This book is a series of questions that parents can use in gathering information about the education quality of a particular school. These questions could be asked of school officials at the school being considered. The contents of this guide are divided into sections by topic: (1) school district philosophy/goals/objectives; (2) accreditation; (3) teacher/student ratios; (4) school district enrollment over time; (5) tax rate; (6) actual per pupil costs; (7) teaching ratios and staffing; (8) graduate history; (9) some district facts; (10) special services; (11) curriculum-based questions; (12) school-related activities; (13) library, media, and computers; (14) parental and community involvement; and (15) special schools and transportation. Appended are nine references. (SI)