Special education is not a place—it is services and supports.

In this episode, Dr. Julie M. Lane explains why conversations about placement should begin with identifying the supports a child needs to succeed. Under IDEA, students are entitled to a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment.

When supports are clearly defined, placement decisions become more informed and more individualized.

Your child does not need to fit the system. The system is designed to support your child.

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