I'm not one to ever leave reviews but I had to come on here with my personal experience. I'll be honest--I wasn't initially on board with homeschooling, and it was hard for me to wrap my brain around taking this path. But I am SO thankful we did. Our son has gained so much confidence, and it has been amazing to watch his personal growth. Even more importantly, his health has improved in his time here. He was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood epilepsy, and in the short time he has been at I Can Academy, we have seen his seizure activity cut in half. I believe this is due to a few factors including the positive environment and less stress. We are incredibly grateful for the support, understanding, and positive environment he has received. The teachers are amazing. A few of them are teachers my children have had in the past which made for an easy transition for my son. I hope our experience helps another mom who may be on the fence about homeschooling, just like I was, because for our family, the benefits have by far outweighed any of the negative ideas I had in my head. read more

We registered our 5-year-old daughter for a reading class when she expressed interest in learning how to read, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The office staff was so warm and welcoming, and our daughter loved picking out her supplies to create her own I Can Academy bag. Her teacher was incredibly kind and created such a positive, engaging learning atmosphere. During the class, I even heard my daughter shout, "I can read!" When it ended, she was smiling and excited to bring home new flash cards to practice blending sounds. A few days later, she had an assessment at a private school for kindergarten, which included sounding out letters and blending them. She did so well--and I couldn't believe how quickly the lessons from the academy had already made an impact. This is absolutely the place to go if you want a warm, child-first learning experience. We highly recommend it! read more

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Hello, This is a fellow 7th grader at I Can Academy. I have to say, the staff are extremely nice and caring! Most of them are parents, so they have proper experience with this kind of stuff. The best part about the staff is that they don't just focus on teaching, they focus on YOU. The teachers have less students which means they can focus on students individually. Other schools have teachers which focus on the class as a student body. The teachers want to know YOU and what YOU need help on and what YOU like. It may be smaller than your average school, but makes up for it for the indivual care the teachers put into the students. It's a great cross between homeschool and school, where you have less stress and all the kids are chill and you get all the knowledge you need. It's a great low-stress alternative with social aspects to homeschool. ICA also has class 2 days a week (Monday & Wednesday or Tuesday & Thursday). ICA helps kids LEARN subjects at an more appropriate pace and is great with helping each student GROW to be the best version of themselves. ICA will make your child SOAR into the wonders of fun and low-stress! Thanks ICA! read more

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Got tears in my eyes last weekend when my five year old granddaughter read to me! She has been attending I Can Academy once a week for the past few months and the progress is tremendous. It will be such a leg up for her to go to kindergarten already reading! read more

My daughter loves attending I Can Academy! Despite classes being early afternoon twice a week, she is ready, wants to be there early, and LOVES her instructor McKenna. Thank you I Can Academy for keeping my girl engaged and learning this summer! She is having a wonderful time. read more

Love this place! My daughter has been here during the school year and for a summer camp. I love the small class sizes and the amount of attention she gets. Her confidence and grades have both soared since joining I Can Academy. Furthermore, the staff and teachers are amazing! They are not only knowledgeable, but patient, fun, and kind. My daughter is normally very nervous and timid when starting someplace new, but the teachers were incredible and now she loves going there! read more

If you are in the market for a tutoring service that really cares for your child as whole, and improvement over a period of time in ELA and math? This is a GEM of a place!! The biggest selling point is that Shaina and her team are listening and responding appropriately to each child, and engaging them to learn. My son had tried other services where it is just repetition of busy work and sheets, but it is less about the 1:1 connection. Most of the time as parents, we realize our kids need help outside of us. Sometimes they need a different perspective to explain the concept to them. I Can Academy does such a great job here, and my son enjoys coming every week. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the tutors are encouraging. Last year, my son has really struggled with math fluency and reading comprehension. Over the course of the last 6 months, I have seen his confidence build. He went from getting a 1-2 out of 5 in reading comprehension to a 4-5 out of 5, and retraining what he read. We have seen huge strides in his learning journey, and we are so thankful to ICA for being apart of the journey! read more

