I'm putting a one-star for numerous reasons. This might be the only review, but there might be…read moremore. I did enjoy the part about starting to live independently. However, CLE is a joke. They are trying to scam you into several thousand dollars to get all the independence you need, but keep reading. You will regret paying an outrageous amount of money. Don't stop reading this review because this will "rethink" your decision to apply to College Living Experience. Their staff is so disrespectful, dishonest, and rude. Like, I'm NOT kidding. They don't have the proper certification to take with individuals that have intellectual disabilities, and their budgeting class that Chris Sheppard is teaching is a joke. His LinkedIn specifies that he's not a major in budgeting, and his major is sociology. Look at the pictures. It says right on there that he's a sociology major. He should be a social coach, NOT budgeting. Chris was so mean and disrespectful when I had him for budgeting class. Every time I saw him, I wanted to run away from him. He said when I forgot my mask, I asked him, "should I wear a mask since I forgot?" He said, "I can't make you wear a mask like you are lying." Like, why would I lie about this?! Does he think I'm not adequately educated?! Also, Jennifer Golden is not a good social coach at all. I'm super disappointed that I didn't NOT get the help that I needed. She cursed at me when we had sessions together and felt very violated and disrespected. This is not how they should do business, which is NOT okay. In all honesty, go to Austin Community College and see Samantha Thomson, the Success Coach. She is way better than the people at CLE. They are honestly ripping you off. Samantha Thomson is a better success coach and is CERTIFIED with individuals with intellectual disabilities. She has a master which proves that she wants to work in the field. The company must be strict about getting certified to work since they are all intern practicum students. STAY AWAY FROM COLLEGE LIVING EXPERIENCE and find some resources at Austin Community College. They are a lot better and hands-on. DON'T SIGN UP at CLE; you will regret your decision.

Listen. I feel terrible for doing this. I've never left a bad review. But I feel like it needs to…read morebe said. Good concept. (Some) absolutely incompetent staff. The way I was treated here gave me emotional damage that took me upwards of a year to recover from. I really do believe in the good of human beings so I don't think it was done with ill intent but what poor handling. If you really want this experience for your kid, go to Denver or something. I'm sure it's better there.

I recently attended an event here with about 300 attendees. The Commons easily accommodated us and…read morethe breakout rooms were just the right size for 30 - 40 participants in each session to interact with the presenter. The food service was 4 stars as well with carnivore, gluten-free, and vegetarian options for lunch. It was a nice touch to have the servers offer each table refills on their drinks and to clear our plates. There is also a covered patio that I used to catch up on work. There is complimentary WiFi that was pretty resilient even with the 300 attendees and vendors accessing it.

I recently attended a training seminar at this particular building on UT research campus. I was…read morevery pleased with the professionalism of the Commons Learning Center staff and the cleanliness of the facilities within this well designed building. My group has this training seminar semi-annually and I will be personally requesting this facility each and every time.

I believe that when students feel loved, respected and appreciated they learn how to provide those…read moreexperiences for others later in life. My kids spent four years at WBLA/ATHLOS. They made good grades and learned many skills that will help them continue to be motivated learners and good human beings. Since we opened our doors I have been a founder, a parent, a volunteer, a donor and now an employee of the school. I've learned that growing and improving year-by-year is what we do. Many changes have taken place over the years but they all are part of growing a charter school community to be the best that it can be. I invite you to read about Jubilee academic centers San Antonio and come be a part of the AUSTIN campuses.

WBLA is going through a lot of change right now. I think in a few years the school can be great but…read moreright now they seem to be working out the kinks. The class size is not small and meets the standard maximum size. My son is currently attending WBLA and his class has the standard max size of 22 students (according to TEA). If you have a child with special requirements I would highly suggest looking elsewhere. I wanted my son to be tested for dyslexia and all I received was push back. A lot of things got ignored. I spoke with the local public school and had zero issues. For this reason I am pulling my son out of WBLA and into a Round Rock Public ISD school. We also had a lot of issues with bully's but the school handled the situation. They moved my son to a different classroom because there was a child in his current class with high auditory behavior issues. They felt it would be easier to move my child to a brand new classroom during the middle of school year cause my son would adjust better they said. Not even a month later they ended up expelling the child that was having problems. Go figure. Overall it is an ok school if your child doesn't require anything special such as gifted program, dyslexia, etc etc Update: I have since moved my child to Round Rock ISD and wow what a difference. I feel Athos standards were too harsh for young children. My son was coming home with massive amounts of homework in kindergarten. He was beginning to hate education. He dreaded going to school. They kept telling me my son was a tier 3 but refused to test him for dyslexia. Also, they were suppose to assign him a tutor but that wasn't consistent at the school so I had to hire my own private tutor. Now compare that to Round Rock ISD. My son loves going to school. Bully situations are properly handled. Within first month of school I am getting specialized testing. And my son WANTS to read. He loves school again and he isn't bombarded with homework. He wakes up excited. I hope my experience will help you along your educational path for your child. For us, going back to Public was better.

When I first talked to Varsity Tutors I was skeptical because it's online. However, I decided to…read moretry it because it was webinar based and my class was small (3 people, eventually 2). I got a very flexible instructor Marcela from Mexico City currently residing in the Midwest to teach Spanish. She had such a jovial disposition and a good understanding of not just her native language and culture but ours. She pointed out what words or phrases no one uses and easier ways to say things. We wrote, we spoke, we learned. I'd love to do it again. I just hope my instructor is Marcela. The next person has very big shoes to fill. The courses are twice a week for an hour and a half for 8 weeks. They're fun but there is no syllabus and your learning is catered to you not a piece of paper.

