I was looking up information on lindamood-bell for my son, since this is how I was taught 20 years…read moreago and was surprised by the reviews. My parents took me here after second grade when I still could not read and I went from a kindergarten reading level to a sixth grade reading level after a few weeks over summer. I came back to school with a better understanding of how to read, spelling, vocabulary and English in general then the kids that used to make fun of me. They gave me confidence, a sense of accomplishment, and my school took me out of the remedial reading program and put me in the gifted and talented one in third grade. They were able to help me when my school had basically given up. Many of the information still sticks with me today. After lindamood-bell I became an avid reader and now read a few books a week, my favorite hobby. The staff of that time was great and I even remember the receptionist taking me to a store nearby for some quick new clothes when I spilled chocolate milk all over myself during lunch break. After I "graduated" one of the owners gave me "the trumpeter of the swan" with a nice note to me inside. Granted this was 20 years ago but my parents often say it was one of the best ways they ever spent their money. My mother still raves about them to anyone who will listen.

Hi... Before I ever start working with someone I want to know that they can help my child and that…read moreI won't have to sell everything I own or ever will own to get the assistance. They told me that they recommend 5 days a week session, 4 hours long each day. I cant imagine putting my kid in 4 hours of tutoring AFTER a full day of school. He's only 7. So I talked to them about how they would help him. They told me about the test for 300.00 that's normally 695.00. Ok, a few dollars, but doable. Then they told me that there rate 109/hr. Wait... 109/hr X 20 hrs = 2000 PER Week. Are you Kidding me. Ok, I will sell my house, car, all my possessions so you can help my kid. At this point it didn't matter. Unless you were well Heeled, this program is NOT for you. It's too bad. Maybe this program is exceptional. But unless I sell all my organs and everything I own, I can't do it. But wait, then I would be dead anyways. I wonder if they sold Real Estate before this... Shocked and wondering when people who care for kids above money will ever come forth?

I have two kids enrolled in this Spanish program in Piedmont. Teachers come and go, no continuity…read more Went through 4 teachers by the end of the year. And to top it off!!!! My son was made to be "a piñata" where the teacher proceeded to encourage students to HIT my son, as he just laughed in FEAR. When his older brother tried to step in, the teacher told him to move. How disgusting!!!!!!! Never sending my kids to this horrendous Spanish class!!!!!!! AWFUL PROGRAM

Our daughter began attending after school classes at Viva when she was in the the third grade. She…read moreenjoyed the music and singing and warmed to the kindness of the teaching staff. Learning Spanish through immersion was natural. She continued going to Viva through the 8th grade. By the time she entered high school she was able to place into 3rd year Spanish. She continued Spanish through high school (through her school) and was able to (and proud of) being able to write essays (in Spanish) about the Spanish literature she had studied. During one summer in high school she had the opportunity to travel to visit friends who lived in Bolivia. The flight attendants honestly thought she was a native speaker -- because of her accent. Learning (and listening) and having the gentle corrections made while she was younger made a difference in her being able to properly pronounce the language. Thank you, Viva!

If I could give the school 10 stars, I would. I love how it's a very parent involved School, the…read moreteachers are incredible. The staff is amazing and it's very obvious that everyone working here cares about the well-being of the children and the school dynamics. We are second year end and the journey has been excellent thus far.

My son complains that the lunch ladies are very rude and yell at you if your fast walking and the…read morefood is very bad my son choked on one

A beautiful addition to the Non public schools serving students k-12. I have placed several clients…read moreat their Pleasanton site and each are or were thriving. They also have a new campus opening in Concord.

Suma kids is A GREAT PLACE!!!. Wendy has been working with my son and we have seen nothing but…read moreimprovement from him. I can not recommend this place enough and I always talk about it when the subject of OT comes up. This is such a great place and again, the therapists there know what they are doing.

Hope Academy has made such a huge difference for our son, a kid that otherwise would have slipped…read morethrough the cracks. My son is bright (as most dyslexics are) and was struggling in public school as he learns differently. He has a 504 and had an IEP and had the weight of the world on his shoulders as he was feeling defeated. We made the difficult decision to pull him from his school and friends and try Hope Academy .... best decision we EVER made. It has been so much fun to watch him grow and watch him succeed. Can't say enough good things. Great experience and worth every penny!

This is an update from my last review from 2014. Thank you Hope Academy Teachers and staff. Even…read morethough my daughter is not a current student. She is soon to be a senior at CHS. The tools she learned at Hope gave her the confidence to enter high school and succeed. She has been on Honor Roll for the past 3 years. Her teachers are always praising her on what a great student she is. I know Senior year will be amazing for her. She takes pride in her studies and is her own advocate at school. Enjoys Teaching other about Dyslexia. We know it was the 5 years at Hope Academy that gave her the confidence and tools to be this amazing successful student.

Did not use the service, but communication was very poor in scheduling a consultation. They…read morecancelled on my daughter and I last minute with no advanced notice. With so many alternatives available I recommend avoiding

Look no further....East Bay Prep is the absolutely the BEST ACT Prep Class!…read more The test prep course worked along with my daughter's heavy Junior/Senior year academic load, on top of their weekly test prep lessons. The team was excellent at listening, communicating and following the needs of my daughter "individually" to help her succeed. The tutoring was flexible to her competitive sport schedule, as this was also key to the demands of succeeding in academics + sport. The consistency of the team to give effective feedback & guidance so that she could understand "how" to be a good test taker was priceless and best of all she is bringing these skills test-taking skills into her AP class test-taking. Honestly parents....my daughter went from feeling anxiety with taking the ACT to a confident and smart test taker, BEYOND the ACT!!! The team at East Bay Prep is one-of-kind. Best value...best outcomes...thank you East Bay Prep!

It's unconscionable that a children's school would use a rodenticide on California ground squirrels…read moreduring the season when their babies are being nursed. Walking on to the field with my dog and finding 4 - 6 week old babies running up to me, emaciated, crow attacks, and dehydration because the parent is dead!!! This is cruel!

This is for the Spanish/English immersion program. I had my worries and doubts about this program,…read morebut finally my child is actually communicating in Spanish! It took a lot of effort outside the classroom with an hour a day of Spanish focused practice and more relaxed activities like singing and playing board games in Spanish, but it has worked after 1.5 years! I couldn't be more impressed with the teachers' genuine concern for the students. Also, she is above the grade level for reading in English as well, so I can see it is nicely balanced.

Theirs a lady who works in the department of careers services and I think her name starts with an S…read moreshe is very rude and mean and disrespectful towards me while I was talking about the dental program to enroll in the program and proceeded to over talk me and be disrespectful when I ask admissions if I could enter the program. This school is trash.

Mrs. Katy, Mrs. Tiffany, and Mrs. Nora are amazing teachers. They are very kind, understanding,…read moresupportive and they genuinely want to see you achieve your dreams and goals. And will go out their way to get you the help you need to pass. This is my year!