The least restrictive environment (LRE) is a major point of emphasis in the types of services offered to students and one of the most important principles of IDEA. In the LRE, students with disabilities receive education in a setting close to the general education program that provides the necessary supports to meet their unique needs. 

In Chapter 1 of your e-text, watch the video on the least restrictive environment and discuss the challenges that you face in meeting the conditions of the LRE in your current or future classroom.