By steFP June 28, 2013
The school is cited with the Dept of Early Learning in Washington as having a valid complaint. ...read more
By Ri4324 May 23, 2013
APLS does not provide a good learning environment for young children. The facility is outdated, and the playground is very basic and old. Children stay in their small classrooms most of the time. The worst thing is that teachers don�t care about their job anymore, and I can feel that they are very frustrated. The curriculum is dry and too mundane for preschoolers. There are other schools that teach Chinese in Bellevue on weekends, and they are much cheaper than APLS. ...read more
By RMparent April 26, 2013
Parents should know there are a lot of better options available. The Bellevue school district has both a preschool and kindergarten program for Mandarin, Sponge school has kids classes on Saturdays, and Panda school teaches Mandarin via art or play based learning. Also for the same amount, private tutoring can be secured given the large population of educated Mandarin speakers on the Eastside. The classrooms are relatively small. The rooms are at a basement level of church and half the classes on the right do not have windows � the classes on the left have windows but usually the curtains are drawn to not distract the kids when other classes have playtime with signs saying don�t touch on the windows � they don�t want kids near them. The classes with a window have a view of a large cement parking lot. The outside play area is divided into 2 sections a gate separating them. Each have a climbing structure and playhouse. There are some tricycles. The playlot has woodchips and cement. There is no greenery, grass, or trees. Upstairs there is a foodbank as part of the Foursquare Church�s Renewal Foodbank. Occasionally, homeless wait or sleep on the steps a few feet away from the school entrance.Tuition is very cheap but simple market economics tells you that is means they are not attracting nor retaining the best teaching talent.The teachers and directors have a lot of political issues. In March 2013 � 3 teachers quit all at once without even a full two weeks notice. That is not typical but definitely a red flag.When there are fights amongst kids � both kids get punished. It is not the schools policy to take any time to root cause any incidents. When kids continually do not get along they are separated as the school does not want to take the effort to teach the kids how to get along. Discipline not consistently enforced � cutting in line for the bathroom someone gets lectured in their face while others who do it minutes later get no discipline.The school is really disorganized. Curriculum sometimes or sometimes not published for the week. The parent handbook is not updated. The school�s calendar came out at least one month after school year started. Parents get the lyrics for songs the children are to sign for performances on a Wed for an event happing that same week on Saturday (to practice last minute). The Director�s office is piled with boxes and papers � disorganized office � disorganzied school. ...read more
Hello fellow Business Owners!IT'S THAT TIME AGAIN! As many of you know, REIA uses every November to collect for an organization in need. Our 2011 Holiday Collection for the Eastside Domestic Violence Program, or EDVP, is agreat opportunity for your business to give back to the community and get "complimentary" advertising with REIA!EDVP has provided services to more than 109,386 victims and their childrensince their humble beginnings in 1982, growing to become one of Washington State's largest domestic violence service providers and a recognized leader in the field. Services include support groups and counseling services for victims, a 24-hour Crisis Line, confidential shelters, rental assistance, safe housing, community education, Latina outreach and much, much more. Additional information is available atwww.EDVP.org.A Group Health study reports that44% of women surveyed in the Puget Sound Region have been abusedby their partners at some point in their adult lives -potentially nearly half of the women that work at and are customers ofyourPuget Sound business. I don't know about you but that number isabsolutely staggeringto me. EDVP services are currently and directly provided to more than 4,300 per year PLUS an additional 10,000 calls that are handled through the Crisis Line annually. In spite of all of the good work that EDVP doeseighteen victims and their children are currently turned away for everyonethat is given housing.Donations are down for many charities in our current economy and EDVP is no exception. The "extras" needed for the holidays may nearly be out of reach including forthe littlest victims of domestic violence: more than 50 children in the care of EDVP. Beyond the emotional devastation experienced in their young lives the children, ranging in age from one to eighteen, have often been direct victims of domestic violence; surveys show thatchild abuse occurs in approximately 70% of families experiencing domestic violence.REIA strives to do our part to give back to the community and try to help provide not "only" food and clothes but also some of the material things that canhelp the mothers - who often leave their tragic, life-threatening situations with nothing more than the clothes on their backs - get on their feetandtry to help make their kids feel like kids. We use each November to collect food, clothes, toys, diapers, gift cards and other items from our Association, Members, Guests and the Community. This November is REIA's fifth year collecting for EDVP; we collect and provide both necessities and Christmas gifts for many who likely would do without were it not for us...and YOU!This November REIA is again including businesses with a presence in our area in our efforts for EDVP. Resultantly we are giving a very public "thank you" to donors, planned to be commensurate with the amount of the donation, that can include "free" website advertising on our website with an image and link to the donor website, mentions on our email "blasts" to our subscriber lists and inclusion in our year end press release.Details of how you can help the Eastside Domestic Violence Program (EDVP) with a donation through REIA and get complimentary advertising for your business... $50:REIA will include your company name on our email "blast" thank you! $100:REIA will display your company name on the REIA website through December 31, 2011 along with a brief description of your goods, services, upcoming specials, etc. and on our email "blast" thank you. $200 (or more!):REIA will display your logo, company name, tag line or brief description WITH a link to your website on the REIA website through December 31, 2011! Your company name will be included on our email "blast" thank you. Each business will also have available a complimentary display table - normally only available to REIA Business Members - at a 2012 REIA Monthly Meeting! Already a REIA Business Member with complimentary display tables available? We'll extend your Membership at the same level for an additional three months! The email "blast" thank youmentioned above will be sent to REIA mailing list subscribers in at least two separate mailings. ALL donations of $100 or more will also be recognized on the year end REIA press release. Make your donation at any November REIA event by check (payable to EDVP please) or with your major credit card (American Express excepted). REIA will donate the credit card processing fees. Credit card donations may also be made by phone by calling REIA at either number shown below. If you prefer to mail your check our address is REIA, 227 Bellevue Way NE # 486, Bellevue WA 98004. EDVP will send all donors receipts for their records so please be sure that we have your company name, mailing address, phone number and email address to furnish to EDVP. Spread the word! Download a flyer from www.REIAwa.com, add a link to your website, blog it, tweet it, post it on facebook. Talk to other merchants about contributing money, goods or services. Set up a collection for your customers and employees. Donations you bring in can count just as much as writing a check toward your advertising benefit so call for details and GET STARTED! We very much appreciate the support and assistance from your business in our 2011 Holiday Collection for EDVP. Join 2010 contributors Costco and Costco employees, Fred Meyer, J C Penney, Bob's Pacific Beach House and many others in our community who have helped make a difference in so many people's lives. Please feel free to contact us at info@REIAwa.com, 1-877-454-REIA or 425-454-1922. We look forward to hearing from you and to generous support of EDVP victims by you and your business. Sincerely, Fox &Shirley; Henderson, REIA Founders www.REIAwa.com info@REIAwa.com 425.454.1922 or 1-877-454-REIA THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF EDVPANDYOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF REIA! ...read more
By REIA - Real Estate Investors Association of Washington November 01, 2011
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By REIA - Real Estate Investors Association of Washington July 06, 2011
Computer science is a growing field in education due to the constant change in demands by consumers. Technology develops constantly and requires the need for continued education. The options for obtaining a computer science degree have also increased throughout the past few years. ...read more
When it comes to information technology education, you have more options than in previous years. For instance, today you can gain all or most of your education in an online format, which allows you to continue working without attending classes. You also can attend campus classes if this is more suitab... ...read more
