Both of our children attended Chestnut Hill Academy, and our youngest just graduated from 5th grade…read morelast week. Throughout their K-5 journey, every teacher was exceptional, supportive, and genuinely caring. Communication between teachers, staff, and parents has always been outstanding. We love CHA's focus on community building, leadership, strong academics, and the emotional well-being of its students. Both of our children loved their time at the school and formed wonderful friendships that will last a lifetime. As parents, we have had the privilege of watching our children grow into confident, resilient, and well-prepared middle school students with strong leadership skills and perseverance. We are incredibly grateful to the entire CHA community for the positive impact it has had on our family.

Our daughter attended CHA from kindergarten and will be completing 4th grade this year. The school…read morehas been incredibly supportive from the beginning. Each of her teachers from K-4 were engaged and provided regular feedback on matters related to academics, social, and well-being. We really enjoyed the school programs from performing arts, field trips, winter activities, and leadership opportunities. CHA also did a great job connecting parents and building a strong community with the school.

I LOVE THIS DAYCARE!!!! I have my almost 5yo and 1yo enrolled. We started in September 2017 when…read moremainstream daycare failed us. My oldest son has special needs and the owner/ provider has been more than helpful and accommodating. I get updates throughout the day (with pictures! ) My kids eat better than I do! My son learned more in one month going here than 2 years in a traditional daycare. He comes home with more and more knowledge every day. If you are worried about an in- home setting, worried your kids will just get put in front of the TV and neglected, DON'T BE WITH THIS DAYCARE! I have stopped in at all different times and have never had any worries! Ms. Lilly enjoys what she does. It's not just a paycheck to her. It's about the kids. My son use to cry when I had to take him to other daycares. Now he BEGS to go! LOVE LOVE LOVE!! I can't praise them enough. If you are tired of your kid getting lost in the shuffle, or shoved into big classrooms, call Boots and Bows. Prices are more than fair! I don't feel like I'm missing out at all with my kids.

From the owner: Boots and Bows is located in the heart of Yelm.read more

We are thrilled to have our son at a school that looks at what he can do instead of what he cannot…read more Things are constantly changing for the better as our son progresses. Having a child that is non verbal can be very hard in school settings. CHILD is supportive with his AAC device and any other resources to make our son successful at school. He is actually in a program that is catered for him as an individual. We feel the school cares about all of their students no matter of what differences their are.

Our 11-year old son has difficulties with emotional regulation, attention, transitions, and other…read moredifficulties related to severe neglect and abuse in his biological family. He spent too much time non-educative time in isolation in the Seattle Public Schools and did not learn new skills to help him regulate himself or interact with others. I spent most of every school day at his Seattle elementary school trying to help him get his school work done in his self-contained classroom. The Children's Institute has been a life-saver in terms of allowing him a safe place to learn these skills as well as move on academically. They are able to accept him the way he is and have never called me to come and get him. If he does have outbursts, they are able to staff to allow time for someone to spend time with him out of the classroom without putting him by himself in the "quiet room" Plus, he loves it there! I highly recommend this school if your child is not doing well in a traditional public school due to emotional/behavioral differences.

My son goes here. He has excelled here since the 8th grade. He is now a senior. If you're child has…read morea learning disorder or disability this school is geared towards that.

Great place for children with learning differences to explore and thrive in their individual…read morelearning styles. Helpful teachers, low teacher to student ratio, and numerous student lead ASB activities gives the feel of a larger welcoming education community. Their mission states this is a place where students come first and it's definitely apparent in the effort and caring attitude of their office personnel and staff.

