ACCEL

ACCEL was founded in 1980 to serve individuals with cognitive, behavioral and physical challenges by providing research-based educational, therapeutic and vocational programs.

Our program has grown every year.  We added an East Campus in 1995 and an adult job training/employment program near our Metro Campus.  In 2002, Michael’s Garden opened its doors and in 2009, the BISTA Autism Center and Gifted Handed Boutique was opened.

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 Mission

Our mission is to provide exceptional education, 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 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/Approved

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.