Be careful when signing up with Varsity Tutors. The tutors are very good but be sure and read the…read morewhole contract. They will tell you one thing and then charge you more.

Big austin is fabulous! I was able to get a very large business loan and education to their start…read moresmartk for business! I'm always grateful!

The people at BiGAUSTIN truly care about making a difference in the lives of small entrepreneurs…read more They take the time to sit with you to better understand the needs. great place for help!

This is the single worst educational program I've ever been a part of. Poor grammar use during…read morelessons, digital programs that have not been proofread, broken links, and test papers walking out the door at "secure" practice tests. They slam mass amounts of information on students but don't really teach anything. it's stressful and poorly designed programming.

This review is for the Teacher Certification program, no experience for the rest of the services…read morethey may offer. Being a teacher is very hard and having the right tools and support is vital. This program does not provide much of either. The facilitator seemed more concerned about paperwork than setting a future teacher up for success. Supposedly there is a teacher shortage but you wouldn't know not by the way the program is run. You would hope they would do everything they could to make sure someone who wants to be a teacher is successful and prepared. It seems like they need to revamp their whole program, would not recommend it to anyone unfortunately.

When it's time to renew, or just get certified, your BLS/ACLS/PALS and your employer/school doesn't…read moreprovide classes, this is the place to go. Easy to get to, reasonable fees, good people. I'll be back when my ACLS is due.

Poor communication and what seems like a predatory and systematic scheme to get students to pay…read moremore in program costs. They advertise a year-long program with clinical work but they have a 6 month time-limit. If the program is not finished in 6 months they require re-enrollment. The problem is that it's impossible to finish in 6 months bc clinical work is not available or has a long waiting list.

Alexandria is very professional! I needed help on my resume and she turned it into an amazing well…read moreworded resume in no time! I am very pleased with her work. She is very affordable and on time with the deadlines. 11/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

From the owner: ResumeEdu specializes in Resume Writing, Cover Letter creation, and Educational Consulting…read moreServices, serving clients nationwide from our base in Austin. With four years of experience, we create ATS-approved resumes tailored to specific industries and offer personalized guidance for students on their educational journeys.

I first met Megan Zellner, Foster and Adoption Program Direct for the Settlement Home, back in 2012…read morewhen my husband and I finally decided we wanted to move forward with adopting a boy. We worked very closely with her and her staff over the next couple of years through numerous trainings, home visits, therapy sessions, fun events, etc. Any time I had a question or needed help, they were there for us and they truly helped make the adoption process much smoother than it might have been. I would, and have, recommended The Settlement Home to friends interested in foster and adoption, some of whom have completed successful adoptions as well. They are first class and truly love helping kids and families.

A Tale of Two Entities…read more Useful: 1. Settlement Home: Helps young girls who were abused have a place to live and thrive. It's a great nonprofit residential center that I hope no one on Yelp ever has a chance to use. 2. Settlement Home Garage Sale: At Palmer Events Center the first weekend in November. Friday you have to pay to get in. Don't bother. Saturday, it's free and it's a great day to scout out the merchandise and buy things you just can't go without. Sunday, the morning is pretty picked over, but the afternoon is the highlight of the whole thing. At a certain hour, they start selling boxes. Get there early, buy one or two boxes, depending on whether you think you can manage it. Plan to be trampled, nudged, elbowed, et cetera. Stuff your box as fast as possible and get the hell out. Funny: 1. My freshman year of college, my rooommate worked for Settlement Home, where abused girls get their lives on track. Some have been sexually abused, physically abused, and so on. I really respected that. This same roommate thought it was funny to tell her mom and boyfriend (stationed in Iraq, by the way) that she was pregnant. After he got someone to buy the ring (within 24 hours) and freaked out sufficiently, and her mom went a little nuts, she called both of them back and said, "Just kidding!." I don't respect that at all. 2. The people at the Settlement Home Garage Sale are friggin' animals. After I bought my box, I went to stand in front of the Center. "GET BACK BITCH! I'VE BEEN STANDING HERE FOR 20 MINUTES!" Wow. I stepped back about 10 feet, actually closer to the door. I think I actually got in before this woman. She had two of the largest boxes available, $8 apiece, duct taped together and on a big luggage rack. I went to the art section. She was sweeping entire tables full of frames into her boxes. She swept in a picture I was in the middle of grabbing. "Can I have that please?" "No!" "Are you even looking at what you're taking?' "NO! I JUST CARE ABOUT THE FRAMES, NOT THE ART, STUPID!" Well, she got a really interesting picture of Michaelangelo's "David" in the deal. Lucky lady. Cool: 1. The Settlement Home basically runs off the funds raised by the gigantic garage sale once a year. What a neat concept. But you can donate to them at any time. It's a good cause, really. 2. For a $3 box, I got the following: An antique intercom that doesn't work A bunch of Royal Doulton "Thistledown" bone china (valued at about $15 a plate) 3 novels 2 small framed photos A large framed photo of a broken window A toothbrush holder A citrus zester Two original, one-of-a-kind paintings What a deal!