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BELIEVE I CAN ACADEMY INC

AZ · EIN 471967015 · $554K rev · operational · advocacy · believeicanacademy.org
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Believe I Can Academy (BICA) is a nonprofit organization that provides educational services and advocacy for individuals with different abilities. They offer private tutoring, advocacy, and social programs like group activities and DanceFit, aiming to foster independence and an inclusive environment. BICA serves families and communities primarily in Arizona.

activities · 4

what they do

direct service · 2
  • Community Inclusion and Social Skill Development Programs Adaptive Social and Recreational Programs
    Offers teen and social groups (BICA Social Group, Teen C.A.N. Group), DanceFit classes, volunteer service, fundraisers, and festivals to support community inclusion, develop interpersonal skills, life skills, and promote physical and social well-being for individuals of all ages and abilities.
  • Educational and Enrichment Programs for Individuals with Unique Needs Habilitation & Life Skills Training
    Provides a range of educational and enrichment services, including tuition-based programs, before and after-school care, tutoring, and specialized camps (Winter, Spring, and Summer Break Camps) for individuals with unique needs, taught by certified Special Education Teachers and Program Specialists.
advocacy · 1
  • Advocacy Services for Children with Unique Needs Special Education Advocacy Services
    Provides advocacy services for children with unique needs, including research, review of Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) reports, data, Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA), and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
capacity building · 1
  • Training and Consulting for Diverse Needs Accommodation
    Offers customized training and consulting services for schools, programs, faculty, and staff to help them accommodate diverse needs, particularly for individuals with chronic debilitating conditions, communication disorders, intellectual disabilities, and autism.
strategies · 5

how they think

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named programs · 8

what they call their work

Advocacy
Consulting and advocacy services for children with unique needs, including research, IEP, MET, data review, FBA, and BIP review, aiming to repair communication breakdowns and provide holistic solutions.
BICA Social Group
Center-based group for ages 8-16 focusing on interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, responsibility, personal space awareness, body language, manners, and friendships, with community-based activities.
DanceFit
Instructor-led dancing for all ages and abilities to build physical strength, body awareness, musicality, gross motor skills, social skills, executive functioning, and listening skills.
Educator and Program Consulting
Customized training and consulting for schools, programs, or faculty/staff to accommodate diverse needs, particularly for individuals with chronic debilitating conditions, communication disorders, intellectual disabilities, and autism.
Extended Day Academy
Before and after-school support for ages 4+ focusing on academic, social-emotional, job readiness, activities of daily living, and interpersonal relationship building, provided by special education teachers and coaches.
I Can Camps
Camps (Winter, Spring, Summer) with specialized instruction for individuals with unique needs, organized and taught by certified Special Education Teachers, focusing on community awareness, social interactions, and educational growth.
Private Tutoring
Educational enrichment with specialized instruction for individuals with unique needs, utilizing private tutors accessed through the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program.
Teen C.A.N. Group
Center-based group for ages 11-20 focusing on life skills, building relationships, job skills, conflict resolution, manners, and etiquette, with activities like gardening, cooking, and sewing.
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Utilizes private tutors accessed through the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program from the Arizona Department of Education.
  • Paul's Ace Hardware Stores Partner — Participating stores in Tempe are supporting Believe I Can Academy through a "Round Up at the register" program for the month of June 2025.