I’ve been compiling questions, and I have way too many. This list does not even include things like details about the teacher and classroom, the parking situation and probably a dozen other things. But it is a start.
- What are the procedures for drop off and pick up?
- What time does yard supervision begin? End?
- What is the school’s philosophy and practice regarding discipline?
- How many recesses do kindergarteners get, and how for how long?
- Are SDC students included for recess?
- If so, how are integrated play opportunities facilitated on the playground?
- How long is lunch? Is there also snack time?
- Are SDC students included for lunch in the cafeteria?
- How does the school handle supervision during lunch and recess?
- Does the school have assemblies? How often?
- What kind of school-wide activities are there? (including music, PE, etc)
- What are the before- and after-school childcare options?
- Do SDC students have the opportunity to participate in the above?
- Where do pull-outs for speech therapy and OT take place in the school? Do they have an office or dedicated area for working with students?
- How often do fire drills and earthquake drills take place? How are SDC students prepared?
- How does this school/class encourage and monitor students’ progress toward meeting grade-level standards? How does this apply to SDC students?
- What standard testing is done?
- Is there regular reverse mainstreaming scheduled in the classroom?
- Do they do disability awareness lessons for students without disabilities?
Thanks to all my awesome mentors from Support for Families and this great article with questions from Bonnie Sayers.