Planning Your Child's Transition to Preschool

Handout 7B

Considerations in Identifying Services and Selecting a New Program

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  Does my child need access to medical staff?
 

If so, are medical staff available in this program?

  Are there skills and behaviors my child should have before entering this program?
  What type of teaching practices are used (direct teaching, play-based, group activities, one-to-one teaching)?
  What behavior management or discipline strategies are used? What are the classroom rules?
  What is the daily routine?
  How many children and adults are in the classroom?
  What are the new teachers like? Do the teachers have training and experience with children with special needs? Are the teachers willing and able to make accommodations for children with varying needs?
  What are the options and/or requirements for family involvement?
  Does the program provide home visits?
  Other: