Formerly Sandor Weiner School of Opportunity, a charter school for children with disabilities. My…read moreson is currently attending. Located in Miami Gardens off of 47th Ave and 199th street inside Landmark. My child was diagnosed with specified learning disability back when he was in pre-school in 2005. My son went to public school (Maya Angelou )for Pre-K with no issue. It's 2006-2007 school year at Maya Angelou Elementary and my child was placed in a class with (30) students. I found it a little excessive especially for students in special education. I was told by the counselor that the class was split with (15) special education students and (15) regular students. My son has a twin brother who also was attending the same school. Homework would come home and I actually saw that the homework for my special need son was more difficult than my son who was in a regular normal kindergarten class. I was back in forth with the school administration and was told due to lack of school funding my son will not be able to get the individualized attention that he needed. My son was literally struggling in class and was not up to level in his class. I was getting very frustrated because, I did not want my son getting lost in the system, progress reports were given and it read improvement needed in all learning categories. I called the school district, went to downtown to speak with the school board members and that didn't help. The school counselor gave me an option and was advised that my son qualified for the McKay scholarship. I was elated. I looked on the MDPS website and a directory of private schools who participated and accepted the scholarship. I visited many private schools and none were either to my standards or the tuition was over excessive to my opinion and I pretty much had to come out of pocket. Thanks to the search engine google.com, I came across at that time Sandor Wiener School of Opportunity (charter school). I was very impressed with the information on the website and I scheduled an appointment. I went to the school and they pretty much catered to children with learning disabilities The classroom ratio was 10:2 with each teacher having an assistant and nurse for those students with medical issues. The teacher would have group sessions and also had individual time with each student. I fell in love with the school and quickly requested my son to be transferred. The school also provided free transportation within a ten mile radius which was also a plus (not far from my mother's address). I only paid for his reduced price lunch. The year 2009 came around and the school decided it was best for them to go private and were teaming up with The ARC of South Florida. I began panicking because my son was doing so well in his class and his grades were improving. The administration had a meeting with me and pretty much my son will be grandfathered in (yeah) and what ever the Mckay scholarship amount he received, the school will accept the amount and I did not have to come out of pocket. The school changed its name to Ace Academy. I appreciate the staff, teachers, student. My son has done a whole 360 when it comes to his education, he enjoys going to school and learning. They have two other locations in the south side (Kendall and Florida City).

From the owner: Private School serving children with special needs, excepting the Mckay Scolarship.read more

We love the victory center, as a parent for a 9 year old on the autism spectrum,one of the hardest…read morethings is finding a good school that will support her and us as a family. We definitely feel that our daughter is in the right place for her! Small ratio classes, great teachers and staff. Definitely recommend the school for other families!!!

From the owner: School for children with autism.read more

Thank you Divine team! You've given our son a space to learn and grow with confidence. Not only in…read moreeducation, but with all the extra activities and social skills you offer.

Divine Academy has been life changing for my son and our family. I was so unhappy with the public…read moreschool system. Im so glad I found Divine Academy. They have great teachers and staff that care so much for the children. My son feels safe and protected in this school. There is no fear of bullying or stereotyping because everyone there is seen as equal. The administration is amazing and so helpful. Their doors are always open. The staff is beyond exceptional. They are there to help your child succeed. There is a tight knit group of support within the families of the students that go there. Everyone feels like family. And their new facility is beautiful. I would highly recommend Divine Academy to any parent with a child that has special needs. You won't regret it.

My son is very happy and thriving at Center Academy. We both highly recommend the school for its…read morewelcoming and supportive environment. The students get along, the pace is great, we are so glad we made the change from public school.

My daughter came from public school and is now a completely different student. I was highly worried…read moreabout middle school since its a highly difficult transition from elementary in the public school system. Since enrolled at Center Academy, her confidence level has tremendously increased as well as her self esteem and academic grades. She is highly focused and improving like never before. She loves her school and is very happy we made the change. The class sizes are small with their own cubicle. I am so happy we made the decision in enrolling her. The director, teachers and staff are prompt and attentive to the student's needs. I highly recommend Center Academy Prep.

Crystal Academy is an incredible school that truly understands and supports children on the…read morespectrum. From the very first tour, the warmth and compassion I felt from the founder and staff gave me so much confidence, and working closely with my son's teachers with daily updates and genuine care has been everything I hoped for. My 11-year-old loves it here, and as a parent, having speech and occupational therapy on site along with community events and real-life experiences makes life easier and more meaningful for our family. I couldn't be happier and highly recommend this school.

In this journey, there is a lot of ups and downs, a lot of unknowns. But in these 8 years, I have…read morecome to know the beauty in having faith despite the odds and the beauty in witnessing miralous milestones. These milestones are a culmination of blood, sweat, tears, and unrelenting belief in a boy and his capacity to overcome his fears. Mary Palacio-Pike and David Pike founded Crystal Academy in 2009, after their son David was diagnosed with Autism. They had a vision to create a special needs private school, in response to the lack of local public facilities that provide education for children on the spectrum. Within those walls in Crystal Academy lies a village of support where everyday there are acts of love performed. Everybody from the founders, teachers, therapists, admin staff, are supportive, kind, and professional. Every student has an individualized learning plan which is specially tailored to each child's needs. In addition, it is a therapy center offering speech therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, and ABA. The collaboration between the therapies, is the key to success. My son has achieved a lot since he started at Crystal Academy and I know will continue to exceed all expectations, with the loving support of the staff at Crystal Academy.

