Professional, personable, prevailing. Ms Henkin is an expert in Advocacy and Educational…read moreConsultancy. Highly recommended.

Elissa is absolutely amazing! The whole IEP process can be complicated and confusing, she was with…read moreus every step of the way! She fought for our son who by the by is now 25 and a very successful Chef! I can't even imagine what would have happened had we not found her. Elissa I can't thank you enough for all that you did for Connor! We also hired her to advocate for our now 22 year old and she also got him the help that he so needed and deserved. I don't think anyone out there will fight for your children they way that she does!

We highly recommend Angie! She came and spoke to our staff and we feel more prepared to work with…read morethe kids that come to My Gym Northridge. She was able to talk to us about neurodivergent kids and those on the spectrum. Our staff asked questions and gave her different scenarios in order to gain perspective and interact with the kids better during classes. Angie is a GREAT resource!!

Angie from IEP Cares is an exceptional advocate who goes above and beyond to support and fight for…read moreyour child. She has worked with children with special needs for the past 30 years. So, she has an exceptional understanding of the ins and outs of educational services and therapies that may be best for your child. She also has a unique ability to connect with parents and ease their anxieties about the daunting journey of understanding the IEP process. She holds your hand through the process and has an uncanny ability to hold space for your worries, while gently assuring you of the right strategy/steps forward on how to proceed with your child's school. Her rates are beyond reasonable for the degree of professionalism, insight, and experience she has regarding how best to navigate schools. Not only is she a seasoned and passionate educator-she is a parent of 3 beautiful children who each have an IEP. So, she understands the special needs parenting journey from the inside out. Immediately after our consultation, she wrote me an organized, clear email of our next steps with helpful tips on how to communicate with the school for an important meeting the next day. I spoke to many advocates and Angie strikes the right chord of seeking collaboration and knowing which battles to fight, when, and how to bring people to the table in what is sometimes a contentious dynamic in an IEP team. The IEP can feel so intimidating and overwhelming. You want what's best for your child, and you may feel at a loss on where to start. Or, like us-you may have reached a crossroads and need some expertise to help guide you through the landmines of the IEP process or to your input at the IEP table with someone more agile with this type of complex, loaded communication. I can't thank Angie enough for being so flexible, accommodating, and responsive. She's organized, strategic, insightful, and experienced. Call her!

Amazing school for kids who need extra scaffolding. Low student-teacher ratio. Great instructors!read more

A great non-public school; grades 1-12, Administrators, teachers, and staff are an amazing team. My…read morechild was struggling in general education; even with additional IEP supports. We were desperate to find an alternative that could work with his learning differences. We toured several schools around Southern California and were so happy when he got accepted here. He has now been in the school for two years and has made meaningful progress academically and socially. I wish I had found the school sooner.

Beyond thrilled that Ms. Hurley was recommended to us last year. We have had a wonderful…read moreexperience. Over the past year (7th and 8th grade), Mrs. Hurley has helped our son tackle organization strategies, giving him tools to help him remember to turn in assignments, executive function skills (adhd) which has helped increase his confidence in school overall. We are so grateful that her services were recommended to us. Our son looks forward to their weekly sessions and regularly shares with us how helpful he finds their time together. Ms. Hurley's compassionate demeanor and expertise has made a very positive impact on our son and our middle school experience. We look forward to continuing through high school.

Amanda has been working with my son on his learning and executive deficiencies since he was 5 and…read morehas implemented a strategic program of remediation over a period of time, to strengthen, enhance and augment his existing skill. Ms Hurley's guidance has helped transform my son and has had a positive impact on his life moving forward. She is a compassionate, capable and highly skilled educator. Highly recommended.

My son Noah attended 4 sessions with Break It Down Total Sports including Baseball, Soccer, and…read moreBasketball. The skills and expertise that Stephanie, Alyne and the rest of the crew provided Noah over that time was immeasurable. The combination or learning sports, being on a team, and working together with an ABA focus helped Noah gain a tremendous amount of confidence, improve his behavior and most important of all, have fun and make new friends. This team is so incredibly patient, dedicated, hard working and loving to these kids and it shows at every single session. I feel lucky to have found them and Noah and I have both benefited greatly by being a part of it. We will miss each and every one of them.

This was the best experience! Combining ABA strategies with sports was a great way to generalize…read moreskills, but more importantly our daughter was having a ton of fun meeting new friends. We went through each round of sports and the coaches were patient and really helped each kid individually and as a team.

