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.

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Administration has a very hands-off approach to discipline and put the teachers in charge of…read morehandling it. Most of the administrators go through the same credentialing program, so they are indoctrinated into the beliefs the district wants to project. There is a lack of honesty and transparency with administrators to staff members. Students are not held accountable and the APs are ducklings that following the lead duck, but the lead duck has no idea what he is doing as he fell into the position due to some unfortunate circumstances. Sports (football) take precedence over education. It seems as though the district felt him to be qualified since he was the star of the football team when he was in high school. The APs spend more time on the golf cart riding around the parkings lots and sidewalks than they do working. The academics are lack luster and no one talks about state standards or how to help students achieve them. There is very little training or support for new teachers. The district mostly hires their own graduates back (or people that went to Calabasas), so new ideas are scarce. This is a very nepotistic district. This district rides on the laurels of being affluent and having opportunities provided from the student's parents. It's not the worst of the districts, but it could be far better.

We've had such a great experience at Montessori School of Agoura Hills (MSA). Honestly, it feels…read moremore like dropping your kids off at a cozy little cottage where a loving grandma lives. It's warm, inviting, and just really genuine. The teachers are amazing. A lot of them have been there for decades, which says everything about how much they love what they do and where they are. Our kids have always been safe, clean, cared for, and truly seen. They've gotten to try so many things and participate in dance, athletics, art, and at the same time they're guided academically with patience and encouragement. Both of our kids went to MSA and really thrived. We've also made lifelong friends through the school, which has been an unexpected bonus. We're super grateful for our time there and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a loving, down-to-earth environment for their kids.

This is such a special place! Our oldest daughter started in public Kindergarten this year after…read morenearly three wonderful years at Montessori School of Agoura, and our youngest is now at MSA in Room 1. Across the board, the teachers are truly exceptional - warm, nurturing, and deeply committed to each child's growth. The classrooms are inviting and thoughtfully prepared, and so much care and intention goes into every activity. The teachers bring tremendous experience and heart to each interaction. Ms. Diane and Ms. Nogel (room 3) made the transition to Kindergarten seamless, supporting her both academic and emotional development. The extracurriculars (dance and sports) and music with Mr. B are such an amazing addition to their day, giving the kids new ways to express themselves and build confidence. We feel incredibly grateful to be part of this community and couldn't imagine a better place for our children to learn and grow.

My 5 year old daughter has been taking social skills class at Sociabilities for about 6 months and…read moreit has been such a blessing. Being a "bucket filler" instead of a "bucket dipper" is now part of our daily discourse. Sharon and her team are warm and accepting but firm when they need to be. Sharon really understands challenging kids and the struggles we face in parenting them.

From the owner: Early Intervention Classes Ages 3-5 Facilitated small groups…read moreled by Sharon and trained assistants to help children work through pre school age difficulties. Children are taught how to play with toys, how to be kind to friends, and how to communicate with adults and children in their environment. We work at building self confidence and independent skills so that each child can enjoy childhood. Parent involvement is encouraged. Kindergarten Readiness We work on the skills needed to be successful when entering Kindergarten. The class will cover alphabet writing and reciting, number id, making patterns, social skills, when to raise your hand, art, reading books and music. Fine motor skills will be practiced weekly. Social Skills Classes Ages 3-15 Social skills classes meet weekly discussing different topics from sources including "Skill-streaming"" and "Social Thinking". Sessions include cooperative play skills, initiating and sustaining friendships, recognizing social cues, practicing techniques to help control impulses, skills to promote empathy, practice expressing feelings and identification of personal space. Sessions include play time, board games , discussion, snack and art. Classes are divided by ability and age. Tutoring Individual and group tutoring is offered for students aged kindergarten through 5th grade. Tutoring services include language arts and mathematics.A wide variety of materials are used to boost confidence and skills in a comfortable environment

Our experience with educational therapist Anel Mora is five-star. She immediately connected with…read moreour daughter's energy, identified her strengths, and builds on her knowledge every visit. Her ability to equip our daughter with greater understanding and ownership of material, despite participation at the end of a long school day, is apparent with our child's growing confidence as she bounds joyful out of each lesson. Anel has engaged as an advocate with our entire education team, adding directives, goals, and following up regularly. For a single working mother running her own business, Anel's consistent follow-up and professionalism is invaluable. Andrea Chernin as a business owner, and mother has work carefully and professionally with us in regards to pairing us with the right instructor, scheduling and billing. We could not appreciate your services more. Thank you!

I've been really happy with the progress I've been seeing with my son since starting with one of…read moreAndrea's associates. I was a bit hesitant because Andrea had glowing reviews from people I've spoken to but it's clear that her team is just as adept and skilled in the needs of students like my son.

I am so pleased to have found out about Conejo Valley Tutoring. My son is 12 years old and has…read morebeen struggling in math class. I was impressed with how quickly a tutor was scheduled at a time that was convenient for our family. The tutor was very professional, arrived on time, and was able to pinpoint the areas of math my son struggled with. She was very patient and explained things in a way my son really understood. My son was able to thoroughly understand his homework and did well on his test. We will definitely be continuing with Conejo Valley Tutoring.

Great tutors, better people. I have been using them for years and not only are they smart, they are…read morevery kind, gentle, and helpful. I would recommend them to anyone!

We had the honor of having Nicole Dudley as our son's tutor for high school Algebra II Honors…read more Nicole is outstanding! We could not have asked for a more effective tutor. Nicole is not only an incredible teacher (she made very difficult concepts easy for our son to understand), she is so calm, patient and willing to go the extra mile to optimize our son's learning and comfort with the course material. Our son went from being very intimidated by a challenging course (to the point that he almost dropped the class) to being very confident with grasping the information and taking exams. His grade improved significantly under Nicole's guidance and we are forever grateful. We have had other tutors for him and we can honestly say that she is simply the best! She truly cares and is totally invested in helping her students reach success.

As a family living in Hawaii, finding quality reading intervention for our son felt nearly…read moreimpossible. He was diagnosed with dyslexia in 4th grade, and as his mom, I felt completely helpless because Hawaii simply doesn't have the specialized resources for intensive reading remediation that children with dyslexia need. We were referred to Merrill Educational Center by our neuropsychologist at Golden State Neuropsychology, and it was one of the best recommendations we've ever received. Even though we live out of state, Nicole and Lynne worked with us over Zoom, making it possible for our son to receive the instruction he desperately needed. They used the Lindamood-Bell Seeing Stars® program along with Direct Reading Therapy, and the progress has been incredible. Not only has our son's reading improved tremendously, but so has his confidence. Nicole and Lynne are knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, and truly invested in the success of the children they work with. They took the time to understand our son's individual needs and supported our family every step of the way. If you have a child struggling with dyslexia or reading challenges, I cannot recommend Merrill Educational Center highly enough. We are incredibly grateful for everything they've done for our son, and he continues to thrive because of their guidance, expertise, and unwavering support.