Spence, the easiest way to find out about a school's teachers is to call the school and speak with the guidance staff and administration. Another good way is to join and become active with your school's parent/teacher organization; these are often called PTOs or PTAs. By working with other parents, you begin to learn a lot about a school's learning community.

If you are wondering about teachers for next year, one usually doesn't hear who a child will have for a teacher until a week or two before school starts. However, if your child has a special learning concern, it is always best to contact your child's school early (say February or March) --- ask to speak to the guidance dept. Share your concerns and ask for their help in finding the best teacher(s)/learning programs to support your child's needs. This strategy isn't 100%, but it is a good way to to begin working with the school to support your child.

Good luck in your search for information! Ms. A