Research Multisensory Learning Academy charter Schools in West Linn, Oregon

“My child has gone here for going on the 5th year. We have seen so many changes. Some good and bad. The principal definetly has changed the school to be more 'main stream' public like. I have always loved the fact that they celebrate holidays but this year things have changed with new PTO members. The school is moving soon so I am hoping for a good change. Most of the teachers are great. I know there is no such thing as a perfect school but MLA does try hard and being an involved parent is key.”

“I love it here.......we acutally moved away and came back because we love it here! We have a 3rd grader..in there now and her sister will join her next year as well as a friend of ours! We have tried home schooling, public school and private---this charter school combines all those benefits and yet relieves most of those other stresses! It's a very warm and accepting school with tons of added creativity!! It's the BEST!”

“I agree that the enviroment has become more like a 'regular' public school with the new changes. Some are good, some not so much. My two children have thrived in this school and we have never had a problem. I like that they do have homework now, but I wish they kept the intergraded reading and math groups. Those groups helped support each individual student in whatever level their ability may be. Overall, it's a great school. Teachers, parents, and staff are all very involved.”

“The school has new leadership and is very different from the past. It really is very much like your local public school. They made academic changes and never let parents know in advance so they could evaulate the effect for their child. What it says on their web site is not even true. They do have homework everyday, they don't do intergraded teaching. The new changes make this school no longer unique.”

“Smaller class sizes make this school a terrific place for children to learn and feel safe, with every teacher knowing just about every child at the school. The attention each child receives is instrumental in making this school superior to a standard public school. Because of the nature of the school being one where a parent has made the conscious choice to take their child to that school, there is much more parental involvement, which also lends itself to the safe atmosphere. The children experience music and art as well as receive physical education. Field trips are also planned throughout the year to reinforce subjects being taught, and parents are encouraged to attend these as volunteer helpers, which is a lot of fun! It is a wonderful school, and I cannot say enough great things about the teachers and staff!”

“I have two children enrolled in this school and I couldn't have asked for a better environment for either of them. We tried another public school in the district and one of the children was 'lost in the shuffle' of other childrens' needs and not made to work up to capacity. Now they are held accountable and made to work in class and the work they are doing is much better than before. Great teachers, great volunteers, wonderful involvement of everyone. I know when they move onto middle school they will be more than ready for the demands of 6th grade.”

“Excellent School! This school offers a small community school atmosphere in a big city environment. The principal is dedicated, kind and respectful, inspiring children to choose the right. The teachers are exceptional, incorporating all a child's senses during the learning process. They cater to children as individuals, rather than treating one age group as all the same. The results are phenomenal!”