Use your intuition in buying into the program. However, the switch to online instruction by the company, prior to Covid, meant loss of relationship with regular students and I do not agree with that business model. Homeschoolers may benefit from purchasing the programs. Clients were never not recommended services, though some students were not best fit for our programs Overall, I recommend every teacher learn LM-B curriculum to enhance direct classroom instruction. The multiple tiers in the business model and sales meetings were frustrating, for me, in moving up into management. The charges to clients were exorbitant in contrast to direct provider’s (clinician’s) pay. However, pay was very low even after a long term of service ie. Mentoring support of new clinicians is good. Training was a paid week necessary to implement the programs adequately. The curriculum that is patented is invaluable and effective. There is very little positive feedback given to the clinicians, and this can be very demotivating.I loved working in person with the team and our students. Some people do not even know a colleague has left until they are gone. When someone puts in their notice, management will not do anything special for that person, even if they are leaving on good terms. They have the ability to teach online, but will not allow you to teach remotely from your home. The pay is still very low for what is expected of each clinician and it can be exhausting, especially if you are scheduled for an 8 hour day with only 5 minutes between each student. Therefore, you have to use your vacation or sick time to keep that time open for your appointment. for a time you were not initially scheduled, they can slide a student in there if it is before 24 hours. For instance, if you make a doctor's appt. The schedule changes frequently and there is not much respect for the clinician's time or plans. Having said that, don't expect much positive feedback from management or empathy if you have an overloaded schedule. Their programs do work and you do feel like you are making a difference. This can be a good place to work as they will train you in their programs and the other clinicians who work there are generally very kind hearted people. It is effective but is as costly as a private school annual education. I loved working in person with the team and our students. As a side, the company dealt with an incident of homophobia poorly and the longer you work here, the more you feel it’s deeply unethical. But ultimately, it’s a cynical teaching by numbers approach which only cares about getting business from the ultra rich parents, and the reality that their employees are humans and teachers is an afterthought. You meet some great kids and can have great moments with them. It’s tiring, unsupportive and badly rewarded. Ultimately, for a few months it can be a good filler job but there is a reason people leave after that. The pay is per hour rather than a salary which again makes you feel disposable. There is no scope for career progression or development. The ethos of the company is one based on maximising profit and pays little attention to the needs of the employees. The worst part is when you do have a problem, the management offers little support. Everybody is constantly complaining about getting sick because it feels impossible to actually look after yourself and do this role. Working here is repetitive and emotionally exhausting. It is exhausting, doing lessons with only five minutes between, with no time to prepare or barely go to the toilet. Unfortunately, even though you are working with some amazing young people with a diverse range of needs, this centre is run like a cold profit focussed business.
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