about the project

Managed by the California Department of Education and WestEd, the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Resources Project develops resources for use by districts and sites to improve services for all students.

To achieve the above goal, the project is establishing a network of leadership sites and consultants that focuses on teacher training, mentoring, facilitating, technical assistance, and specialized materials.

While the project is implementing service improvements for specific districts and sites, a special network of leadership sites and consultants is also being developed to improve the outcomes of students with disabilities in development.

The following are available from the LRE Resources Project:

• LRE Starter Kit
  • Download from this webpage
  • Request a copy here (PDF). A limited supply is still available.
• LRE School Site Level (PDF) Self-Assessment and Continuous Improvement Activities Tool
• District Level (PDF) Self-Assessment and Continuous Improvement Activities Tool
• Training of Trainers Institute (PDF) on improving access to LRE and strategies for collaborative, inclusive education
• The Paraprofessional's Role in Inclusive Classrooms (video plus support manual)
     Request a copy here (PDF)
• Restructuring Schools for All Kids (video)
     Request a copy here (PDF)