Guest guest Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Ask about the special ed teacher work experience seasons teacher are better In most cAse. What program dose the dist offer And how long has the program been running in this dist Are the parent happy w the service Sent from my BlackBerry® smartphone with Nextel Direct Connect Good questions to ask When observing different scholls/classrooms and staff. What would be a good list of questions to ask in the brief observation of their facility? I will be visting a variety of placements in the next couple of months and I am curious as to the best way to get the most out of my visit. Also, are there schools that handle both high IQ/strong academics against developmental delays in the areas of maturity and behavior. If yes, what are the names? Visser 708/296-2812 Cellular Phone Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Please note: I provide general information regarding medical research, treatment options, seminars, workshops, therapies and nutrition to the special needs community.The information comes from a variety of sources, and I do not independently verify any of it. No emails should be construed as medical or legal advice. Always consult your child's doctor regarding his or her individual needs.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 If you are looking at middle school age or older, linger (or go out into the hall) to see how the halls are when kids change classes. Some kids with disabilities have a tough time with transitions, so look to see how that goes. It'll also give you an idea on how aides work with students in such socially demanding situations. On visits, don't get so caught up in conversation with whoever is escorting you around that you are not observing. Be very quiet during class time and watch. Bring your spouse or a friend for that extra set of eyes. At a convenient moment for the teacher, ask how often the specialists are there (SLP, OT, etc). Is that therapy pull-out (if so, how is it done?) or in-class? Small groups? 1-on-1? Don't ask school personnel if the parents are happy. What will they say? No? Instead, ask an administrator if you could have a few parents call you. (This avoids any concerns about protecting privacy. The school is not divulging the family's name and phone, but they are giving yours to the family, who can decide if they'd like to chat with you.) You'd like to speak to parents whose kids are in their last year in that school, or whose kids finished there the year before. When you get parents on the phone, ask open-ended questions about their kids. What did their kid do before arriving at the school? Where is their kid now? What do they think the school does well? Not well? How does the school's programs work with kids who are immature? Who have behavior issues? If you are observing high school or transition programs, ask about social skills and workplace skills. -Gail ________________________________ From: shannon visser <shannonvisser@...> IPADDUnite Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 9:04 PM Subject: Good questions to ask  When observing different scholls/classrooms and staff. What would be a good list of questions to ask in the brief observation of their facility? I will be visting a variety of placements in the next couple of months and I am curious as to the best way to get the most out of my visit. Also, are there schools that handle both high IQ/strong academics against developmental delays in the areas of maturity and behavior. If yes, what are the names?  Visser 708/296-2812 Cellular Phone Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Please note: I provide general information regarding medical research, treatment options, seminars, workshops, therapies and nutrition to the special needs community.The information comes from a variety of sources, and I do not independently verify any of it. No emails should be construed as medical or legal advice. Always consult your child's doctor regarding his or her individual needs.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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