Items to consider when observing educational programs for your child
Total Communication Program: Environment
- Pros
- Cons
- Sound absorbing materials (e.g., carpet, curtains, acoustic ceiling tiles)
- Lots of hard surfaces, high open ceilings
- Limited background noises
- Hallway noise, street noise, playground noise, heating and cooling systems
- Enclosed/Traditional classroom
- Open/shared space classrooms
- Adequate lighting
- Backlighting, glare
