Differences and Similarities Between LRE and FAPE

How LRE and FAPE are similar or different?

With the varying needs that these disabled individuals have, a diverse set of provisions may be needed. Addressing the same, IDEA came up with concepts like LRE and FAPE.  While both of these are focused on special conditions of students, there are a set of similarities and differences between them. Marking out the important postulates … Read more

Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) Checklist [PDF Included]

Fape checklist

Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is one of IDEA’s lesser understood provisions. FAPE, which is a requirement of IDEA, requires school systems to offer access to both general and specialized educational services. This brings out the confusion about understanding special utilities.  The list of questions we came up with can make it easy for … Read more

What is FAPE and Why is it Important?

What is Fape?

Being disabled doesn’t constrain the individual from their right to education. IDEA came up with a provision called FAPE which ensures equal academic rights and privileges along with a few provisions of specialized assistance. Also, this may often have links with the 504 plan or IEP goals.  Here is a quick guide to what is … Read more