þÿMoving? Tips for Selecting the Right School

If you plan to move or change schools, you need to get reliable information about the schools you are considering.

Two websites will help: Great Schools at http://www.greatschools.net/
and School Matters at http://www.schoolmatters.com/

Great Schools is an independent, non-profit organization that provides parents with information and tools to choose schools and support their children's education. Great Schools has information about public schools, private schools, charter schools, home schools, No Child Left Behind, and school choice options.

These articles will help you make wise decisions when you select a school in a new community.

Choosing a School
http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/96

Choosing the Right School 
http://www.greatschools.net/content/schoolChoiceCenter.page
 
The School Visit: What to Look For, What to Ask
http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/48

Go to "Research and Compare" to compare different schools in a county or city: 
http://www.greatschools.net/modperl/go/VA

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School Matters
http://www.schoolmatters.com/

School Matters is a site where parents, educators and leaders can view performance, spending, and demographic information for schools and school districts in any state.

School Matters Can Help Parents . . .

* Learn about Your Child's School
* Compare Prospective Schools Before You Move
* Select a New School

The Compare Tool [ http://www.schoolmatters.com/schools.aspx/q/page=cmp ] provides a school overview and allows you to compare of test scores, class profiles, district financial information, and community demographics.