x-post to parenting re new school for DD

My district has told me that they can not accommodate DD's needs for next year (entering K) and have given me the green light to look at outside schools. I am going to 2 this week. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed by this task, and very intimidated and worried about making the wrong choice for her. I'm afraid that I will do her a real disservice by not choosing the best place to suit her. Can anybody give me some ideas as to what to ask at these schools so that I am making the best informed decision I can make?

A little background...she has a diagnosis of Angelman Synrome. She has no speech, but hears perfectly and understands much more than she can communicate. We are working on altermate methods of communication for her, but nothing is spontaneous or consistent for her. Developmentally, she is somewhere between 2&3 yo. She gets PT, OT and speech 3x a week. She also has a 1:1 for safety, and depending on the ratio in the new placement, may or may not get one approved for next year.

I just don't know if I should be just taking the guided tour of the schools, or if there are specific things I should question for her. Any help is appreciated.

x-post to parenting re new school for DD

I would ask which classroom do they feel best suits her? Speak to the PTA members of the school you like. Also, ask about parental involvement and the arts too!

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I would take a tour of the school, if she has an IEP ask how they will accommodate her according to her IEP. I would also definitely want to clarify her daily schedule and also if she will always have a one on one, since you mentioned she needs one. If whoever is assigned to her as her one on one is absent, what is the protocol then? Unfortunately, even though the child is supposed to have one, sometimes the child does not have their one on one for the day if they are absent. I have seen it happen.