2. How is Buckley Educational Group, LLC different from the rest?
Jean Marie Buckley, M.Ed., MPA began her private educational consulting practice with the philosophy that each client has unique and very specific qualities that support individual success. This philosophy is based on the educational practice of providing services for the whole child. With this in mind, Buckley Educational Group, LLC provides a comprehensive list of services to help each client develop and determine their best and most appropriate educational path.
3. What questions should I ask when seeking the professional services of an Educational Consultant?
An Educational Consultant should be associated with professional organizations that govern the ethical practices of educational guidance.
The following questions are some of the inquiries necessary for determining an Educational Consultants qualifications:
· What is your professional background?
· What is your educational foundation and preparation to work as an educational consultant?
· How many years have you worked in the field of education?
· What associations do you belong to?
· What recent professional development have you engaged in?
· Do you visit schools, colleges and universities? If so, where did you most recently visit?
· What do you know about child, adolescent and human development?
· What is your experience with working with educational institutions?
4. How do I begin a school search?
The school search can be daunting and overwhelming. As a parent, take into consideration, first and foremost, the individual needs of your child. Understand their specific qualities and determine, before researching schools, the specific components necessary for your child's success. With this in mind, talk to your friends, neighbors, colleagues about their experiences. Schools, whether it is choosing an elementary, high school, college or whether it's determining a private, public or independent option (inclusive of home schooling), should meet the needs of your child
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FAQs for Elementary Education
Q: How do I know if private or public education is the ‘best fit’ for my child?
A: Understand your child first and foremost. Be keenly aware of your child’s innate talents (passions and strengths). Research and review schools which meet the individual qualities of your child.
Q: If my child is struggling in their current educational setting, what should I do?
A: Students struggle in school for reasons that are generally related to: emotional factors, academic struggles, peer relationships and the appropriateness of the school setting. Talk with your child’s teachers, observe your child’s behavior out of school and ascertain emotional factors contributing to school achievement. |
FAQs for High School
Q: School statistics - why do they matter?
A: Educational systems maintain a sophisticated database of statistics. In that a range of unique qualities defines a school setting, statistics are an objective measure utilized to provide an equaling factor for those needing a comparison.
Q: What is the difference between a Day and Boarding educational institution?
A: School communities are developed both in and out of the academic environment. Day and Boarding Schools instill a strong value of community. With this in mind, families opt for a boarding environment for the all-inclusive feeling of academic, social and
community setting. Day educational settings are typically structured from 8 AM - 3 PM with complementary activities offered outside the academic day. Deciding, as a family, between these
two options, is a very personal decision. |
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FAQs for College Planning
Q: How do I begin to make a unique college list?
A: This process begins with an understanding of academic achievement, educational factors, qualities and characteristics. Once these factors are delineated, a school list can begin to formulate.
Q: This application process-What are the significant components?
A: All factors presented to the admissions committee are
considered. The factors considered range from; depth and breadth of curriculum from 9-12th grade, relevant activities outside the classroom, letters of recommendation, personal statement(s), test data and a range of other supplemental data as requested. |
FAQs for Gifted and Talented Students
Q: My child is disengaged in the classroom, what do I do?
A: First, talk with your child's teacher and review your concerns. Is your child struggling due to the curriculum or is your child disengaged due to behavioral concerns? Maintain an open dialogue with your child's teacher and journal the pattern of behavior exhibited over a period of time. Behavioral issues and academic issues both require a complex and varied approach to finding a solution.
Q: My child excels in Language Arts but struggles in Math; can he still be considered Gifted?
A: Gifted students are classified using the following categories: Intellectual Achievement, Specific Academic Achievement in Reading, Writing, Math or Science, Creativity, Leadership and Visual Performing Arts. Each of these distinct and separate categories is used to determine eligibility for Gifted and Talented classification. |
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FAQs for Learning Differences
Q: What is a 504 Accommodation?
A: A 504 Accommodation is from the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504. It states that “A person with a disability under Section 504 is any person who (i) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities, (ii) has a record of such an impairment, or (iii) is regarded as having such an impairment.”
Q: What do I do if believe my child needs testing?
A: There are many forms of testing, one of which is psycho-educational testing. The battery of tests administered determine and assess a student's intellect, achievement and learning modalities as they directly affect the student’s learning. Maintain contact with your child's school, engage in frequent conversations with your child's teacher and observe your child's emotional and academic success in school. |
FAQs for Home Schooled Students
Q: What do I need to do to have my child home-schooled?
A: Home schooling is one of the educational options available to students and their parents. Each state requires specific verification of a student's home schooled status. Refer to your state's department of education for details on the process for releasing your child from public or private education.
Q: Will my child be prepared to collegiate work if he is home schooled?
A: Colleges and universities have become keenly aware of applicants who have chosen home schooling as an option. Curriculum review, standardized testing and evidence of intellect are a few measures utilized in the application review in addition to the required college application requirements. |
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