Purpose:

To ensure that students receive FAPE in the LRE by building training capacity across the state through continued support, collaborative problem-solving, and sharing of resources with EPLI Trainers of START Content who have attended the EPLI Advanced Training: FAPE in the LRE (formerly known as the FAPE in the LRE Bootcamp).

START Contacts:

Stephanie Dyer and Jana Benjamin

Criteria for Participation:

• Invitation only.
• Must be current EPLI Trainers of START Content who have previously completed the EPLI Advanced Training: FAPE in the LRE (formerly known as the FAPE in the LRE Bootcamp) prior to the 2025-2026 school year.

Current Priorities:

• Overarching Goal: Strengthen CoP members’ confidence and competence to support FAPE in the LRE implementation.
• Deepen knowledge of Current Trainers of START Content: FAPE in the LRE.
• Develop outward-facing resources to share with stakeholders and inward-facing resources for CoP members.
• Create “Think Tank” for effective collaboration and communication amongst CoP members.
• Explore nuances of FAPE in the LRE implementation through processes and stories.