How Do My Child’s Communication Abilities Fit into LRE Decision Making?

It is very important that the communication needs of your child who is deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH) are considered as part of the least restrictive environment (LRE) conversation. Your child will have access to the primary language and communication mode that your child is most skilled and comfortable using so your child can more easily focus on learning rather than an unfamiliar language or communication mode. The Outreach Center has a Communication Planning Guide to assist with this planning process.

Would you like additional information on LRE?
See the U.S Department of Education’s Policy Guidance concerning services, communication needs, LRE, and Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for students who are D/HH here.

Families may also want to peruse this document that addresses legal requirements for communication needs under FAPE here.