I would give ICA 10 stars if I could, highly recommend!! I've been a homeschooling mama for the past 5 years, with two rambunctious boys, now in 4th and 6th grade. It's our second semester at ICA focusing on math and language arts, and I am truly blown away by the progress that's been made! First and foremost, EVERY single teacher there, is the MOST kind, caring, down to earth, energetic and intelligent soul. My sons feel safe and secure with them, and that puts my mama heart at ease! It can be tough to find someone your child can actually connect with, but not at ICA. Next, the WAY they teach and inspire my children, has really opened my eyes to how well my kids, and I can be SUPPORTED through our homeschooling journey. Make room, because they will become a very special part of your village! :) I wanted to wait to review because yes of course I fell in love with the amazing teachers, the founder, Shaina, the clean, organized and positive atmosphere of the entire space I drop my boys off at, but really wanted to WITNESS the progress. Not only do my boys have incredible samples to turn into our HST now (including the standards already listed on the work), but when they are home, THAT is when I witness their understanding of the material, and their attitude towards continuing to learn and work hard in that subject they struggled with. The confidence they build from being at ICA, is monumental and persists at home. It's all about growth mindset there! Not only are my sons having fun, gaining skills in a friendly environment among their peers, they are standing taller everyday ready to tackle their next lesson with me. My youngest used to break down in tears when writing, it became torture for both of us, and I was feeling very defeated. After just a couple months of going 2 days a week for 1 hour (consistency is key), he now writes on his OWN at home and is proud to show me what he has written! My favorite is getting to listen to him present his writing in class during 'authors chair!' I am one grateful mama with one happy, confident writer! Who knew? Hearing my oldest talk about all the FUN he has in math 2 days a week, is music to my ears. He has always loved math, but as he was getting older, I was noticing gaps in his skills from the curriculum we had been using. I switched curriculum, but needed help filling in all those gaps while at the same time, keeping up with his grade level standards. It was becoming overwhelming, he felt lost with some of the grade level material, and his once favorite subject, started chipping away his confidence, which was heartbreaking to watch. Now, after consistently going, I am so grateful ICA has been able to reinforce past concepts so he can do his best now with grade level curriculum! He is getting caught up and loving math again. Yay! It all started with setting up a free evaluation online that worked with my schedule, where I got to tour the beautiful space and see how ICA could help my boys GROW. The teachers at ICA are HIGH QUALITY. I feel a weight taken off my shoulders, dropping my sweet boys off at a learning center where I know in my heart, the teachers wake up every single day JOYFUL and EAGER to teach. WIN-WIN for everyone. Don't wait, sign up and join us!!! read more

Where do I begin? My son LOVES I Can Academy. We are a homeschool family that is utilizing Cabrillo Academy funds. ICA helps enrich our at-home curriculum in a very intimate classroom setting, and he is thriving there! His teacher, Ms. Peggy is spectacular and we can only pray that she will be instructing him again next year! Ms. Shaina, the owner, is very involved in the operations and with the students. She is very passionate about supporting families and is constantly inquiring and requesting feedback as to how her classes can be most beneficial to them. Her assessment of our child and the classroom placement of him with other students was spot-on. We loved the program so much that we are also going to bring in our other child to the academy in the fall. Thank you, ICA! read more

My son started attending ICan Academy 6 months ago to help with his transition from SE to general education. We are more then happy with Shaina and the team of teachers. They truly care and want to see the best out of their students! The facility is quaint and inviting aswell. read more

I Can Academy is INCREDIBLE! If you are looking for a place for your child to THRIVE this is it! The teachers are wonderful, they are patient, professional, and passionate about each student. They truly pay attention to how a child learns. They are so encouraging and have created such a positive space for each student to love learning and build confidence. read more

Shaina and her team are amazing! I Can Academy has been such a wonderful experience for my daughter. She previously attended their after-school program and most recently their summer bridge class, and in both programs she thrived. Each teacher kept her engaged and made learning fun, while also strengthening her writing and math skills. The program is truly top-notch, and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed every lesson. A heartfelt thank you to all the teachers and staff at I Can Academy for helping my daughter grow and succeed! read more

