PCS move to the states may mean school search
So you are planning a PCS move stateside this summer and you are worried about schools ? There are some great resources to help you find information about the schools in your new location which will enable you to make an informed decision about where your children will attend school . Be sure to remember that in most cases once you have selected a place to live , your school will be whichever is zoned for your new home . So if you want to really have some input into where your children attend school , you will search for a school FIRST and a home SECOND . This will help you ensure the school you place your child in has the types of programs and standards that will work best for your child making for a much smoother move and better served child .
A School Liaison Officer ( SLO ) can help you connect to your new location , provide , “ on the ground ” details , and help guide you to local resources and program information . Your current SLO will give you a “ warm hand off ” to a stateside SLO . ( Find a SLO ) You can do more “ information digging ” using some of the below sites . Remember , YOU are your child ’ s biggest advocate ! A little “ homework ” now can make for a more positive educational experience for your child . Happy hunting !
Both these sites have data , programinformation , and parent
See reviews on schools across the US
SCHOOL REPORT CARDS
Every US public school district is required to post their annual school report cards indicating enrollment , testing , and progress data . State department or board of education sites typically post this information . Check out the Educational Resource Center above to find the Department of Education site for your state .
Home School Association
NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATION STATISTICS
assessment , and more data on schools .
Type in your child ’ s needs and get connected to schools and pro- grams in your selected location