As part of the Choice study, Metis consultants conducted site visits at a sample of schools with magnet and special academic programs and schools within the three regional consortia (Downcounty Consortium, Northeast Consortium, and Middle School Magnet Consortium). The schools were selected to reflect a diversity of programs, school level, and geography across the county. Each site visit included an interview with the principal; walk-through to familiarize reviewers with the instructional program; instructional staff focus group(s); student focus groups(s); and parent focus group(s). The visits took place on September 29 and October 5, 6, 7, and 8.
Site visits took place at the following schools-