Youngson Pioneer School, Portland | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

This school has been amazing for my son. He’s only 7 years old and was not doing well at our neighborhood school. They couldn’t handle his tantrums and outbursts. They would just send him out of the classroom (too many kids in the classroom to manage his behaviors well). He is now getting the support he needs at Pioneer. His teacher is wonderful and there are two para-educators as well as a Behavioral Specialist in the classroom with her. There is a dedicated therapist for his classroom. He gets support when he is struggling – gets to take breaks, work off excess energy, or go to the “D” room (for de-escalation) if he’s acting out. Yes, the staff at times will physically assist kids to safe spaces if needed, but I’ve never witnessed any child being hurt or shamed. My son is so much calmer and happy since starting at Pioneer. He is learning and interacting better with other kids. He has confidence in his abilities. I hope he can stay at Pioneer for many years. He still tells me he doesn’t like school, but rarely misses the bus (which picks him up right in front of our house). He just seems more like a normal, happy kid now. I am so grateful!!

Horrible school. My grand son went there. He is a happy go lucky boy, with lots of energy and loves to run down long hallways. He is not a hitter or fighter at all. He was restricted from running and held down by staff, which scared him and he peed on himself.

He doesn’t wet himself at all. But at that school, he came home with different clothes on all the time. Restrooms can only be used one student at a time. Even though there are several stalls. And he can’t hold it that long so he wet himself for that reason too.

Older kids use that restroom also. And the recreation area is geared for bigger kids as they have a pool table and things like that in there. He is only 6 years old. They will put a strait jacket on your child as well. As them if they restrain kids and ask them how and they will tell you and you cant opt out of that either. Don’t send your child here. Please. Look for a private special school and try to get a school voucher to fund it.