After two years at another local charter school, transferring to CHIME has been life-changing for…read moreour family. The difference has been night and day. From the very first week, our child felt welcomed. He quickly made a wonderful group of friends and now genuinely loves going to school every day. At the previous school, he dreaded. The culture at CHIME is kind, inclusive, and supportive, and it shows in how the students treat one another. Academically, we couldn't be happier. Our son transferred below grade level in reading and has since reached grade level thanks to the incredible support from his teachers and the Reading Lab program, which provides free small-group instruction before school. Programs like Reading Lab and Math Lab demonstrate that CHIME is committed to helping every child succeed. As parents of a child with an IEP, we've been especially impressed by the school's special education team. Every IEP meeting has been collaborative, thoughtful, and solution-focused. We feel like true partners with the teachers and staff, and our son has benefited tremendously from their support. One thing that has consistently stood out is the level of support in the classroom. There are multiple adults working with students, creating an environment where children receive the attention they need. The administration is approachable, transparent, and genuinely cares about both students and families. Communication is clear, and we've always felt heard when we've had questions or concerns. We also appreciate the many practical details that make life easier for working families. The pickup process is exceptionally well organized with flexible options, affordable extended pickup and aftercare, and a breakfast/lunch program with menus families can review in advance. These thoughtful systems reduce stress for parents. Beyond academics, there are wonderful opportunities including music, art, robotics, game design, and other enrichment programs that help students discover new interests. We applied to CHIME multiple years before finally getting in, and it has absolutely lived up to our hopes. Looking back, we didn't realize how much better a school experience could be until we came here. We feel incredibly fortunate to be part of this community and would recommend CHIME without hesitation.

This school sucked the teachers would harass you about small things and they diddint actually teach…read moreus anything and based everything around takeing care of the sped kids and made everything about them

Nothing short of a lifesaver. My daughter was having a hard time learning in school to say the…read moreleast. Rachel has been learning leaps and bounds, has tons of friends and enjoys going to school every day. Their one on one instruction for a portion of the day is exactly what she needed to excel. Every day I hear stories of all the fun she is having at school and she does not even realize that she is learning a ton.

Game changer. Changing schools is a scary thing for parents and kids but when your kiddo asks why…read moreyou didn't move her earlier to this school you know you made the right choice! For kids with learning differences this is the place to be. They know what they are doing, have resources and knowledgable staff and truly see your kid. As a parent I finally feel a true home/school partnership and found a school that says 'we got this'!

It is a wonderful school. The kids are amazing and the leadership is supportive. If I had kids, I…read morewould enroll them at this school.

Very nice clean good school. Kind employees. Kids look very happy. Love this school for my grand…read moreboys

We love TOLC! Our twins have been in the aftercare program for over twins and are thriving at…read moreTOLC. My kids have developed better study habits and have improved their grades during their time here. The staff is very caring and my kids have bonded with them. They have been academically challenged and developed a great attitude towards learning. We've also done summer camp, which the kiddos loved as well. We will be very sad to leave the warmth and security when it is time to move on to middle school. Sherri

TOLC is a good place to learn new things, practice academics, and have fun. Positive is the only…read moreway I can describe this place. If your wondering about the teachers, they are always helpful.All my friends attend TOLC. The best thing about TOLC is that the teachers actually check your homework, and when it is the next day, your always going to expect a 100%. :D :D :D :D :D

Having Parkinson's Disease, I was losing my voice as the disease attacks the vocal chords. After…read morejust one session I noticed a difference in the clarity of my voice. As a speech therapist, Janet is just amazing. Taking me through the warmup exercises and various new exercises session after session, I would experience an improvement in the strength, volume and clarity of my voice. I highly recommend Janet Convey to anyone experiencing a weakness or steady loss of voice. Janet is an amazing voice/speech therapist who will help one restore the confidence needed in improving one's speech. I will forever be grateful for the gift with which God has blessed Janet Convey, and which she shares with those in need of her skills.

Janet is amazing! My son started seeing her at 2 1/2 after I left another speech therapist we were…read moreunhappy with. It felt like we had to start over and Janet has been a miracle worker. Even though we now do all our lessons online because of COVID, my son stays engaged the entire time. He loves Janet and can't wait to see her. In just over a year my his speech has improved leaps and bounds. His biggest issue has been pronunciation. His preschool teacher told me just last week that she now understands him as well as any other child in her class. All because of Janet! I'm so grateful.