Without Layered Education I would not be the educator I am today. Glynis is an incredible coach and…read morethought-partner who has pushed my co-teacher and I to levels of success I initially thought were not possible. Our special education students have not only grown in their reading/writing skills but thrive in the classroom environment Glynis has helped us create. I cannot recommend working with Layered Education enough!!

I have worked with Layered Education over the past 4.5 years. Glynis' PD and coaching has been the…read moremost effective I have experienced in my 9 years as a special education teacher. She has helped to develop programs at my school site, coach a variety of teachers and school staff members, and pushed for the creation of a reading program for students with Dyslexia and other language-based disabilities. This program has seen students grow up to 3 years in reading proficiency in 1 school year alone. I love working with Glynis because she always keeps students at the center of our work. I would highly recommend working with Layered Education!

Method Schools have been an excellent choice for my high schoolers for summer school electives. The…read moreflexibility of the program allows students to learn at their own pace, which has been a major benefit for our family. The homeroom teachers and the entire teaching staff are fantastic. They communicate clearly, are very responsive, and genuinely want students to succeed. One thing to note is that finals do require students to turn on their webcams for proctoring, but the teachers are very understanding and accommodating throughout the process. Overall, I highly recommend Method Schools for families looking for a supportive, flexible, and student-centered learning experience. Update: Be sure your child takes screenshots of all grades and stays logged into the SmartFox app while using Edmentum as it tracks all activity. My son's midterm later showed as incomplete, even though he had proof and login records. The principal claimed his A grade was a glitch, but we confirmed with the course teacher it was accurate. Only the course and homeroom teachers were able to fix it. Document everything! It really matters.

Our family has been part of Method Schools since 2018. So much has changed, mostly positive, some…read morenegative. Method excels in offering extracurriculars, sports, events, AP, honors and advanced courses. They have Dehesa Method Sports Academy which is tailored towards athletes in San Diego county and they recently started The Academy at Method which is a dual enrollment program designed to offer students an early start in advancing their education by taking college courses while in high school. Method has a lot of potential to be a Blue Ribbon school or even a California Distinguished School. It is a K-12 charter school registered in the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified with the California Department of Education. The school primarily offers virtual instruction. Overall my daughter has mixed feelings about her education at Method. As a parent, I appreciate the school's variety of course offerings. I went to a very good high school in OC and I wanted the same for my daughter. If you're considering Method for your child, Method has a yearbook, offers prom, has several yearly events for K-8 and the 9-12 events are mainly led by the high school ASB. As of this review, to my knowledge, Method offers National Honor Society, Hope Squad, Yearbook, and several others high school led clubs. There are some problems that I hope Method improves on. Firstly, lack of transparency. Since Method is primarily online, there should be no question for students or parents on who is leading the school. At an in-person school, most students and parents know who the principal or vice principal is. Most of our time at Method, we didn't know who the principal was. They sometimes call that person the Head of Schools, but you don't know if it's for K-12 or 9-12. Either way, it adds to confusion and distracts from learning. Unfortunately, Method is extremely biased and has double standards. I've experienced this many times, so it's not an isolated issue. Method's administration and teachers don't always respond to an email. Conflict is a part of life and not a fun part; however, when issues need to be addressed, communication is important. Method gets an F in this area. They do not know how to deal with conflict, whether it is with students or parents. Regarding the double standards, the teachers and staff send out emails stating that their meetings are 'mandatory', but it is not fairly applied to all students. Whenever we're told a meeting is mandatory, it's pretty harsh language, 'required' would be more appropriate but nonetheless we attend the meeting. Other students that don't attend are still allowed to participate in the event even if they didn't attend the 'mandatory' meeting which isn't fair. That means the meeting wasn't mandatory after all. My daughter took a college class her junior year but was not given a weighted grade for that class.College classes are more challenging than highschool classes. Regarding AP testing. As of this review, Method does not offer in-person proctoring for their offered AP tests. We are so glad they offer AP tests. It really benefits students so I strongly advocate for it. Unfortunately, Method doesn't really understand how the AP process works. We were told the school would pay the AP testing fee, and we were ecstatic. However, that excitement was short-lived as we realized Method was only supposed to provide us with the College Board AP code, if they would be administering the test. This created a lot of confusion. Since they don't administer the test we had to find a local school with a seat available, and pay $90+ out of pocket for the test, removing the AP code Method gave us. I wish Method had an honor roll system. My daughter worked very hard in high school and achieved 4.0 a couple of semesters and over 3.5 in several other semesters, but didn't receive acknowledgment. She also achieved high scores on the CAASPP test in Science, Math, and English but received no acknowledgment. I've noticed the staff seems intent on doing everything alone without incorporating parents or students. I'm sure they're overwhelmed by doing that. They often speak to parents as if we don't know or understand anything, and they treat us all like we're children. We have valuable contributions. It's frustrating not being heard. I wish I could add more, but this unabridged version is already quite long. I will say the staff and administration is nice and well meaning but they way they do things is extremely frustrating and sometimes backwards. Even the transcript request method is frustrating. They used to include the entire K-12 transcript, and it was like pulling teeth just requesting high school years for the transcript. It shouldn't be like this, especially when it should be expected that colleges only want to see 9-12 grades, not elementary or middle school grades. There's no perfect school. I'm just sharing some of what we've experienced. The flexibility is what kept us there for so long.