To say my son loves Miss Shaina is an understatement- although he's super social he rarely hugs adults the first time he meets them.... After the first session with Shaina, he gave her the biggest hug we've ever seen him give another adult and he couldn't wait to come back again the next week. At last week's session when Miss Shaina asked "what's the most important rule in Math" ... the response was not what one would expect .... "To have fun" was the response from him and his new classmate. It truly doesn't get better than - instilling a love for learning and keeping it that way is what any parent wants... Thank you Shaina for seeing our boy and enabling him to be his very best self every time!!! We love you and I Can Academy!! read more

I have Kinder, 3rd and 5th grade homeschoolers that all attend I Can Academy. Our journey to find them simply started with me (mom) realizing that teaching the full spectrum of language arts passed learning how to read was not something I enjoyed and wanted to find a fun way for my 3rd and 5th graders to learn and enjoy. Enter Shaina and her team at I Can Academy. My older 2 came in for an assessment to see where they were at on their learning journey and we signed up to start classes the next week. From day 1, I was hearing things like "mom, we learned everything for math and language arts in the most fun way possible". By week 3 my reluctant writers were happily writing (and learning grammar, spelling, etc without even realizing it)! Every morning when they wake up they ask if it's I Can day! My older 2 made it sound so fun that my kindergartener asked if she can go. So now all 3 look forward to I Can day. They have all grown immensely in both language arts and math skills and have started forming friendships with the other children in their groups. We have even started walking to the park nearby after class for lunch and playtime with our new friends. All 3 of my kids want to return next year both for the friends and their teachers. Shaina and her team have truly created a unique and welcoming environment for kids and families. They have been completely open and welcoming to all my questions and suggestions (I am a homeschooler after all- I like being extremely involved in how and what my kids learn and who is helping them do it). I have experienced nothing but smiles from both my kids and all of the kids in their groups. I cannot recommend a better place for your child to come learn. read more

I had the pleasure of hosting a playdate at I Can Academy this past weekend. I've been working with Shaina for the last couple of months and she is incredible. She is a talented and dedicated teacher and the space she had created at I Can Academy is nothing short of spectacular! The space is clean, welcoming, and functional. I was blown away by the incredible learning spaces she has created for her students. read more

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I Can Academy is an amazing learning platform for kids. My daughter joined in August and is finally excelling in school. The teachers/ Tutors are wonderful. So attentive to your child's needs. The feedback after each session is wonderful. I feel like my daughter is finally getting the extra help she needs at this program. The owner Shaina is a godsend. She really enjoys helping kids succeed at their learning struggles. My daughter's confidence has improved tremendously. I Can Academy will help your child learn and grow at your child's pace. Thank you so much for caring for our kids' education. read more

I can academy is a wonderful place for kiddos to learn. Shaina was easy to work with and very helpful. She answered all my questions and was very flexible with scheduling. My son loves his tutoring experience with Miss McKenna. She makes learning fun and is just an awesome human! read more

I was looking for a math tutor for my 7th-grade son when Shaina from I Can Academy reached out and introduced me to their approach. My son has been attending their small group sessions for two months now and absolutely loves it. Not only is he learning from the teacher, but he's also picking up different strategies from his peers. Miss Sydney is has great energy and does an amazing job of engaging him, making learning fun, and giving him the confidence to tackle math challenges. Initially, I was looking for one-on-one tutoring, but I Can Academy's small group format has proven to be the perfect solution for us. read more

We have had a fantastic experience having our daughter here at I Can Academy. Our daughter was struggling with 4th grade math this year, and it was becoming a daily struggle in our household (lots of crying over math practice). So we found out about ICA and, in a state of desperation, we gave it a try. As a parent I am SO GRATEFUL to ICA for the results we have seen in our daughter's math capability. Not only have her test scores improved, but so has her confidence and her mindset. Her tutor, Miss McKenna, has always approached teaching math with such enthusiasm that I think it's rubbed off on our daughter because her attitude has improved so much! She now knows that she CAN do math, and we are so incredibly grateful! Cannot say enough good things about I Can Academy. Also- there is a lovely waiting area for parents which is very helpful. read more

