A practical guide for English-speaking parents preparing for a Schulisches Standortgespräch in Switzerland when German isn't your first language — what to bring, what to ask, and what to document.
How to ensure special educational needs don't derail your child's Sekundarschule placement in Canton St. Gallen — ILZ, NTA, DaZ, and the 6th-grade tracking decision.
If international school isn't working for your special needs child in eastern Switzerland, here are the realistic alternatives — and how to navigate St. Gallen's cantonal system.
Comparing a self-study special education guide to hiring a CHF 289/hour consultant for navigating SEN in Canton St. Gallen — costs, coverage, and when each makes sense.
The best SEN resources for English-speaking expat families in St. Gallen, Rapperswil-Jona, and Wil — comparing cantonal documents, forums, consultants, and dedicated guides.
Parent rights in Swiss special education, how decisions are made in Canton St. Gallen, and the formal process for appealing a school board decree you disagree with.
How Canton St. Gallen's Übertrittsverfahren works, what Realschule vs Sekundarschule means for your child, and how special educational needs affect the transition.
If your child is struggling in a Swiss school and you don't know where to start, this is the practical roadmap for expat families navigating SEN in Switzerland.
What the Amt für Volksschule does, how the Sonderpädagogik-Konzept works in St. Gallen, and what it means for expat families navigating special needs support.
How special education assessment and support works specifically in Rapperswil-Jona and Wil, St. Gallen — regional SPD offices, local schools, and practical guidance.
How autism, ADHD, and dyslexia are handled in Canton St. Gallen schools — assessments, accommodations, Autismus Ost, and what expat families need to know.
How Canton St. Gallen's early intervention system works for children from birth to age 6 — who qualifies, how to access it, and what expat families need to know.
The complete process for applying for Nachteilsausgleich in Canton St. Gallen — eligibility, application steps, what accommodations are available, and key pitfalls.