If the IEP team think there is another option available (in the form of a segregated self-contained program), it may affect their ability to think creatively to establish structures and supports for the student within their own neighborhood school. Because the option of another place is not on the table in our district, we find that teams come together to create effective structures for students that result in successful outcomes—in much less restrictive settings.
True for both behavior and academics.
Also works for students exhibiting unsafe behavior who are NOT on IEPs.
