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Austin, TX
Children's Courtyard (N. Mopac)
Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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Telephone: (512) 339-0727 · Website: www.childrenscourtyard.com/
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (3.0) | |
| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job | |
| Patient and affectionate with children | |
| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her | |
| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior | |
| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day | |
| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate | |
| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses | |
| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off | |
| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts | |
| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Savvy Source's and Parents' Comments
Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students
Keep portfolios on each child and do daily observations on each child to keep track of child's developmental needs and abilities. We adjust curriculum as needed to better help a child meet developmental milestones. Our teachers group children together who have similiar needs and work with them in small group settings.
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