Picky Parent Guide

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Introductory Materials

Preface, About the Authors, Acknowledgements and more ...
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Table of Contents and List of Confident Choice Tools
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Step One: Getting Started

CHAPTER 1 - A Pep Talk for Parents, Picky or Not
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Step Two: Solve the Great Fit Puzzle - Child, Family, School

Discover Your Child's Needs

CHAPTER 2 - Ladies and Gentleman, Introducing ... Your Child
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CHAPTER 3 - What Does Your Child Need to Learn? (Fit Factor #1)
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CHAPTER 4 - How Does Your Child Learn Best? (Fit Factor #2)
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CHAPTER 5 - What Are Your Child's Social and Practical Needs? (Fit Factors #3 and 4)
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Uncover Your Family's Needs

CHAPTER 6 - Psst! Yeah You - Your Family Has Needs, Too
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CHAPTER 7 - What Do You Want Your Child to Learn? (Fit Factor #1)
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CHAPTER 8 - How Do You Want a School to Interact with Your Child? (Fit Factor #2)
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CHAPTER 9 - What Are Your Family's Social and Practical Needs? (Fit Factors #3 and 4)
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Know What You Need from a School

CHAPTER 10 - The Puzzle Solved: A Personalized Profile of Your Great Fit School
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Step Three: Learn About Truly Great Schools: The Secret Ingredients Revealed

CHAPTER 11 - What Really Separates the Best from the Rest?
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CHAPTER 12 - Great School Quality Factors #1 - 4: The Core Four
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CHAPTER 13 - Great School Quality Factors #5 and 6: The Supporting Two
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CHAPTER 14 - Great School Quality Factor #7: The Bedrock
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Step Four: Get the Scoop on Schools

CHAPTER 15 - Sharpen Your Pencil: Grade Your School Options
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Step Five: Make Your Choice, Make It Happen

Chapter 16 - Decisions, Decisions: Choose the Right School
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Chapter 17 - Getting In Is MOre Than Spin: Secure a Slot for Your Child
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Step Six: Make the Most of It

CHAPTER 18 - Get the Best Results (WhateverSchool Your Child Attends)
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Concluding Materials

Appendix: Confident Choice Tools
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Glossary, Index, Resources, and Sources
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