I was a bit hesitant to use Educational Perspectives due to the 'mixed' reviews they got. But I…read moreexperienced absolutely no issues at all. I was in a bit of a rush, so I paid for the '3 day rush' to get my evaluation as quick as possible. Less than 36 hours later I had my evaluation. There were a small mix-up after the evaluation. I had added a university to my delivery list. The university didn't receive the evaluation, which I pointed out to Educational Perspectives. Less than an hour later, I received an email saying they had re-send the evaluation and the university in question let me know soon after, that they had received the evaluation. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Educational Perspectives to anyone asking.

Bad job. They even dont treat you well on the phone saying if i keep calling about the report it…read morewill take longer. They said if you want faster pay for the faster fee. I already missed the deadline last month and im about to miss it now again.

No one is ever happy to need Bar Bri, especially when it's your second-time 'round. Thankfully I'm…read morejust taking a second state's bar exam. It's ridiculously expensive and a total racket. The customer service I've received is hit or miss. I get some people who are totally helpful and I talked to one women who apparently didn't understand that the bar is a stressful event and a little information would be nice. Some of the professors are great - funny, engaging, empathetic. I have a serious crush on Epstein and Hoinsberg (sp?). But I'm on a Kaufmann lecture right now and I want to poke my eyes out. Maybe that's why I'm Yelping instead of learning Civ Pro. Upon further reflection I've decided that Michael Kaufmann's lecture is like listening to Ben Stein if he were on speed and going through puberty. He even sings at one point. The bar is torture enough, I don't need this added pain.

Class seems to be about memorizing laws. Very expensive. Books are weighty. No college credit…read more People obsessed about a test, but none was given at the end of class. Still waiting for my grade. Maybe a little too pricey.

The CPS Parent Portal, designed for communication between teachers and parents. Great concept…read more The portal is meant for teachers to keep their students assignments, grades, exams, etc., all at the ready so parents can also see what is going on in the classroom. Unfortunately, it seems (from experience) that all teachers are not using this system consistently, and therefore parents cannot be well informed, nor better assist their child student with homework assignments, and at home discussions about grades, and other matters regarding their child's school life. CPS leadership needs to get teachers on board with their systems and there needs to be accountability here; if the system doesn't work well for the teachers, then put in place a system that does, or train them to use it. Chicago kids need parent/family support of their education, and this tool is essential to their success. Bring it Mr. Vitale. We've been waiting too long for broken things to get fixed. This seems like an easy one to head up & offer change.

I agree with the other reviewer. I am a parent and when I realized that most of the teachers not…read moreonly do not use the website, but the e-mails provided by CPS are not used either so it makes it difficult for parents to keep up with what is going on in their childrens room. My children have autism and they not only need an aide in the classroom, but they need one on the school bus as well. Sometimes I just want to check in with the autism teachers or the administrative staff at the school and not having any way to contact them cause me a lot of unnecessary emotional stress. So, I made up my own protocol and will use it again come the first day of school or the "Welcome to the School" celebrations that most CPS schools have to let folks know in the neighborhood who and what is going on at the neighborhood schools. For those that need a plan, if you have a disk or flash drive, type up your own personal emergency contact form. Take it to each new teachers room and ask them for their home, cell or e-mail address...whichever they are more comfortable giving. What you will find out from this little excercise is a couple of things.....the ones who have no problem offering contact information up will probably in my experience be the teachers or staff who will be the most comfortable with communicating with you about your children. The ones who give you "that look" and you know the look I am talking about that says "why you all up in my business like that"? Make note of these teachers and staff. They will more likely in my experience be the teachers or staff who will never tell you anything, hide information and issues about your child from you and it will be like pulling teeth getting anything out of them. But do not get stressed even if you run into these types. One thing I have found being and advocate is this: when there is an issue with my little ones, I sit, think and then I write. I proof read all that I write and then I network and find contacts at CPS that I can send this information to concerning my complaint about the teacher or the staff members. And one more important thing: even if they don't like the fact that you reported their unprofessional behavior, what can they do about it...nothing. Because in the end, they have to work and get a pay check and if they do anything to your children that you don't like after you report unprofessional or inappropriate behavior, report their ass again and always keep supportive documentation of anything you are uncomfortable with. If you see something, say something.

Grace Educational Showroom holds FREE workshops for teachers. If you are a CPS teacher you will…read moreprobably be sent here for training on Lucy Calkins or Guided Reading. Since there was no Yelp review I wanted to make sure you knew where you were going. It's located in Humboldt park on North Avenue next door to Señor Pan. They also have any Heinemann books or resources that you may need. It's a great space although small for teacher trainings and shopping for any Lucy Calkin books you need right away. Pay to park on the street but I found free parking on a side street.

From the owner: We are passionate about students being successful in school and life. Grace Educational Resources…read morerepresents a wide variety of publishers in IL and allows us to customize curriculum materials based on the unique needs of K-12 school districts/schools.