I have four children in total at this school! All my children are very happy to attend Sycamore. I…read morelove that it's a small school so more staff have eyes on them. Teachers are great and my children feel supported. They offer many different programs such as clubs, GATE programs, sports and after school support! What works at Sycamore is their teachers and administration. In my position, positive working relationships are essential in the continuity of a young person's education. I can always count on the staff at Sycamore to act in a timely and professional manner. This year my children had some of the best teachers ( Mr. Mifflin, Ms. Baglien, Mrs. Campa, Mrs. Aguilar)!

If I could give this school a 0, I most definitely would. The Vice Principal, Kelly Lefiell & the…read morePrincipal, Stephanie Romo, have not taken court documents that I have brought in seriously for my Family Matter. I have gotten Child Protective Services involved as well as Law Enforcement; even 911 to have my child interviewed for abuse by his Father. They told me they were contacting their attorney & I told them that I am self represented at this time. Pictures attached.

I don't think there's enough good things I can say about Cataylst Kids. My son started there when…read morehe started TK at Callie Kirkpatrick. As a full time worker, it was hard to find a trustworthy place to leave him for extended hours! But Catalyst was a true blessing to our family! He's learned so much there and ALL the teachers are qualified and AMAZING! We look forward to more years with them!

This is an amazing school I highly recommend it for your kids their staff is so nice and helpfulread more

Wow I cannot believe I haven't reviewed Alexa's!!!!!!! Welp here I go…read more.. My kids attended Alexa Playc at Rady's in Murrieta (Hancock and Los Alamos), and I truly cannot speak highly enough about this preschool. Both of my children absolutely loved it. We would not have kept them there if they hadn't. They woke up talking about their teachers, and when asked who their best friends were, they often named a teacher, even though they had plenty of friends too. That alone says everything. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, every single staff member is warm, welcoming, compassionate, empathetic, knowledgeable, and deeply connected to the children. You can immediately tell they understand child development and genuinely care. The ratios are small, approximately one teacher to three or four children, and there is always plenty of staff present. You won't hear children crying. You'll hear laughter, learning, and play. Children's emotions are encouraged and met with real connection, kindness, and respect. This is one of the most truly child-centered programs I've ever seen. One of my favorite aspects is the experience and education of the staff, but what truly sets Alexa Playc apart is the observation room. Parents can come in at any time and observe through a one-way mirrored room where you can see and hear your child without the classroom knowing you are there. This provides incredible peace of mind and allows you to witness authentic, loving interactions between teachers and students. I have experienced other home daycares and childcare facilities, and many of them are concerning due to high ratios and limited staffing. At Alexa Playc, children's needs are consistently met. The staff is happy. The children are happy. Everyone is engaged and supported. Even the meals are thoughtful and well planned. The outdoor area is wonderful and filled with toys and opportunities for exploration. Drop-offs are smooth, and if a child does struggle, a teacher is immediately there to comfort and support them, whether that means holding them until they regulate or helping them transition with toys and connection. When my son was 18 months old, I worried about sleep transitions. I watched through the observation room as staff gently patted his back, held him, and even rocked him to sleep during those early weeks. Their care truly goes above and beyond while remaining highly professional. They currently have openings, which is rare since there is typically a waitlist and we waited almost a year. They serve children starting around 18 months through preschool age in a secure facility. If you are looking for a truly child-centered, developmentally informed, and loving preschool, I cannot recommend Alexa Playc enough.

