Candlebark School Competitors

Our mission is to assist students in understanding and using the English language and Canadian Culture through effective instruction, long lasting friendships, and community interaction. Maple Leaf Academy is dedicated to providing students with the best possible quality of ESL instruction and believes: That the most effective teaching takes place in a safe and caring environment; In teaching all components of English communication, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking; That understanding the Canadian culture and environment is an integral part of successfully acquiring and using the English language; In using a variety of proven teaching techniques, methods, and teaching tools, to instruct all levels of ESL learning; In the accountability of every person at the Academy; Administrative personnel, teachers, support staff, and students all share in and accept responsibility for the effectiveness and quality of services provided and received.

Pine Hill School is operated by Second Start Learning Disabilities Programs Inc., a 501c3 California Nonprofit organization. Second Start has been helping children in the San Jose /South Bay area with disabilities for 37 years. As the leading service provider for children with disabilities, Second Start has also been recognized through multiple grants from Federal, State, Local, and Private Foundations, as well as corporate donations. The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is a national membership organization dedicated to rendering all possible support and assistance to those preparing for or teaching in the field of special education. NASET was founded to promote the profession of special education teachers and to provide a national forum for their ideas.

Nature's Treasure's Interpreted combines photography and drawing,bringing inner peace, inspiring creativity and appreciation of beauty, art and nature.