MDE School has been the best thing for our non-verbal son with autism. The staff and teachers are…read morebeyond amazing!

From the owner: MDE School's mission is to provide a loving environment for all children with delayed communication…read moreskills while keeping a 4-1 ratio. We believe that all children should be given the opportunity to learn in a child-directed, developmentally appropriate environment, where learning takes place in a meaningful and natural manner. Each child's self-worth and self confidence is highly regarded as we foster the development of healthy, self-assured individuals. Children will experience dedicated, loving and compassionate educators to guide them to achieve their maximum potential.

i attended tcs from 7th grade to 12th grade & graduated in 2019. at first when i was getting a tour…read moreof the school i wasn't sure what it was going to be like. as the years went on i felt like this school was apart of my home. yes middle & high school go through many ups & downs, but at this school the staff & teachers are dedicated to the students. i appreciated getting the support & having many opportunities to grow. it's almost 2025 & i still go visit because thanks to the staff & teachers they have helped me grow into the woman i am today. i will always cherish the wonderful memories i had at tcs. i'm always & forever will be a cougar!

Honestly not that great. I was too focused on my own studies to care about the rumors of some…read moreteachers behaving poorly, but I feel I wasn't taught anything here. They told us they were preparing us for the adult world, but the workload and difficulty at cottage going into a real college was like doing the tutorial for a children's educational game (not unlike those you played on the fisher price tablets in the 2000s) then being thrown into an end game dark souls boss fight. They don't teach you to handle your executive dysfunction or ADHD, they see someone excel academically and assume they don't need help. They didn't prepare me for the adult world, I survived through sheer luck and clawing my way back up to stable ground. That said, while the school itself failed me, there were many teachers who made the hell of my teenage years bearable.

School is filled with great kid and amazing teachers, when my parents came to look at the school…read moreand had a great time. I learned so much such as the first two weeks back to school from winter brake the kids go into somthing called winter learning where the kids get back into the grove of school and hang out with friends

See greatschools.com for how poorly supported myself and others were . Thanks- we need more…read morequalifications from the people teaching here- oh and nobody is sped certified and nobody actually is trained to work with the disabilities they say they're trained in I was sent to peachford HOSPITAL to sign a no harm contract and was not s***idal before attending this school They promote popularity and ableism. Not equipped for what anxiety OR ADHD COME WITH most of the time. They said they were going to enroll me in communication arts, they then bait and switched my mother saying they did not have room, put me in traditional and didn't do anything they promised for my IEP, then when I hit autistic burnout they put me in in school suspension. They never gave a date for moving me to communication arts. I was pulled out and the focus became on keeping me alive.

Jacob's Ladder has truly been the best blessing for our family the last few months. In a time were…read morehope is being deferred by the world we were able to find hope for our son here. If you are looking for a special school for your special child, I would recommend this school for you. They have a staff of excellence that truly cares for our son and his future. In just the short 2 full months our son has been at the school he is a different person. Jacob's Ladder has the keys; "Hope, Truth and Love" to unlock the true natural of your child's God given potential. Remember HOPE does change everything.

This place is AMAZING!!! Our son, with severe special needs and a seizure disorder started at…read moreJacob's ladder about 7 months ago and it has been the best thing for him! The staff are all incredibly kind and friendly and have helped not only our son, but also our entire family as we navigate the difficulties of special needs. Our little guy cannot wait to "go to school" every day and can't jump out of the car fast enough when we arrive. His teachers truly LOVE him and he LOVES them! He's even started building friends with a few other guys at the center. I know The programming here isn't cheap, BUT it is worth every penny! If I could give them 6 stars I would. They truly work miracles at this place. If you're finding yourself low on HOPE with your special needs child, please schedule a tour today! You won't regret it!!!

We have loved this program, and I believe all of Dr. Melillo's books are fascinating. We are just…read moresad that there is nothing closer to us. We are now doing the in-home virtual program. This program works!! The Roswell location is lovely too, and all staff are exceptional!! Most of the bad reviews have a tough crowd, as I see majority of their reviews of businesses (if not all of them) are Low stars. Most therapists these days (OT, PT and speech) do not take insurance either. Would be nice if HSA or FSA would pick up some of it. I might look into that one.

Very nice and welcoming place. Presentation on what they do is nice and makes sense however, it is…read moreextremely expensive and does not currently work with any insurance companies.

This is where my son goes for special needs preschool (speech services). The entire staff is…read moreamazing and the new principal is wonderful! I love that they have a sneak peek for the kids and there are curriculum nights as well. The PTA is superb and does a lot of great things to unite the teachers and parents! It's a wonderful place to send a child for school!

