Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
At MVLA, we believe that students receiving special education services are, first and foremost, general education students. We are committed to providing every child with the support they need to learn and grow alongside their peers. We are committed to providing all students with disabilities the opportunity to learn in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). LRE is a foundational principle of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ensuring that students with disabilities receive their education alongside their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.
LRE is not a specific place—it’s a way of ensuring that each student’s learning environment meets their unique needs. Because every child is different, what LRE looks like varies from student to student.
We believe that inclusion, collaboration, and individualized support are essential to student success. Placement decisions are made based on each student’s unique needs, as determined by their Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. Our goal is to provide the necessary accommodations, services, and supports that allow students to thrive in general education settings whenever possible.
