How should placement decisions be made for students with disabilities?

• A. Move all to special ed.
• B. Must consider least restrictive environment, general ed participation extent, related services, and parental input, with documentation.
• C. Always keep in general ed with no supports.
• D. Placement is decided by principal's preference.

Answer: (B)

Placement decisions are made through the IEP team with the aim of educating the student in the least restrictive environment. The team must weigh how much time the student will participate in general education, what related services and supports are needed, and incorporate parental input, with thorough documentation showing why this placement best fits the student’s needs. This ensures that decisions are individualized, legally grounded, and prioritize keeping the student with non-disabled peers as much as appropriate. Moving all students to a special education setting or keeping the student in general education with no supports would not align with this process, and letting a principal choose the placement ignores the mandated IEP team procedures.