What are some challenges for schools dealing with recent litigation involving educational placements for their students with disabilities? What are some challenges for teachers dealing with recent special education legislation? How have the rulings impacted classrooms on your campus or in your state?

Focus on creating an effective learning environment for students with mild disabilities.

Read “Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) & FAPE” from Wrights law to review current and historical rulings regarding LRE litigation impacting students with disabilities and schools.

Respond to the following in a minimum of words: 250 words

• What are some challenges for schools dealing with recent litigation involving educational placements for their students with disabilities?
• What are some challenges for teachers dealing with recent special education legislation? How have the rulings impacted classrooms on your campus or in your state?
• Consider the exceptional learners you teach or have taught in the past.
• What instructional strategies and accommodations have been used to help these students successfully access the general education curriculum?

Review the College’s Conceptual Framework.
How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework and the framework’s philosophical relationship to effective teacher preparation?