Where do you start when something has made such a profound impact in your child's life? This year has been a difficult year for my 6th grade daughter concerning math. Worse still, as a parent you realize that the methods taught to you decades ago just don't transcribe over all that well. What we learned as seniors in 1990 they are mastering in late elementary grades. Struggling as a parent trying to teach an already confused child is as disheartening for you as it is for the child. Oh I was able to come up with the correct answer, but only after trial and error at failing at it with incorrect answers. All the while your child is looking at you, they're not saying it but they know you are dog paddling in the deep end of the pool and your arms are so very tired. That was when her teacher referred us to "I Can Academy", in Mission Viejo. Located just a short walk away from Mission Viejo Mall, this place has been both of our saviors. Employing teachers that are actively teaching currently in the local district or have decades of experience, they have guided my daughter to first comprehending the math material (in her case) to now being able to confidently take tests in class and scoring high marks. Just 3 short months ago my daughter would cry with the stress level when she would come home, not fully understanding the material being taught. This is a common occurrence these days with over attended schools, class sizes that were unheard of in our time and a teacher that can only provide so much attention individually when the class is 30+ kids strong, all with differing needs to learn. Don't get me wrong, our teacher at the school is phenomenal. It's just that our daughter needs more indepth teaching with skills that I truthfully don't possess. Now she is in a tutoring class that has 3 children in it, that's 3 kids that actually want to learn, fully dialed in to the instructor and the course work in a private and quiet room with whiteboards, books and other learning materials.. This was our biggest deciding factor when it came to choosing a tutor. Some may be one on one that you find, but they are teaching at a table in the library. Full of sounds and distractions that hamper the lesson at every turn. We know this because we went through this with our oldest daughter. You can also try one of the cookie cutter tutoring schools out there. They are 10+ kids in the class and they are following a structured plan that was designed nationally. I'm sure that for a select group of kids this might work, but I wasn't willing to subscribe to what I feel is again an overloaded group (10 kids for an hour will not yield personalized results) when I feel that a more private approach, with a lower kid to teacher ratio would work better. How right I was, from the initial meeting we realized that Shaina and her teachers were the tailored team that would give our daughter the best possible outcome. Her tutor is a teacher that she knows at her school, teaching exactly what was needed in a way that a normal school would struggle to attain in this day and age. We just crested 10 one hour sessions and the impact is seen not only in test scores that have risen steadily, but in my child's demeanor. Gone is the stress, the tears, the look of terror on her face the morning of the test. She exudes a confidence of someone that not only grasps the lesson, but one that has found joy in the learning process. What more can you ask for from your child/student. The desire to learn more because the fundamentals are no longer floating in the ether, always just out of reach because the class has to move on to the next subject, they have become attainable. I couldn't recommend I Can Academy enough and we as a family are in debt to them for this gift of learning. read more

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I am so excited that I Can Academy is open in Mission Viejo. I had the pleasure of working with the owner Shaina for 5 years at a full-inclusion charter school in Los Angeles. She was the lead kindergarten teacher and her role went way beyond that. She partnered with professors at LMU to have students come observe in the classroom and work 1:1 with Shaina as she shared best practices, how to support students of all abilities and disabilities, and she trained many of the new teachers at our school through a mentorship program she started. She is one of the best teachers I have ever worked with, and south Orange County families should look no further than I Can Academy for their children. She is passionate, loving, and so good at what she does! read more

Amazing story she has and this is a local program capable of over 200+ students. I recently also learned this would be great for nieces and nephews. I'm now considering sponsoring a few of them through her program. She is real, raw and resilient. read more

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We love "I Can Academy" and do does our 11 year old son. He told us that he wished his school was so fun. His program is flexible so if he had anything he needs to work on that week then he can bring it in. Shaina is always in communication with us and so friendly. I especially love that she started the Academy to bring all best practices together. Our son is thriving and excited to come every week! read more

I Can Academy is the place to be for tutoring! Both my daughters have been attending since September and I have seen terrific growth and so has their teachers at school. They have improved 2 grade levels in reading in a short time. The owner Shaina and her team approach each child differently to support their needs. We are incredibly thankful for I Can Academy. read more

