Compiled by LDW

What to Ask

1. What does your school specialize in?
   
2. Are you accredited?
   
3. What grades do you serve?
   
4. Is your school residential, day or both?
   
5. What is the teacher to student ratio?
   
6. Does your school provide services that will address my child's needs and issues?
   
7. Do you offer individual support?
   
8. Do you offer auxiliary services, such as therapy, occupational or physical therapy, or language/speech therapy?
   
9. Do you provide tutoring or a learning lab/resource room for extra academic help?
   
10. Do you provide assistive or adaptive technology as needed?
    
11. Do you offer sports and/or other extracurricular activities, such as clubs?
    
12. Are foreign languages required? If so, what happens if my child is unable to learn a foreign language?
    
13. How many of your students go on to higher education?
    
14. Do you offer a post-graduate year or a transitional program?
    
15. Do you have students who pursue other post-secondary options besides college?
    
16. How do you help students and their families with the transition of leaving your school to pursue college, job, or other options?
    
17. Is your school coed?
    
18. If your school is all male or all female, are there opportunities for your students to socialize in a coed environment?
    
19. Are parents allowed to visit at any time or only on designated days and times?
    
20. How frequently do you communicate with parents? Do you encourage teacher/parent communication?
    
21. Does your school have a religious affiliation?
    
22. If so, do you accept students who are not of that faith?
    
23. Do you provide transportation to churches or synagogues in your community for your students?
    
24. Do you offer summer programs?
    
25. Do you offer off-campus programs, such as trips overseas?