Define LRE and give an example of how to implement it in a classroom.

• A. LRE requires removal from general education entirely.
• B. LRE means always inclusion without supports.
• C. LRE means educating the student with non-disabled peers to the greatest extent appropriate; example: co-taught class with supports to assist the student.
• D. LRE means students should not participate with peers.

Answer: (C)

Least Restrictive Environment means educating a student with disabilities alongside non-disabled peers to the greatest extent that is appropriate, while providing the supports and services needed to access the same curriculum. In practice, this means placing the student in general education settings whenever possible and delivering the necessary supports—such as co-teaching by a general and special education teacher, paraprofessional assistance, adapted materials, assistive technology, and appropriate accommodations or modifications—to help the student participate meaningfully.

An example of this in the classroom is a co-taught class where both teachers plan and teach together, with supports like adapted materials or targeted supports to assist the student. This arrangement keeps the student connected with peers and the general curriculum while ensuring they have the help required to engage with the content.

Why this fits best: it prioritizes access to peers and the standard curriculum, using supports only as needed. Removing the student from general education entirely, requiring inclusion without supports, or keeping students from interacting with peers would not align with this approach.