California's Least Restrictive Environment Core Messages
California’s core messages articulate critical research findings and essential components of effective application. All core messages have been identified by experts in the field and have been approved by the California Department of Education, Special Education Division. Link to "Core Messages."
The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Core Messages are based on research-validated practices which are evident in high achieving schools and have been replicated for school reform efforts. These strategies have also been found to promote the conditions that improve learning for all students.
Resources for the LRE Core Messages
1) Educational Infrastructure
LRE Core Messages #1 Resources (DOC)
Resources for information on building/improving the infrastructure to support LRE 2) Instructional Capacity
LRE Core Messages #2 Resources (DOC)
Resources and information on increasing educator's instructional capacity to support LRE | 3) School Culture & Leadership
LRE Core Messages #3 Resources (DOC)
Resources and information on improving school culture and building leadership capacity to support LRE. 4) Family & Community Engagement
LRE Core Messages #4 Resources (DOC)
Resources and information on family and community engagement to support LRE |
