The ELI Administrative Campus, located at 6021 Parker Road East in Sumner, Washington, serves as the central hub for leadership, enrollment, and program support across all Embrace Learning Institute locations. From this campus, our team coordinates student intake, educator training, and operational services that keep each instructional site running smoothly. Families, educators, and community partners are always welcome to reach out or visit to learn more about how ELI supports individualized learning and empowers students to reach their fullest potential. 

For inquiries, contact us at 253.234.4123 or Sumner@embracelearning.org.

Bellevue Campus — Embrace Learning Institute

Welcome to ELI’s Bellevue Campus, a warm, structured learning environment designed for students with learning differences, neurodivergent profiles, and social-emotional needs. Our Bellevue campus focuses on small classes, individualized supports, and a strengths-based approach so each student can learn with dignity, safety, and purpose.

Who we serve

Bellevue is ideal for students who benefit from individualized instruction, predictable routines, and targeted support. Our programs are tailored to learners with diagnoses or needs such as:

• Autism (Level 1 and Level 2)
  
• ADHD (mild through moderate–severe)
  
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
  
• Anxiety that affects school participation
  
• Sensory processing challenges that impact focus
  
• Intellectual or cognitive impairments
  
• Twice-exceptional (2e) presentations and other learning differences
  

We meet students where they are and design supports that help them access academics, build skills, and feel successful in school.

Program Levels at Bellevue

Level 1 — Full Day Standard Program

Designed for students with mild to moderate behavioral or mental health needs, Level 1 offers:

• Small class sizes for a calm, focused learning environment
  
• Daily access to 1:1 support as needed, with staff available to provide extra redirection or assistance
  
• Structured schedules with the ability to take supervised, frequent breaks to help students manage sensory or emotional needs
  
• Typical student profiles: Autism Level 1, mild–moderate ADHD, moderate anxiety, sensory challenges that intermittently affect concentration, FASD, or cognitive support needs.
  
• 1:1 support may be used periodically but is not required throughout the day.
  

Level 1 supports students who benefit from predictable routines, low student-to-staff ratios, and the flexibility to step away and reset when needed.

Level 2 — Full Day Standard Program with 1:1 Support

Level 2 is for students who require dedicated, daily 1:1 paraprofessional support while remaining in a classroom setting. Features include:

• Full day with a dedicated paraeducator assigned to the student for individualized support
  
• Classroom placement that prioritizes inclusion and access to peers while ensuring safety and attention to needs
  
• Supports for students with: Autism Level 1–2, moderate–severe ADHD with high movement needs, demand avoidance, moderate–severe anxiety that leads to frequent breaks/separations, FASD, or significant cognitive needs requiring continuous redirection and intervention
  
• Structured opportunities to decompress with supervised breaks and sensory supports integrated into the day
  

Level 2 maintains classroom involvement while providing intensive, consistent support so students can maximize learning and participation.

Our Approach

At Bellevue we combine therapeutic practices, evidence-based teaching strategies, and individualized supports to create a learning environment where students can thrive. Key elements include:

• Individualized Learning Plans tailored to each student’s strengths and needs
  
• Small class sizes and predictable routines to reduce anxiety and increase focus
  
• Sensory supports and supervised break systems to help students self-regulate
  
• Collaboration with families, therapists, and district partners to ensure continuity of care
  
• Skilled staff trained in trauma-informed practices, behavior supports, and differentiated instruction
  

Tacoma Campus — Embrace Learning Institute

Welcome to the Tacoma Campus of Embrace Learning Institute, a specialized environment providing individualized education and behavioral support for students who thrive best with consistent, one-on-one attention. The Tacoma program is designed for learners who require higher levels of structure, supervision, and therapeutic support outside of a traditional classroom setting.

Our private individual support programs focus on safety, emotional regulation, and skill development through highly personalized instruction and continuous support.

Private Individual Support Programs

Level 1PS — Full Day with 1:1 Private Support (Flexible Location)

This program is designed for students who need intensive, individualized guidance in a consistent, low-stimulation environment.

Ideal for students with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 1–2 or higher)
  
• ADHD
  
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
  
• Anxiety
  
• Psychiatric or emotional disorders
  
• Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)
  
• Demand avoidance behaviors
  

Program Features:

• Full-day schedule tailored to the student’s needs
  
• Dedicated 1:1 support person providing constant supervision and structure
  
• Flexible learning environment (on-site or community-based, depending on student needs)
  
• Focus on emotional regulation, communication, academic engagement, and life skills
  
• Safe, predictable environment with reduced sensory triggers
  

Students in Level 1PS may not thrive in a classroom setting or when asked to work independently. This program creates space for calm, focused progress at an individualized pace while maintaining safety and consistency.

Level 2PS — Full Day with 2:1 Private Support (Flexible Location)

Level 2PS is the most intensive level of private support at ELI Tacoma, designed for students who require two trained professionals providing continuous supervision for safety and engagement.

Ideal for students with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (Level 2+ or higher)
  
• Severe ADHD
  
• ODD, DMDD, or Conduct Disorder
  
• Anxiety (moderate to severe)
  
• Psychiatric or behavioral disorders
  
• Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)
  
• Demand avoidance behaviors
  
• History or risk of elopement, self-harm, property damage, or aggression
  

Program Features:

• Two dedicated staff members (2:1 ratio) providing supervision and direct support
  
• Structured, individualized academic and behavioral programming
  
• Focus on safety, emotional stabilization, and gradual re-engagement in structured activities
  
• Flexible setting—can be implemented on campus or at an approved off-site location
  
• Consistency and clear expectations to build trust and support long-term growth
  

Students in Level 2PS are working on maintaining safety for themselves and others. This program ensures an appropriate level of supervision and individualized care to help them develop coping strategies and self-regulation skills.

Our Approach

The Tacoma campus operates with the belief that every student deserves an environment where they feel safe, understood, and capable of learning. Each student’s program is built collaboratively between educators, behavioral specialists, and families to ensure continuity of care and progress across environments.

Key elements include:

• Individualized education and behavior plans (IEPs or private learning plans)
  
• Therapeutic and trauma-informed support strategies
  
• Consistent routines and structure tailored to each student’s regulation needs
  
• Collaboration with families, therapists, and outside agencies
  
• Compassionate staff trained in de-escalation, crisis prevention, and neurodiversity-informed practices