Creating your inspiration board…for schools.

What words inspire a school choice?
Are you looking for a public school? Are you looking for a private school? Make a word bank of words that inspire you.

Keep a notebook at work or by your side and jot down an idea or word immediately so you don’t forget. Here are some educational buzz words to get your brain started. Look at the two columns: Column A holds the educational concept word and Column B are the emotional and psychological traits that may be important to you. This is only a beginning for you to jump off. Get out your pad!

COLUMN A – EDUCATIONAL CONCEPT
Academic
Arts
Athletics
Community Service
College Placement
Diversity
Extra Curricular Activities
Tuition/Expenses
Gender based
Global education
Languages
Preparation
Problem Solving
Resources
Safety
Security
Student Body
Teachers
Technology
Transportation

These words and the ones you add will help you develop the important structure for your school research plan. This list may also guide you to evaluating your current school needs or emphasize critical elements in your child’s learning.

COLUMN B – EMOTIONAL TRAITS
Character
Communication
Confidence
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Experiences
Enthusiasm
Exposure
Family
Leaders
Mastery
Motivation
Religion
Peers
Values