FAPE in the LRE
- Date: (Same training offered on two different dates) - October 22, 2026 or February 4, 2027
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Format and Platform: Virtual via Zoom
- Registration Fee:
- Individual: $10
- Team viewing/Group: $200
- Registration Deadline:
- October 22, 2026
- Individual: 10/27/26
- Team viewing/Group: 10/20/26
- February 4, 2027
- Individual: 2/5/27
- Team viewing/Group: 1/28/26
- October 22, 2026
- Topic Focus: District, School, Classroom, Student Level
- Intended Audience: General and Special Education Teachers and Administrators, Ancillary/Support Staff, School Counselors, Consultants
Lead Presenter:
- Stephanie Dyer, Ed. S., BCBA, START Project Autism Education & Intervention Specialist
Co-Presenter:
- Kelly Rogers, Psy.S., BCBA, Consultant
Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is the foundation of special education. What do these terms really mean? How do we ensure that we are providing FAPE in the LRE? It is critical that ALL educational staff, including administrators, general and special education teachers, itinerant and ancillary staff, and support staff, understand these terms and the related obligation of each in order to appropriately support students with disabilities. This session will include activities and tools to enhance learning.
Individual viewing: For this training, individual viewing is recommended for a single individual attending the training, or for each member of a group of 20 people or less.
Team Viewing Option: For this training, team viewing is recommended for a group size of 21 or more participants, who will be facilitated by at least 1 team leader (preferably a coach within your local ISD).
Team Viewing Instructions:
- Identify and register 1to 2 Team Leaders (preferably a coach within your district/ISD) who will be responsible for facilitating the virtual training experience.
- Team Leaders are responsible for the following:
- Organizing and coordinating the training in a physical viewing location.
- Communicating with START about the training and questions that arise.
- Collecting team attendance and reporting this attendance to START.
- Facilitating the team experience.
- Team Leaders are responsible for the following:
- After registering, START will send the Team Leaders a Facilitator Guide with information about facilitating a high-quality virtual training experience in a large group.
START is offering State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECHs), Social Work Credits, pending approval, and Certificates of Attendance. Participants must complete the Attendance Form provided at the training within 2 days of the training date to receive CEUs and/or a Certificate of Attendance.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be emailed to [email protected] at least 24 hours before training begins for a refund. We are unable to accept phone cancellations.
START only accepts credit cards for payment.
By registering for this training, you agree to receive email updates from START (articles, updates, new tools and resources, and training and events information) and acknowledge and consent to the recording of the session(s). The recording may capture audio, video, and any shared content during the meeting.