(1) Each school district shall ensure that a continuum of alternative placements is available to meet the special education and related services needs of students.

(2) The continuum required in this section must:

(a) Include the alternative placements listed in the definition of special education in WAC 392-172A-01175, such as instruction in general education classes, special education classes, special schools, home instruction, and instruction in hospitals and institutions; and

(b) Make provision for supplementary services such as resource room or itinerant instruction to be provided in conjunction with general education classroom placement.