I will forever be grateful to Cumberland Academy of Georgia. My son transferred to Cumberland in…read morehis junior year. I was very apprehensive because change can often be a huge challenge for neurodivergent children. But from the moment you walk inside the school, you feel the warm welcome and see the caring way that the children are treated. Every morning, the owner, Mrs. Scarborough, the principal, and several of the teachers are out front welcoming the children as they walk through the door. At the end of the school day, those same people are out front, ensuring that each child is safely getting into their assigned cars. And the teachers are AMAZING! My son received a great education, exceptional support, as well as valuable lessons in life from teachers whom I felt treated him as if he were their own. One of the best things that I loved was the diversity of students. Because the children all have learning exceptionalities, they all "get each other," so I never received those dreaded phone calls from the school about major meltdowns or bullying. The teachers and in-house counselors are extremely proactive in working directly with the children to resolve their differences, so my son felt safe, secure, and right at home from the first week that he got there. It's a great feeling to go to work and not worry about your child at school, so I was very relieved that he had "found his tribe". Their athletic department is outstanding. And Coach Carlock is amazing! He is patient, encouraging, and a tremendous self-esteem builder for any child that wants to play sports. And the coaching staff ensures that ALL of the children get a chance to participate in sports that they never dreamed they could play. My son participated in track, basketball, bowling, and golf. Two of these sports he had never tried before but became confident in his skills after receiving so much encouragement from all of the coaches. As the parent of a neurodivergent child, I am extremely proud to say that Cumberland Academy of Georgia instilled a level of confidence and self-esteem that I had always hoped for my son to have. The proof that they are an exceptional school is that my son was accepted and is currently attending Morehouse College. Morehouse College is considered one of the country's top elite historically black colleges and universities (HBCU). Parents of neurodivergent kids are often happy just seeing our kids make it through high school, so it was such a tremendous accomplishment that my son could attend such a prestigious school. Cumberland gave him the tools and the confidence to succeed there, and I am happy to say that he has successfully completed his first semester! Thank you Cumberland!

We went back and forth with them for several months only to be turned down at the end of April ,…read moreMaking it very difficult to get my son in somewhere.He spent a full day there in early March , they could have told us then there was a good chance he might not get in. Guess they had more clients come in . Not very good business practice to play games with autistic children and parents, when things are difficult enough

Wow, we are so grateful for the Atlanta Academy community, staff, admin and teachers. Our son is in…read more4th grade and we just wish we would have started him earlier here. We can't begin to say all of the AMAZING things that happen at this school! The school counselors are so receptive when our child has needed help and have stepped in. They do NOT tolerate any form of bullying at this school, as they shouldn't. It is addressed right away. First, Mrs. Naples is amazing and is very consistent in her care for ALL kids. She is empathetic, kind and caring and wants to make sure that each child thrives! This is hard to find in other schools. If a teacher is out, she will jump right in to help. Her presence is known around the school and that helps facilitate a caring atmosphere that people want to be in. If my child has been sick from school, he is sad because of all of the cool things he is missing out on. His teachers truly keep him engaged in their hands on learning environment. They take field trips to help educate on different cultures, events from history. The science teacher does hands on experiments that are really awesome for the kids to actually watch and engage in. The math teachers promote that hands on learning as much as possible, however math is hard at times as it is a concrete subject. Our reading teacher has been amazing and keeps the kids engaged with the way that she teaches and really connects with the students. The writing teacher is amazing. There are students, like mine, that did not like to write, and now he is coming home writing a lot of information that we never would have seen from his old school. He is encouraged to do his best and with that sense of self confidence that is encouraged, it helps him to grow in ways that he would not have. His Spanish teacher has made learning fun and interactive as well. They do in house field trips where they bring in people to help educate on wildlife which is beneficial and interesting. Recess times are given and kids are encouraged to take brain breaks and reset their brains for learning! The new lunch program has been such a hit. Our child that does not like some foods is coming home saying the cool things on the menu that he has tried! He has grown personally as well. He is responsible for going to his locker and being independent to get to his classes (while being supported of course with watching eyes of adults). The admin and support staff know all of the kids names. The physical education department is a popular one. They keep things interesting for the kids and change up the activities. The kids feel loved. That is the difference. They feel included and important and part of a community. Children of different backgrounds are accepted here and we are grateful for this as our family is not the same religion as everyone else. If a child is struggling, they are on it. Their bridge program is helpful to those kids that need it. They make accommodations for the students that need it as well. As parents, it is our level of involvement with a school, how much we put into it, that we then get back. If we teach kindness and put it out there from home, it will be given back. No school is absolutely perfect, however, any concern we have ever had, has been addressed immediately. The special area teams (music, art, STEM, etc.) are AMAZING! Our group of teachers have been very receptive and have answered questions within an appropriate amount of time. Of course they are not going to answer questions during the night as they are with their own families, just as other people that work don't do. Not only are we parents but we are volunteers that give back to the community. No matter if you are in a public school or another private school, you need to give back, even if it is volunteering an hour or two of your time. That is how communities are created, putting yourself out there to get to know the other families and those involved. We have gotten to experience a fundraiser and met so many amazing families, participated in fall festival and got to watch bands play and every child participated, even if it was from a tech perspective. They make sure everyone has a part. We are looking forward to the other activities, sports and the school play and after school activities that are offered! The way they care about the social emotional learning shows. Our son will come home on Wednesdays and has participated in the class that is designed for social emotional learning (everyone participates in this). They review things like ways to teach kindness, respect, bullying, self care, online bullying, etc. We are very grateful that the same values we teach at home are being instilled at school as well, as this does not happen in other school environments. With this being our second child, we have gone through other schools and have seen the other side. Again, thank you so much Atlanta Academy Staff! We are blessed to have you in our village of support for our child!

We've been at the this school for 3 years now and went from having 1 child attending during Covid…read morewith every plan to go back to public, but are now there with 2 kids who are thriving academically. We have been beyond impressed with how Angela Naples handles sensitive matters and gets to know students and their families. She encourages direct conversations with parents and has led with ownership and vulnerability.