activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 2
- Community Inclusion and Social Skill Development Programs Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsOffers 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 TrainingProvides 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 ServicesProvides 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 AccommodationOffers 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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- Child-Centered Advocacy with Family Coaching child_centered_advocacyAdvocates directly for the child’s educational and developmental needs while equipping families with coaching to manage their child's disability, ensuring alignment with IEPs, 504 Plans, and BIPs through observation and communication repair.
- Collaborative Problem Solving in Educational Systems collaborative_problem_solvingWorks directly with school staff and special education leadership to co-create holistic solutions that support the success of the child, teacher, and school system through integrated problem-solving.
- Community-Informed and Team-Driven Support community_inclusionBuilds inclusive, supportive communities through collaborative service delivery and engagement, emphasizing team-based approaches to student success.
- Embedded Therapeutic Learning ApproachIntegrates occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and physical therapy into academic and play-based learning stations to support well-rounded development within an educationally focused program.
- Holistic Development Model holistic development modelSupports students across multiple domains—academic, social-emotional, behavioral, workplace skills, and home-based—through an integrated and inclusive environment that fosters comprehensive growth.
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.