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CONTINUUM OF PLACEMENT ALTERNATIVES

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Basically, this concept comes straight of the IDEA Amendments to legislation governing the special education services offered to students with special needs. Specifically, it states "Each public agency must ensure that a continuum of alternative placements is available to meet the needs of children with disabilities for special education and related services". This means that districts must make options available for all special needs students residing in their district. This can take the form of instruction in regular ...

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