This is a private education center that works with students with Autism. It's for ages 5-18, and…read morethey have a transition program for ages 18-22. They help students with difficulties learn in the classroom, as well as helping them with behaviors.

If you are reading this, you are probably on #teamnosleep and it's midnight, you just ate dinner…read moreand sat down for the first time since 5 a.m... Right? Hello autism moms and dads this review is for you. I get it, I was where you are, in October we celebrated 2 years at Stein and never looked back. My son was in a "resource room" at his prior school which was a converted closet and alone most of the time. Autism is hard and public schools cannot serve your child. Guess what? Stein is your saving grace. My son jumped 3 grade levels in math and 2 in reading, but more than that, he is celebrated. He is loved. He is ACCEPTED. Chayo Chavez is the director of Stein and she is the most amazing woman I have ever met. She has dedicated her life to helping our special kids. Go tour Stein a.s.a.p!

Crystal Sanford was very helpful in assisting us with the IEP process with our son's school. Our…read moreson is 5 years old with autism and wasn't getting the attention he so desperately needed. His old IEP wasn't being followed, so we needed assistance to be aware of our rights and make sure the new IEP included everything he is entitled to. She reviewed the new IEP and proposed various changes and corrections to it, which the school accepted.

My husband and I decided to use Sanford Autism Consulting to help us with our son (5 years old)…read moreIEP. She offered us free initial interview where we sat down and voiced our concerns first. After our intial meeting we decided to use her service. We gave Crystal a copy of our son current IEP, she reviewed it and developed a proposal action plan/suggestions geared toward getting the best help for our son at his school. Crystal was very professional, well experienced and genuinely helpful. I will personally recommend Crystal to every parents of a child with IEP. Please consult with an advocate first before signing an IEP. She undertstand and helped us with our concerns that we don't know how to ask with school district, she gave us pointers and typed it all out for us to bring on the meeting. We are very thankful for her and definitely recommending her to other parents.

I went on a tour of this school based on the fact that the website (at least at the time of this…read moretour) said it was for kids on all areas of the spectrum. But it's really not, and I felt it was a waste of my time that the website is rather misleading in this one respect. If you are wealthy and can pay for a private education, sure, then they will take your moderately impacted child, but otherwise, this school is for severely impacted kids. That said, I was very impressed with what I saw there. If my child were severely impacted by autism, I would not hesitate to enroll her in this school, and then, it would be covered by the school district. Just be sure, if you're interested in this school, to get a clear idea of how it works and if your child is in the area of their expertise before you spend your and their valuable time on a tour.

What a wonderful school! Pioneer helps troubled students become better beings in a fun safe caring…read moreenvironment. The staff is top notch and Jim Liners vision is truly an inspiration.

JCS Manzanita is a true gem, and I believe it offers an exceptional learning experience. One of the…read morethings that stands out most to me is the way in which the staff truly know every child. From the very first day of school, it's clear that the teachers and staff are invested in each and every student's success. I also love that they incorporate activities that allow the students to explore their interests and develop new skills. I cannot recommend this school enough!

We first learned of JCS through friends and I am extremely happy we did. My son was diagnosed with…read moreAutism at the end of last year, and I knew he would survive in a public school but never thrive. Julian charter school is like a private school with out the cost of tuition. Ms. Candia is amazing, understanding, patient, and I know my son is getting the best chance of success with her. The school's PTO is inclusive and responsive to ideas and other input. Enrollment is small so those looking for a family like setting find it at JCS.

Karla has been a lifesaver for our family. The school district repeatedly refused to identify our…read moreson's dyslexia. They insisted he was "fine". But he couldn't read, write or do math (all those word problems require a lot of reading). Worse, he was beginning to think he was stupid. The IEP process is complicated. You absolutely need someone with experience to guide you and advocate for your child. Our son is now reading above grade level due to an appropriate school placement and related services. Karla literally saved our son's future.

If she has a waiting list wait for her. For me, the key to a great advocate is someone who will…read morelisten to my child's story, his experiences, his challenges, and his strengths and combine them with the knowledge of how an IEP works to create a plan that actually moves my child forward. IEP San Diego gives you that, as a parent she makes me feel fully heard in my concerns, most importantly she knows how to express those concerns in a way that carries my child's education forward with meaningful goals in a setting that allows him growth, safety, learning, and friendships. I admire the depth of analysis she gives to each one of the assessments, protocols, and many documents that make up the file. She is really interested in understanding what has been done and how in order to create an IEP that is appropriate for the child.

This post is long over due. My daughter attended in 2023. Till this day passing bonita rd. She…read morestates how bad that school was. Everytime I picked her up she was isolated or crying. Whenever I asked what was wrong or what had happened they would brush it off and no one knew anything. I moved her to another preschool and she started thriving socializing and not being anxious for school. My daughter is kind and to see this school take away her smile was unacceptable. Needless to say we only lasted a few months. Please work on your communication skills instead of being dismissive to concerned parents.

EXCELLENT school. Teachers are passionate and care about the kids and what they teach. Very…read morecomplete program. Worth every dollar.

A wonderful, loving, nurturing school. My child (with autism) attended school here when he was 4…read moreand 5. The teachers and staff are amazing, and he blossomed and flourished there in a high-suppprt environment. It was a difficult time for me as a mom, trying to come to terms with my child's challenges, and they were supportive of me in that process as well. A gem of a school, I am very grateful that California Avenue was part of my child's journey.

Hit or miss for the food at the cafe. Love the campus and their mission. Atmosphere is really nice…read moreand they have a nice outdoor seating area at their cafe. The campus has a nice landscaping. Nice people working on the campus and in the café.

My son attends this school. I was really scared at first. This is because we moved here from…read moreArizona and we didn't know anything. My son finally said he likes school, And he's happy. The teachers are incredible. The teachers name is Mrs. Adelle.