As a parent with a first grader, who is in a dual immersion program, I haven't been overly…read moreimpressed with the responsiveness of the school district in their non or delayed communications, efforts to work with parents or be equally attentive to all schools in the district. The school district pumps up their dual immersion programs and makes them sound great, yet they fail to work with the parents to best support their students in the process. Research shows the importance of parents being involved in their child's education process but this feels nearly impossible when you cannot get answers from VUSD in doing your part. It almost appears as if the school district is trying to create a gap between the child and parent so they can be the only ones infiltrating their young minds. Where are the equal services being offered to the SSL parents who are trying their best to provide the best education opportunity for their child? These services are readily available to the ESL. So, my child is losing out because she is SSL or her mom only speaks English...What? We chose our daughters school based on the support they said they had for SSL parents and it's not there. Bottom line, if you are enrolling your child in a dual immersion program and will need to rely on the services they say are offered, don't count on it. I have called the district multiple times and been passed around with no answers but told to leave a message for someone who doesn't call back, I have spoken with the superIntendent at a back to school night who says he will research details of a program that the district said they offer and still never heard back and I have also talked with my child's school. At this point, where do I go? I want the best opportunity for my child possible! I want her to have the same opportunity being provided to other children!

No use writing the truth. Everytime I do it gets deleted…read more All I can say is if you think about have this school district, think again. Grab your kids and run. Other districts are much better.

Finding a daycare you truly trust with your child is everything, and we've felt so grateful to have…read morefound this one. Our daughter has been here for the past two years and the care they provide is exceptional. The teachers are warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in the kids. It's clear they create an environment where children feel safe, happy, and excited to learn. One thing we especially appreciate is the communication with parents -- they keep us informed and are always thoughtful and responsive. They also put so much effort into planning engaging activities and fun days, both in the classroom and on outings, which makes every week feel special for the kids. Knowing our daughter is in such caring and capable hands gives us so much peace of mind. We truly feel lucky to be part of this community.

I have two kids attending this facility, and I could not be happier about it. The teachers are…read moreamazing- they all focus on play-based learning, and Positive Discipline practices. There is routine, structure, and an overall embracing/welcoming atmosphere. From Center Time to field trips, I feel at ease knowing my children are in such great hands. The classrooms are spacious and orderly, the infant rooms require shoe covers for cleanliness, and there are different play areas outside that are age appropriate for the different age ranges. If kids get a booboo, parents are notified immediately. VCLC also regularly practices safety drills, such as fire & earthquake, etc, which also gives me peace of mind to know they are always prepared. The care and support the staff gives to the little ones is boundless! Communication is constant, via ClassDojo app, where teachers upload pictures of the kiddos doing different activities like crafts, garden time, or fun events such as Firefighters visiting, or Dave the Magician. Infants also get an app called Tadpoles, where they send pictures throughout the day of the babies doing baby stuff. I love this place and my kids do too!

The owner Paula (i believe thats her name) is just so very kind and tries to help one out even if…read moreshe is completely booked! She gave me phone numbers for other tutors since she tries to help as many students as possible!

My daughter was having problems in her high school math class which was causing a great deal of…read morestress and hopelessness. Her grade was hovering around a C- and after working with Paula she was able to get an A-. She told me that she felt so comfortable with Paula that she looked forward her tutoring sessions! Paula really cares about helping her students and will go above and beyond to help them reach their goals. I highly recommend Paula!

Mayank Vaswani was so patient, knowledgeable, and kind. I highly recommend working with him. He…read moregave me the feeling that I could learn what I came to him for and he made it interesting. Thank you, Summer Simonton

I had a great and easy experience getting a tutor through this agency. They're fairly new so I was…read morea little nervous to get a tutor from here, but the price was right and I definitely got a quality tutor.

Very good tutor, smart, easy to work with, likeable, and was just what my kid needed. I highly…read morerecommend.

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School On Wheels is an excellent volunteer organization, and its main mission is to provide…read moreeducational assistance to homeless children. SOW also helps students with various educational support that many homeless children may not otherwise receive. I have had the pleasure to tutor here in Ventura area, and SOW Ventura staff are so helpful.All it takes is one hour a week, and there are 168 hours in a week that should really be fairly easy to squeeze an hour into your schedule to help positively change a young child's life like it has mine.

Amazing organization. Such a simple concept - provide one-on-one focused educational support to…read morehomeless kids (who miss tons of school as their families move from shelter to shelter and who fall FAR behind their classmates all too quickly). So very effective. Nothing can prepare you for the emotional rush you feel when a kid you're tutoring suddenly "gets" the point you're trying to get across. I was worried because I'm not great in math, and that seems to be the place they need a lot of help...but it's really just about taking them through their work. Plus there are some good videos on the SOW site to help you through strategies (the organization really works hard to provide training and guidance, they are just fantastic). They ask for a one-year commitment, I intend to stay for more.. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE EXPERIENCE.

For a time I was a literacy tutor with the READ/Ventura County Library Program. Unfortunately, I…read morehad to postpone my participation, but I place a high value on the program and what it seeks to do for adults who need assistance in reading. Literacy is the foundation of democracy, and we cannot afford to take it lightly. Unfortunately, many people get through the US ed system without being able to read. This program is free to those individuals who recognize a need for them to read better, either to be able to help their kids with homework, or to get a better job. If you want to help the program, consider being at tutor, or participate in some of the events that help fund the efforts of others. The next event is the Gold Coast Ride for Literacy on 4/17/2010. There is even a 10 mile family ride on the bike path if you aren't up to a 30, 55, 66, or 100 mile adventure. Get more information at http://www.goldcoastrideforliteracy.com, or 805-642-7089.

When it came to my accelerate is statistics class and the immense demand an expectation I had on me…read morefelt crippling. Pi changed all that. We met twice once for an hour and then after seeing how brilliant he was I booked my next session for 2 hours. I had used an additional tutoring service that was a five hour package, but in retrospect I should have saved that $500 and directed all of my tutoring to PI. He made my corse work understandable and he reinstalled my self confidence under my extreme deadlines. If you are serious about accomplishing your academic goals PI knows the numbers he will make you feel like #1

Pi James tutored my son in high school AP Calculus AB last year. He's simply terrific and I would…read morerecommend him to anyone! He is incredibly communicative and responsive and makes scheduling and payments easy. He took the time to understand our goals and seemed to understand how to adapt to a variety of learning styles. My son loved him and offered that he was super helpful and really knows "everything." He said that Pi let him try to work out problems first and then offered clear explanations when needed. My son appreciated the ease of using Pi's virtual white board. Pi is friendly, supportive, and encouraging, and my son always left sessions feeling more confident and less stressed. A worthy investment...and his name really is "Pi"!