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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a very seasoned educator, someone who works in the field of disabilities, and has been in almost every private and public school in the area serving special needs children, I would never recommend Fusion.  The teachers do not have teaching degrees, the tuition is high but teachers are paid very little and therefore, there is high turnover.  You should ask Fusion about their staff turnover rate- both in teachers and administrators as well as the number of certified teachers.  Let's face it, most teachers who have a teaching degree will teach at public schools because it is a MUCH higher salary and the health/retirement benefits are great. Fusion is VERY expensive and what it gives you is not at all worth the money.  I have seen students come out of Fusion much worse they went in.  They come out behind in academics- everyone gets A's and B's at Fusion- even if they are far below grade level.  In addition, social life is lacking.  Many children at Fusion have social/emotional needs and being in this type of environment only reinforces their issues and anxieties.  I have had clients come out of Fusion who are afraid to enter a classroom or go to college because they have been in a one-on-one environment for so long.  Please remember, this is a money-making operation.  everything at fusion costs extra- tutoring, counseling. etc.  I strongly advise you to look elsewhere.  there are many other schools that will be able to meet the needs of your child for far less.[/quote]

Wow - this is quite an indictment of Fusion.  You sound so very well qualified to make these assertions, however what you describe is completely the opposite of my child's actual experience at the school.

Teachers have been excellent - no turnover among my child's teachers in the past year.  For most kids, it would not be a great long term choice.  I think it is often used as a bridge when a kid needs to leave a bad school situation quickly or needs to build confidence before returning to a more traditional school setting.  If your kid needs a gentle environment where the teachers can meet your kid where they are - and every day you get an email report of how that day went, Fusion could be a great choice for you.  Is it expensive?  100%.  But I can tell you we looked high and low for another school that would meet my kid's needs right now, and Fusion was the best choice.  A kid that was completely unwilling to go to school now hops out of bed every morning.  A kid that claimed they would never go to college and wanted to get a GED now loves their classes.  These things make Fusion worth the money to my family.

I encourage you to visit a few different Fusion locations and ask a lot of questions before you decide what to do.[/quote]

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