Things to know/ask when starting the school year

• Access to the building:
  • Who to contact?
  • Key? Card swipe? Buzz system?

• Office Space
  • Is there a dedicated therapy space? If not, what other rooms are available?
  • Is there a dedicated mailbox?

• Who are the primary referents?
  • This may be guidance, the school social worker, teachers, and/or the principal/assistant principal but generally one person would take the lead.

• Who does the scheduling?
  • There may be someone identified, or you may be responsible for this yourself.

• Who retrieves the client at the appointment time?

• Is there block scheduling?
  • If so, request a copy of the schedule, it's helpful to be strategic about varying the days.

• Are there periods that are off-limits?
  • Sometimes “special” classes are.
  • Teachers often appreciate you varying the class or subject the student misses.

• Access to supplies, fax machines, etc.?
  • Sometimes the school will allow the use of office supplies however many things can be supplied through Amy.

• Access to school calendar? 
  • Teacher workshops
  • How to find out about snow days?