to the Special Issue on the Impact of Placement on Outcomes for Students with Complex Support Needs. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities 47 (4), 187-190. (Peer-reviewed journal article)

Research Update

Karen Cull

Nov 24, 20236 min read