This questionnaire is organized to assist you reflect on your educational needs and orientation, and to provide valuable information about various alternative schooling choices available in NYC.
Please answer the following questions honestly and to the best of your ability. There are no right or wrong answers. Your responses will help guide further research into alternative education options that may be a good fit for you or your child.
Alternative Education Options Questionnaire:
Background Information:
What is your relationship to the student? (Check one)
[_] I am the student
[_] Parent/Guardian
[_] Teacher/Educator
[_] Other: ____
What is the current age/grade level of the student? ____
What type of school is the student currently attending? (Check one)
[_] Public school
[_] Private school
[_] Charter school
[_] Homeschool
[_] Other: ____
Educational Needs and Preferences:
On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with the current educational experience? (Circle one)
Very Unsatisfied 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 Very Satisfied
What are the main reasons for searching alternative education options? (Check all that apply)
[_] Academic performance concerns
[_] Social/emotional needs
[_] Special learning needs
[_] Desire for more personalized learning
[_] Interest in specific educational philosophy (e.g., Montessori, Waldorf)
[_] Bullying or safety concerns
[_] Other: ____
Rank the following factors in order of importance when considering alternative education options (1 = most important, 7 = least important):
Curriculum flexibility
Student-teacher ratio
Specialized programs (e.g., arts, STEM)
Educational philosophy
Location/commute
Cost
___ Diversity and inclusion
What particular alternative education models are you most interested in? (Check all that apply)
[_] Montessori
[_] Waldorf
[_] Progressive
[_] Democratic/Free schools
[_] Project-based learning
[_] Virtual/Online schools
[_] Homeschooling
[_] Microschools
[_] Other: ____
What are your biggest concerns about transitioning to an alternative education option?
Knowledge and Research:
How acquainted are you with alternative education options in NYC?
[_] Very familiar
[_] Somewhat familiar
[_] Not very familiar
[_] Not at all familiar
Which of the following alternative schools or programs in NYC are you conscious of? (Check all that apply)
[_] Blue School
[_] Brooklyn Free School
[_] City-As-School
[_] Little Red School House
[_] Manhattan Free School
[_] Bronx Compass High School
[_] The IDEAL School of Manhattan
[_] Other: ____
What resources have you used to explore alternative education options? (Check all that apply)
[_] School websites
[_] Education forums or discussion boards
[_] NYC Department of Education website
[_] Social media
[_] Friends or family recommendations
[_] Educational consultants
[_] Open houses or school tours
[_] Other: ____
What additional information or resources would be face-saving in your search for alternative education options?
Thank you for completing this questionnaire. Your responses will help guide further exploration of alternative education options in NYC that may be suitable for your needs and preferences.
Remember that this questionnaire is a starting point for your exploration of alternative education options in NYC. Further research, school visits, and conversations with educators and other families will be valuable in making an informed decision.
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