Ed310 - Possible School Model Topics

(Originally designed by Jill Zabel, 2005)

1. Please summarize and explain the educational philosophy/mission of this school.

2. Please describe this school's approach to student discipline and safety.

3. How does this school encourage and monitor students' progress toward meeting grade-level standards?

4. What kinds of library resources are available to students?

5. In what ways is technology used to support teaching and learning at this school?

6. How do the arts fit into the curriculum?  Is there a school choir, band or orchestra?  Are there stage plays?  Art classes?

7. What extracurricular opportunities (sports, clubs, community service, competitions) are available for students?

8. How does this school support students who have academic, social or emotional difficulties?

9. What are some of the school's greatest accomplishments?  What are some of the biggest challenges this school faces?

10. Why should I want to send my child to this particular school?

11. What professional development opportunities do teachers have?  In what ways do teachers collaborate?

12. Why should I want to be a teacher at this particular school?

13. What do you look for in prospective teachers?