My son has autism and has communication disability. The school district is unfair and unjust how…read morethey spend money in the special education department. District allows Donnita Hawkins who is special education director to waste money by inviting Attoeney to school IEP meeting when parent brings non-attoeney advocate to facilitated IEP meeting. It has been our experience that Mrs. Hawkins, Special Education Director is very controlling behavior. We had IEE done and she would not allow IEP team to discuss the report. She does not allow us to discuss outside provider information. When complaint of her is brought forward to Karen Remy-Anderson her boss, Superintendant Deb Clemens, Board of Directors and Equity at NTSD. They are All indifferent. They are all reinforcing her negative behaviors without corrective actions. As result Mrs. Hakwins continues to abuse District money on Due Process and brining Attoeney to IEP meetings. She had at least invited 5 or more times school Attoeney to school meetings. Mrs. Hawkins has been very proactive against parent involvement in education. Mrs. Hawkins belief and values "quarterly meetings to discuss progress is more than sufficient to meet student's needs and provide free appropriate education (FAPE). Typically developing student are able to access how the students are doing anytime through skyward. At NTSD, there is bad attitude when parents wants to be involved in student academic. We need some positive change. If Mrs. Hawkins had value of working collaboratively with Parents she would not need to have an Attoeney to school meeting. I believe she is abusing her power and district money. The district gives her unlimited fund for her abuse of district money for Attorney use. Karen Remy-Anderson is 504 Compliance Officer and she is Executive Director of Student Support and Special Education. She will NOT come to IEP meeting to supervise Donnita Hakwins. She has favoritism of Donnita Hawkins. Mrs. Remy-Anderson does not value Parent partnership. She doesn't want parents to know the how the students are doing at school academically. She supports Donnita Hakwins. Dawn Long is Human Resource Director and she Provided response to parent question during Ambassador training on 2-1-2018 witness by 14 ambassadors and Board of Director president that it would be unfair for NTSD to handle complaint of school personnel who is in leadership role. . She talked about how district will have favoritism due to working relationship, and that there will be biases treatment and it would be unfair to the person who brought forth the complaint against the school. I am sharing this experience to increase awareness of what is actually happening in special education department at NTSD. I would love to see some major positive changes. I would like to see increase academic instructional materials, increase collaboration with Parents, and be accountable. I would like to see the leadership model what they speak and write about. The purpose of my review and feedback is to increase awareness what is the REALITY of what is really happening at NTSD. I would highly recommend that Dawn Long, Human Resource Director to provide evidence to the Parents of special education and to the Board of Director her training on working collaboratively with Parents without Discrimianton and biases. It is my recommendation that NTSD provide mandatory Education to Donnita Hawkins, Greg Goble, Paul Dean, Karen Remy-Anderson and Dawn Long regarding cultural competency, autism, and working collaboratively with families of students with disability. There is huge disparity in Special education. Lack of instructional materials at Timberline High School. To this date, the school has not provided any educational material for WA-AIM test preparation for my son. No one can make them do anything when they do not want to do it. There is lack of accountability and their policy and procedure is just for looks. The culture of NTSD special education department is not parent friendly process. The school talks about what district is doing but they themselves can't model the behavior first. I would recommend NTSD to issue Dawn Long to take mandatory corrective action by taking 150 hours of working collaboratively with Patents of different culture. How to Problem solve issues without discrimination. She does not have the human connection to be in Director position. She makes very poor decision making. She doesn't talk with Parents who brings concerns. I believe she lacks the communication skills and tools to be Director of Human Resource. Mrs. Long's behavior is very concerning. She lacks people skills. She discriminates Parent of different culture. Intent: increase awareness and asking for improvement in special education department. Increase parent engagement, and increase parent partnership. Disclaimer: This website allows us to share our experiences or knowledge in which this organization participated.

After homeschooling during Covid, we've had our children enrolled in the lower and upper…read moreelementary, Jr. High, and High School for a few years now, and have LOVED it! We found exemplary educators who, like us, sought smaller class sizes, use Christian-based, Abeka advanced curriculum, and cultivate a loving, supportive learning environment. They are consistently certified each year as an approved WA State Private school, and we've personally experienced incredible personalized care for each of our children. Lowest tuition out there for private education that we could find. Highly recommend.

The High School is going to be open for the 2021-22 year and possibly beyond because all the other…read moreHigh schools are closed. There is a high demand of students wanting to go back to a on person campus and this school is one of the 12% that are open in WA state. The Governor Jay Inslee has recognized that private schools are outstanding in learning and has declared that February is Private School month. It's amazing.

Awesome program. A must to check out. Kobi rocks!!! She is amazing with our kiddos young and old.read more

From the owner: Different Paths provides multiple types of support and education to individuals and families. Our…read morespecialty is working with kids, teens and families who are impacted by special needs, such as attention challenges, sensory issues, autism, and social or emotional challenges. You can learn more about our work on our website! We also run the Social Skillz Theatre School. Right now we are focused on our Summer Camp for kids and teens with special needs. Camp is an inclusive environment for neurodiverse children and teens going into 3rd - 12th grades, regardless of experience or special needs. Social skills are taught through the fun and confidence building magic of theatre. You can learn more or register for camp on our website. Different Paths provides the following types of instruction and support in the Tacoma Area: summer camp day camp theatre classes social skills group social skills classes life skills parenting classes behavior support behavior coaching special needs supports autism support sensory support attention support academic support specialized instruction curriculum modification IEP support

I have been trying to get a hold of this place for months leaving multiple voicemails and no one…read moreever returns my call. This is a Google voice number they have listed and I am not even sure if they are still in business anymore. The one time I thought I reached them turns out I had the wrong number. That's really too bad because we live in the neighborhood and we really could've used their services. We will stop trying to contact this place now and will find another. If someone does finally return my call out of the blue and my rating of this business improves then I will update it.

Elyse is an amazing advocate and is in tune with children and parents of special needs children…read more Especially those who have learning differences and don't fit the mold of traditional special needs children. She taught me how to best advocate for my son and not just accept what was given to me by the school district. Without Elyse I would not be able to know how to ask the right questions and get the best accommodations for my son. She knows the system and she helps make sure the system works for the children she cares so much about. If you get to work with Elyse you get to work with the best!