LRE conversations can feel heavy, especially when you’re trying to figure out if a student’s current placement is actually working. This episode walks through how to approach those decisions with clarity and confidence so they’re based on what the student truly needs.

In this episode, Stephanie breaks down what Least Restrictive Environment really means and how to know when a change might be necessary. She walks through the LRE continuum, the data you actually need, and how to have these conversations with your team in a way that feels proactive, not reactive.

• The key signs a student may need a different LRE, from lack of progress to behavioral data and regulation
• What data to gather before making any placement decisions so you’re not relying on opinion
• How to approach LRE conversations with families and teams using clarity, support, and flexibility

Changing a student’s placement isn’t a step backward. It’s a response to what they need right now and a chance to create a setting where they can actually grow.

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