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Nonpublic Schools Unit Interview Tool

Interview Tool for Nonpublic Schools, pursuant to California Education Code 56366.1(k)(2).

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Do you feel like you are learning and making progress here?

Areas to explore:

  • Academics
  • Social relationships
  • Social skills
  • Managing behaviors

What do you like about being here? What is going well here?

Areas to explore:

  • Educational environment
  • Residential environment
  • Services
  • Activities/Interests

Do you feel that you are being treated with respect and dignity here?

Do you feel that staff maintain appropriate professional boundaries here?

Is there anything else you would like to share with me about your time here?

Questions:   Nonpublic Schools Unit | NPS@cde.ca.gov | 916-327-0141
Last Reviewed: Monday, August 24, 2026
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