This study explores an aspect of information delivery to parents by fo
cusing on those who have chosen residential school placements for thei
r children. Although most parents choose to send their deaf children t
o special programs in regular public schools, some do opt for resident
ial school placements. Little is known about the foundations on which
such decisions are made, and this study is a preliminary attempt to be
tter understand parents' motives and expectations and to assess the ad
equacy of information provided to them. In 128 surveys from a sample o
f parents nationwide, a surprising number reported that they were not
given information about placement options. Of those who were, many sai
d they were dissatisfied with the information. A large proportion of t
he parents were satisfied with the residential school. The relationshi
ps among their reasons for this placement, their views of the advantag
es and disadvantages, and the information provided to them are discuss
ed.