This review is a reflection of my personal experience. I've waited a good while to post this…read morereview, but I feel it is important as a parent of a child who attended Alexa's PLAYC in Murrieta that other parents are aware. My child attended the group based ABA class. Which is not at all ABA and is in fact daycare at best. My child is on the autism spectrum and I was told about Alexa's through Rady's. I thought this was a good stepping stone for my child as even on their website they boast about having qualified staff for children with developmental disabilities- what they don't say and technically can't is they cannot handle children above level 1 on the spectrum and from our experience we quickly realized they do the initial assessment to weed the children level 2 and up out. The staff is not crisis trained at all, but the bcba who was the supervisor is and that was an issue for my child as they needed more support seeing as the bcba wasn't always around in the "classrooms". If you have a child on the autism spectrum who requires significant support this is not the place to bring them by all means. I often used the observation room to see how my child was being taken care of and it was sad to meet other parents in there with similar experiences. By advertising how Alexa's PLAYC supports group based Aba was disappointing to see they couldn't help my child with their needs in actual ABA. This review is by no means discrediting the staff that tried to comfort my child because the company fails to properly train them for children with different levels on the spectrum, but to allow parents to make a decision based off my personal experience. I quickly realized my child needed somewhere more properly qualified and pulled out of Alexa's. We found a good actual ABA company and my child is making significant progress. I would not recommend Alexa's to other parents if you want to see progress in your child's behavior and development which Aba is designed for.

We moved to Temecula a year ago and chose St. Jeanne de Lestonnac High School for our daughter. It…read morehas been a wonderful school and a great experience for our family. The staff, teachers, and families have been incredibly friendly and welcoming, making us feel like part of the community from the start. I have been very impressed with both the academic program and the wide range of extracurricular activities. Most importantly, our daughter truly enjoys attending the school, and we couldn't be happier with our decision.

We are so grateful for St. Jeanne de Lestonnac and the positive impact it has had on our daughter's…read moregrowth and development. She continues to learn, grow, and build a strong foundation both academically and personally. The school's commitment to academic excellence, nurturing lifelong learners, and encouraging kindness, compassion, and faith has been truly meaningful for our family. We appreciate the supportive teachers and community that help students become confident, caring, and well-rounded individuals. It has been wonderful to see our daughter grow in her knowledge, character, and faith while being part of such a welcoming environment.

Made my kid come out of his shell, 5 out of 5 stars. He can't wait for class! Every week it's the…read moresame thing when do I get to see Mrs. Desiree with excitement.

Captivating Kids program did miracles for my daughter, Kayla. 5 stars would not merely be enough to…read morefully express my feelings about Chanti Niven and her brilliant method. After observing my kid's complete transformation on so many levels, I enrolled myself into Captivating Speakers adult courses. Chanti will turn your child into a confident, eloquent communicator, and, most importantly, confident human being. You owe it to your kid!

I LOVE this preschool! Mrs. Cassandra is an excellent teacher and is always kind and patient with…read moreher students. This school provides a safe environment with an excellent balance of outdoor activities, classroom circle time as a group and individualized work time structured to meet your child's needs. This school is also excellent for one-on-one education focused on developing your child at their level. We put my son in this preschool when he was almost three and he is now almost four and knows basically everything he needs to know to start Kindergarten; and he has a whole year to learn more! Some of his highlighted accomplishments are counting to 100, writing his name, and reading three letter word books. First Step Montessori is very affordable, friendly, and my son is so happy there! I HIGHLY recommend First Step Montessori to anyone who is looking for a great school that will get their child ready for Kindergarten!

We have been sending our daughter here for just over a month and she loves it. She is learning all…read morekids of new things and we really like the teacher. Seams like a great place for preschool if your looking for a smaller school that has a good # of students to teacher ratio.