Illustrative photoEmpower Academy - Mesa
Grades and ages
K-12
Tuition
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About Empower Academy - Mesa
Empower Academy is a private K-12 special education day school in Mesa, approved by the Arizona Department of Education and serving families from Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Queen Creek, and the wider East Valley. Founded in 2017, the school serves students with autism, intellectual disabilities, emotional disabilities, and behavioral challenges, along with other learning and developmental needs, who benefit from a smaller and more structured setting than a traditional school offers. Students are grouped by age, grade, academic needs, and social development rather than grade level alone, and classes generally hold about 10 to 12 students with a teacher and paraprofessional support.
The academic program pairs individualized instruction with structured routines, clear expectations, and social and emotional skill development. Support services include speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, one-to-one paraprofessional support, and transportation routes across parts of the East Valley. Enrichment includes animal therapy through Pawsitive Friendships, mindful yoga for elementary students, physical education twice a week, cooking classes, and supervised field trips to museums, parks, and educational events. Families can enroll privately with Arizona ESA funds or through a school district placement.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- K-12
Learning needs supported
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Intellectual disabilities
- Emotional disabilities
- Behavioral challenges
- Learning differences
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Speech therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Counseling
- One-to-one paraprofessional support
Programs
Programs at Empower Academy - Mesa
Other programs and supports
- Speech therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Counseling
- One-to-one paraprofessional support
School facts
Practical details for families
Tuition and funding
Tuition: Contact for pricing
- Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Empower Academy - Mesa
What grades does Empower Academy serve?
We serve students in kindergarten through 12th grade, placed in classrooms by age, grade level, academic needs, and social development.
How large are your classes?
We generally keep about 10 to 12 students in a classroom with a teacher and additional paraprofessional support.
Do you accept Arizona ESA funding?
Yes. Families may use Empowerment Scholarship Account funds toward educational expenses here when the student and expenses meet ESA requirements.
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