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

**I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL.**…read more Our experience was deeply negative. As parents, we felt that our concerns and our voice were not heard or respected. In our experience, there is a dynamic between the Board and the administration that makes it difficult for parents to freely express concerns or question certain decisions. The way I was treated by the principal was, in my experience, completely unacceptable and lacking the level of respect that any parent deserves when communicating with the institution responsible for educating their child. There came a point when, for the well-being of my child and after carefully evaluating the situation, I made the decision to withdraw him from the school. Fortunately, we found support and alternatives through Miami-Dade Public Schools, which allowed us to continue his education in an environment that we consider more appropriate. I am not making these statements lightly. **I have documentation and supporting evidence regarding the situations I am describing.** If any parent is considering this sch

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

Very friendly staff and environment. A lot of activities and incredible security, students are…read moreescorted to the car and are never in danger.

Excellent ADT program. There is a waiting list to be accepted into the program. Lourdes did an…read moregreat job providing us with a little history about the WOW Center, a tour of the facility, and general information that my family and I were not aware of such as the different services that Medicaid Waiver offers and how recipients of it can benefit from it. I wish that they would be able to expand to offer their outstanding services in other major south Florida cities that are critically in need of a program like the WOW Center. They offer art, music, technology classes and take their clients on field trips as well other fun community events.

Outstanding school with dedicated, qualified, friendly, patient and loving staff. They love working…read morewith kids with special needs and it shows. They tailor to each child's needs to help them learn and also have fun in the process. In addition to academics, the students get to partake in fun extracurricular activities- from dance, to karate, to sports, to horse therapy (and more). Take a tour and see it yourself.

My son has been attending Great Heights Academy since Kindergarten. He is now at their Middle/High…read moreschool location entering 7th grade. As a public school educator myself, I knew what resources, services, and curriculum were available to my son if he were to be enrolled in a public school. I knew it would not fit his needs. I found Great Heights at the right moment and have never looked back. The one thing that every parent I know with a special needs child looks for in a school is that the child is well taken care of and loved no matter their disability. This school meets those expectations to the fullest. Great Heights has a great academic program tailored to each individual child and a low student to teacher ratio. I have always felt comfortable sending my son there. The director, Khia Lopez, pours her heart and soul into her students and their education. I highly recommend this school!!!

M.O.T. Academy is truly a gem for families with children who have special needs. From the moment we…read morewalked through the doors, we felt welcomed, understood, and supported. The staff is not only highly trained but also incredibly compassionate and patient. They take the time to truly understand each child's unique needs and tailor their approach to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Communication with parents is consistent and transparent, and it's clear that every decision is made with the child's best interest in mind. The progress we've seen in our child since enrolling has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you Arlene, your staff is amazing and we are happy to be part of the M.O.T Family.

Best special needs school in town. They are like family and the children love going to school…read moreincluding the ones that didn't like to go to school when they were in DADE County Public Schools's Best.