ACCEL

Founded in 1980, ACCEL is recognized as a leader in the field of Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).  ACCEL continues to grow.  In 1995, we added a second campus located in Tempe, AZ and an adult program on our Metro Campus.  In 2002, Michael’s Garden opened its doors and in 2009, the BISTA Center and Gifted Hands Boutique were opened.

As part of our continuum of care, we also assist organizations, districts, schools and classrooms in implementing strategies that promote academic and behavioral achievement, social skills and adaptive behaviors that transfer to home and community settings.

Our mission is to provide exceptional educational, behavioral, therapeutic, and vocational programs to individuals with special needs, to give them the necessary skills to learn, to work and to live successfully with dignity and independence.

Our philosophy incorporates a multi-disciplinary, collaborative model that moves instruction out of the traditional classroom and into a wide variety of functional settings. Students and staff utilize indoor and outdoor classrooms, as well as on and off-campus with the goal of maximizing each student’s independence.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become a recognized leader in the education and employment of individuals with special needs, and to provide model educational, entrepreneurial and residential environments.

Core Values

Initiative – We demonstrate leadership and self-direction in accomplishing our goals.

Dignity – We respect the dignity and differences of all individuals and treat everyone with respect under all circumstances.

Excellence – We strive to maintain the highest standards of integrity and performance at all levels within the organization.

Accountability – We are personally accountable and responsible for our behavior and for our results.

Service – We are passionate about meeting the needs of our clients, employees, community, and society, and are committed to ensuring quality service.

Membership

National Association for Private Education Centers (NAPSEC); Member of Arizona Autism Coalition; Founding members of Arizona Association of Private Special Education Providers (AAPSEP); Autism Society of Greater Phoenix.

Accreditations/Approval

ACCEL is the only private school in Arizona accredited by the National Commission for the Accreditation of Special Education Services (NCASES); Recognized and accredited by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET); Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc. (ACEP) and approved by the Arizona Department of Education.