This is going to be an essay, so prepare yourself. Make sure you take a bathroom break and drink…read moreplenty of water during the intermission between paragraphs. This program was BS and even reading about said BS requires one to take a break. Because of this program, because of its negligence of a horrible situation I was forced to make the decision to leave completely. Left the apartment, left the city and the state! The staff couldn't get any worse. I was in the rapid rehousing program with Cheyenne as a caseworker. Upon entering the Mendocino Ave location you will notice that most of staff act like unprofessional high school students behind the counter. There was an old caseworker that had that quit, that also doesn't approve of the way this program is run. She was amazing, it's unfortunate they lost such a good worker. Anyway, I was in their housing program and paired up to share an apartment with one of their other clients. The client they set me up with had a baby and was pregnant. I didn't mind this, but I was nervous going into it. Needless to say my experience with said roomate was a disaster. She never cleaned up after herself and she would leave trash bags full of diapers in her room that would stink up the entire apartment. I was so used to the ammonia smell that I didn't even smell it anymore. My step dad came to visit and he got a blast of piss smell the second he walked through the door. It was nauseating. My roomate would leave food rotting and molding on the counters for weeks at a time and bring different men over constantly. I felt like I was living in a brothel. The program knew about the problems in the household and set up a chores list and other rules. I followed them did my chores, but she did not do her part. I had many problems with this roomate and could write a lot more about it but I'll end it there. She was awful and the program didn't do anything about her behavior towards me. I was so happy to leave this program. The only good thing about it was that they set us up in a really nice apartment complex, but the apartment was very very expensive so eventually we would have to pay full price. It's not really setting us up for success when the rent will eventually be too high. I had to fight bail and tooth to allow my ESA dog to stay with me but I'm glad I was eventually able to do that. The apartment complex itself was very dog friendly it was the program I had to fight with. I could add so many more things but aim tired of writing this so I'm just going to post.

These people offer support and do the best they can with the resources they are given. Thankful for…read moreTLC.

Galt is the best! They work hard and will take good care of you. They were over my expectations…read moreof how they would help us with my child. Thank you Galt!

The staff have been a amazing support system as I have navigated through the journey of being a…read morespecial needs parent.

First and foremost, I just wanted to take a tour of the school, no commitment. However it seems at…read morethis school that is not an option. When I called I was told they only have a "tour season" what ever that means. Which I would think would be right about now for the Aug 2017 school year but apparently this "tour season" it's already over and tours are not given at this time. Instead I was instructed to go on the their website to get all the info I needed and fill out an application to be put on a waiting list. Hmmmmm, waiting list for a tour? I'm not even sure I want my child to go here as of yet. Why would I want to be put on a waiting list for school I wasn't even allowed to see?? Kinda of hash stance to take for a school who only has a 3 star rating. Any case, first impressions are everything to me whether it be on the phone or in person. Needless to say this was not a good one. With so many choices for preschools in the Santa Rosa area I'll be moving on ...

My kids have been attending College Oak for approx 3+ years now. I love this school, their…read moreteachers and overall lifestyle. They compost, garden, feed the chickens, do art all day, build relationships, gain confidence, etc -- what more could you ask for in a school!

I had the pleasure of surprising my Granddaughter for her 6th grade graduation, and Ms. Gallagher…read moreand all the other staff members did a fabulous job of putting this event together, It was a beautiful morning for celebrating. Thank you to the entire staff for giving my Granddaughter the education and support to achieve continued education. YOU ROCK!!!!

The district in a whole is a great district. The special day class at Olivet is by far the worst…read moreexperience we've ever had in special education. The teacher Mrs. J is exactly like Ms. Mention from the Little Princess. Not warm at all to her students. My son came home several times during the year and stated that he hated himself and wanted to kill himself. I'd recommend the school for regular Ed, but steer clear for special education. Another parents words for her are "if she smiles, her face will crack". This may sound harsh, but sadly it's true. We've loved every other special education class that we've been in and every other school we've been to.

We came to this school during a very challenging time in our lives. They welcomed us with open arms…read moreand embraced us, and for that, I am truly grateful. Navigating those challenges and hardships, my child's teachers went above and beyond. They were open, compassionate, and, most of all, patient. The growth we experienced here will never be forgotten. They never gave up on us and stayed with us every step of the way. The campus is beautiful, and the classrooms are wonderful. I felt very safe having my child here. It truly became another home for us, and we will miss everyone greatly.

My son started at Santa Rosa Montessori School shortly after his second birthday, and it has been…read moresuch an amazing experience for our whole family. His communication and his confidence blossomed almost immediately. For months, he was the youngest in the school and it was so sweet to see how all the older kids looked out for him. He carries the skills he learns at school with him and incorporates them at home. The teachers are amazing and build genuine connections with the kids. The campus is a beautiful, calming environment perfect for learning and playing. The community is welcoming and encourages parent involvement. Best of all, my son loves his school and is always happy to be there!

Natalie is an amazing speech therapist. She is kind, thoughtful, reliable and detailed. She worked…read morewith our son for more than 3 years and we couldn't be happier with her method for speech therapy. Our son was barely productive in his speech when we started with Natalie at almost 4 years old and was ahead of age level milestones when we completed our time together. Our son looked forward to the days when he would work with Natalie and knew that he would have fun in their sessions while I knew that he would progress. Natalie was organized in her parent meetings to review progress and open to working with our son on reading too. If you are looking for a competent, kind and reliable speech therapist Natalie is your answer!

From the owner: Articulation/Phonology Early Intervention…read moreReceptive/Expressive Language Deficits Apraxia Tongue Thrust Learning Differences Auditory Processing Disorder Developmental Disabilities/delays Traumatic Brain Injury Genetic Syndromes Autistic Spectrum Disorder Social/Pragmatics Literacy and Writing Delays Congenital Disorders Hearing Impaired Down Syndrome Accent Reduction/Modification

We had a wonderful experience working with Bethany at EmpowerEd. I was looking for a cognitive test…read morefor my daughter and Bethany was perfect! She helped my daughter feel comfortable and explained the process clearly. Bethany was kind and professional and the testing environment was clean, bright, and inviting. I would definitely recommend Bethany if you are looking for testing for your child.

From the owner: We know that ALL students can learn and grow! We believe that students, educators, and families are…read moreempowered when they understand a student’s strengths and challenges, and we are here to help you on this journey.

If I could give this school negative points I would! The students run the school and there is no…read morecommunication when serious incidents occur. We declined field trips and our child has been taken off campus multiple times without parent consent. Our child has witnessed a verbal and physical incident between an associate director/teacher and younger student resulting in police involvement and NO parents were informed for days. The middle school teacher allowed our child to purchase alcohol paraphernalia during a field trip with SCHOOL FUNDS. A student assaulted our child and was not removed from campus. The Director had direct contact with a parent at pickup and said NOTHING. Do not trust this school with your child's education or well-being.