Hi FionaJill
I'm a teacher by trade but now working in an advisory role. Your state education dept will have a website...have a look at their early childhood section and school profile systems...there is a heap of information. Let me put your mind at ease about teachers accepting kids etc...school is a different place from when we went through...nowdays the teacher determines where indiviual kids are at and then plans from there - academically, socially, emotionally etc. The focus is on 'value adding' if you like, building on what they know. In my time I have had many meetings at the beginning of the school year with parents expressing similar concerns to yours...when you do your enrollment make a note on the form that you request a meeting prior to class placement...the school leaders will be happier to have information to place your child with the most appropriate teacher and peer group. Also ask for a copy of their behaviour management policy so you can see how they will deal with any 'negative' behaviours and how they reinforce appropriate behaviour...this will also help you prepare Evan about school rules etc...sorry if I'm babbling...I hope that helps a little...and for what it's worth your little man sounds like a delight and the type of student teachers would love to be working with! Good luck!