He tenido el privilegio de trabajar con esta administración durante más de 30 años, comenzando…read morejuntos en Venezuela y ahora acompañándolos en estos nuevos proyectos en Estados Unidos. A lo largo de estos años, he visto de cerca su compromiso genuino y constante por cada niño y cada familia, siempre dedicados a ofrecer lo mejor y a marcar una diferencia real en la vida de cada estudiante. Trabajar en Bright Bridge Preparatory y Our International Academy en Coral Gables es mucho más que un empleo; es una comunidad llena de cariño, entrega y respeto. Aquí, cada niño recibe la atención personalizada que merece, y cada miembro del equipo se siente realmente valorado. Estoy orgullosa de ser parte de esta familia, y no tengo dudas de que este es un lugar excepcional para cualquier familia que quiera lo mejor para sus hijos.

From the owner: At Bright Bridge Preparatory, we understand the challenges families face in finding the right…read moreschool for their child's unique needs. We specialize in helping children who are almost ready to transition from a special needs class setting to a mainstream environment. With our small class sizes, specialized teachers, and personalized approach, we create tailored plans and curriculums that address each child's strengths and challenges. Our partnerships with experienced sister schools in Miami and Venezuela highlight our commitment to excellence and innovation in specialized education. At Bright Bridge, we focus on ensuring a smooth and successful transition for every child, guiding them every step of the way.

Mi hijo ama esta escuela!!! SFACS es la mejor escuela,tiene…read moremagníficos maestros,todos son muy amables y cariñosos con nuestros hijos

I was really excited to put my child in this school unfortunately it failed. I scheduled a tour…read more gathered all of the documents needed husband took his time off of work which is very hard for him to do. Made it to the school and there young man at the front entrance told us they tour was for the next following week....no one called me to notify me that the date was changed...i drove from the gables to this location which was not a short drive. I woke up my kids at 6 am just to not miss the tour...no accountability the lady caucasian with glasses didn't even tell me her name told me the day was changed and pretty much to accept what she said . I told her this was unnapceptable and my impression of this was not good at all. Very messy unprofessional and thank god i didn't place my son here and more of a reason i homeschool. Just for looks and nothing to show for it. I could not imagine how they run these kids in this school.

By far, Be Unique Academy Prep is THE BEST special needs school in Miami, and trust me when I say…read morethat we looked into most of them before enrolling our son in this school. It is truly one of Miami's hidden gems. Our son has thrived socially, emotionally, and academically since he began school at BUA six years ago. We can't say enough about the school's owners and teachers, and how much they give of themselves to each and everyone of their students. They are all dedicated and loving special needs educators. We couldn't be happier!

If you have a special needs child with no tantrums, mild learning challenges, and who is fully…read moreverbal, this may be the perfect place for you. Unfortunately, since my child requires more individualized attention and a personalized education program, it did not seem to be the right fit for his needs, and he did not qualify. From my experience, it appears they primarily accept children who are at a much lower level on the spectrum. We will continue searching for a school that can better support his specific educational and developmental needs.

About a year ago we were trying to navigate the Broward School system to get our 9-year-old son an…read moreIEP. Our son had a 504 but we felt an IEP was also needed. Working with the school system had its challenges. We felt that we needed someone to help us in the process to ensure we were properly advocating for our son and getting the appropriate services he needed. I started to research Advocates and found My Educational Solutions. We met with Krista and instantly knew we had found a match. While working through the process, Krista and her team were invaluable! They had patience with us and explained every step-in detail. Her staff has talked me off the ledge on more than one occasion. Amanda and Lauren along with Krista were extremely professional and caring of our situation. We had a meeting before the big IEP meeting to ensure we were all on the same page. During the meeting Krista was AMAZING! We just let her do her thing and, in the end, we got everything we wanted and then some. Fast forward 1 year. Our son is doing phenomenal. This is exactly what he needed and has shown remarkable improvements with the services that we know have in place. Krista and her team are still there to answer any questions that come up throughout the year. It takes a village to raise a child and we are so happy that Krista and her team at My Educational Solutions are part of our village. You all are outstanding in your field and can not thank you enough for all of the help, encouragement and compassion that you have provided our family. If you are looking for an advocate to help you navigate the system.....LOOK NO FURTHER!!!

I was happy with the final outcome of our child's IEP, but the overall experience was frustrating…read more I had done a significant amount of research prior to working with Educational Solutions, and I didn't feel the cost matched what I was billed for. Communication was inconsistent--appointments were missed or late--and there was no follow-up. I only learned two weeks after the PPT that I had run out of time for one. Her tone in the meeting was not collaborative, which she indicated was her approach. I wouldn't recommend if you are out of state.

This advocate is full of useful and helpful information. Thank you Stacey for the valuable insights…read moreand resource!

I met Stacey 26 years ago and we became fast friends. She helped me when my son was diagnosed with…read moreautism, not only with guidance on parenting a special needs child but also with advocating for him at school. She helped us get the school to do what my son needed in order to be successful and I am forever grateful that she and I met. She is the most kind and knowledgeable person/mom/advocate I've ever known. Don't know where we'd be now if I'd never met her. She is a smart, kind and patient advocate who gets things done.