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Introductory Materials
- Preface, About the Authors, Acknowledgements and more …
- Table of Contents and List of Confident Choice Tools
Step One: Getting Started
- Chapter 1 – A Pep Talk for Parents, Picky or Not
Step Two: Solve the Great Fit Puzzle – Child, Family, School
Discover Your Child’s Needs
- Chapter 2 – Ladies and Gentleman, Introducing … Your Child
- Chapter 3 – What Does Your Child Need to Learn? (Fit Factor #1)
- Chapter 4 – How Does Your Child Learn Best? (Fit Factor #2)
- Chapter 5 – What Are Your Child’s Social and Practical Needs? (Fit Factors #3 and 4)
Uncover Your Family’s Needs
- Chapter 6 – Psst! Yeah You – Your Family Has Needs, Too
- Chapter 7 – What Do You Want Your Child to Learn? (Fit Factor #1)
- Chapter 8 – How Do You Want a School to Interact with Your Child? (Fit Factor #2)
- Chapter 9 – What Are Your Family’s Social and Practical Needs? (Fit Factors #3 and 4)
Know What You Need from a School
Step Three: Learn About Truly Great Schools: The Secret Ingredients Revealed
- Chapter 11 – What Really Separates the Best from the Rest?
- Chapter 12 – Great School Quality Factors #1 – 4: The Core Four
- Chapter 13 – Great School Quality Factors #5 and 6: The Supporting Two
- Chapter 14 – Great School Quality Factor #7: The Bedrock
Step Four: Get the Scoop on Schools
- Chapter 15 – Sharpen Your Pencil: Grade Your School Options
Step Five: Make Your Choice, Make It Happen
- Chapter 16 – Decisions, Decisions: Choose the Right School
- Chapter 17 – Getting In Is More Than Spin: Secure a Slot for Your Child
Step Six: Make the Most of It
Concluding Materials