Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc.

Skip to main content
Mobile Menu
✨First day of school is August 6! We are excited to launch our high school for the 2018-19 school year – Welcome new and returning students to the AZACS family! ✨First day of school is August 6! We are excited to launch our high school for the 2018-19 school year – Welcome new and returning students to the AZACS family! ✨ First day of school is August 6! We are excited to launch our high school for the 2018-19 school year – Welcome new and returning students to the AZACS family! ✨ First day of school is August 6! We are excited to launch our high school for the 2018-19 school year – Welcome new and returning students to the AZACS family! ✨  First day of school is August 6! We are excited to launch our high school for the 2018-19 school year – Welcome new and returning students to the AZACS family! ✨  First day of school is August 6! We are excited to launch our high school for the 2018-19 school year – Welcome new and returning students to the AZACS family! ✨  First day of school is August 6! We are excited to launch our high school for the 2018-19 school year – Welcome new and returning students to the AZACS family! ✨

Overview

Arizona Autism Charter School (AZACS) is the first tuition-free, public charter school in Arizona focused on the educational needs of children with autism. AZACS was unanimously approved through the 12th grade by the Arizona State Board for Charter Schools, and is currently serving grades K-9 in Metro Phoenix. AZACS is growing by one grade level each year and will be serving up to the 12th grade by 2022.


MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to educate students with autism and related disorders using evidence-based strategies grounded in the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The goal is to make this educational option accessible and tuition-free to students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the state of Arizona and beyond. Visit www.autismcharter.org to learn more.

 

 
 
Watch the progress AZACS has made throughout the years, along with testimonials from current and former parents of our school!
 
 
 

Leadership Team

Diana Diaz-Harrison, M.Ed.
Lead Founder & Executive Director
 
Megan Vincent, M.Ed.
Upper School Director
 
Matthew Drowne, M.Ed.
Elementary School Director
 
Ashley Kinton, M.Ed.
Special Education Director  
 

Arizona Autism Charter Schools Board of Directors

 
Board President
Leo Valdez – Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co
 
Board Vice President
Gregory Torrez, Torrez International, LLC
 
Board Secretary
Keisha McKinnor, Thrive Community Services, Inc.
 
Board Treasurer
Ron Harrison, Salt River Project (SRP), AZACS Parent
 
Board Directors
Genaro Delgadillo – Salt River Project (SRP)
Dr. Viet Do – Phoenix VA Health Care System, AZACS Parent
 
 
 
Facilities
The two AZACS facilities (Elementary and Upper School) are located in the heart of Phoenix: only about a mile apart from each other!
ELEMENTARY CAMPUS
4433 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
 
UPPER SCHOOL CAMPUS
1445 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85014