This place is absolutely INCREDIBLE! We have been going to tutors for years and this is the one that works!! Every single teacher is patient and wanting to help as much as possible . My daughter (12) came out of tutoring saying she's so happy that it's all starting to make sense with they way she is being taught. If I could give 25 stars, I would. Definitely recommend!!! read more

I Can Academy is all about the kids. They make sure each kids needs are being met and make learning fun! My child loves it so much he comes home and plays "tutoring" afterwards! read more

I'm thrilled with the opening of I Can Academy in Mission Viejo. As a parent and educator I am excited for the learning opportunities it will bring to our community. This leading educational center currently offers tutoring programs to support reading, writing, math, and college readiness. Shaina the founder kindly led me on a tour of the facility and I was impressed by the inviting rooms, flexible seating and engaging curriculum she demonstrated. The tutors are highly qualified credentialed teachers passionate about providing personalized instruction to empower students. As a parent and educator I highly recommend I Can Academy to any parent seeking tutoring services with academic excellence . I love I Can Academy's vision of holistic student development and fostering a passion for lifelong learning. read more

Can't recommend this learning center enough. We homeschool & have now committed to being here throughout the entire year. Our daughter loves it! The staff is so sweet. We love Ms.sara & the owner shaina puts so much love into her work! Can't recommend enough! read more

I Can Academy is everything I was looking for a tutoring place and MORE. Every instructor we have worked with has been amazing and so welcoming. My son actually looks forward to going every week, and doesn't complain one bit. We have seen an improvement in math and reading in only two short months. 10/10 recommend if you are looking to support your child in academics. read more

I stumbled upon the owner Shaina at a local farmers market conveniently during a time that I was getting frustrated with our experience at Mathnasium. We are almost 1 month in with I Can Academy and I can (no pun intended) say it is a night and day difference from Mathnasium! My son looks forward to going every week! I love how personal and customized the tutoring is to your child's needs. You will not regret taking your child here, that's for sure! read more

We love I Can Academy! Shaina and her team are incredibly thoughtful educators that care deeply about the success of their students. My child has made such wonderful strides in reading and writing since she joined the program. I highly recommend I Can Academy to any parents in the OC community. read more

My 6th grader has been going to I Can Academy for over a month now and we can definitely see his progress! He was struggling a bit with math and confidence in his abilities. The owner, Shaina, met with him first and did some diagnostics to better assess where he is then placed him with his teacher. And yes, she is a credentialed teacher! After every sessions my son always comes out happy and literally says he had so much fun. Doing his math he had fun!!??! The space is also wonderful. Very clean and kid friendly to all different ages. Thank you for a great program. I can't recommend I Can Academy enough. read more

I Can is fantastic! Shanina the owner is very engaged and proactively checks in. The office itself is very well organized and kid friendly. My son loves his weekly with his tutor and it's really helped him in school. Has far exceeded what we expected! read more

I Can Academy is just what South Orange County families have been looking for. We heard about I Can Academy through a friend and we met with the owner for a 1:1 assessment for our son in 3rd grade. He has an IEP and we have been trying to find a welcoming tutoring center with experienced teachers, and we were blown away with I Can Academy from the second we walked in. Shaina greeted us, showed us around the center and shared her passion and vision. It was so warm and inviting and she really connected with our son. We've already seen improvements and are excited that we found a place he loves going to. We feel like we are part of a community that supports our son and us! We know our son will continue to learn and thrive being part of I Can Academy. We highly recommend Shaina and her team for tutoring in Orange County! She's awesome!! read more

Our family strongly recommends I Can Academy. Shaina, the owner is a kind and wonderful teacher, the facility is immaculate, inviting and innovative. We've seen tremendous growth since we started here. Look no further, as this academy has it all. read more

If you are looking for tutoring in reading, writing, or math, look no further than I Can Academy OC. Shaina helped our daughters learn to read, comprehend,fostered a love of writing, and gave them problem solving skills that will help them forever. She is warm, kind, smart, and truly knows what's best for kids. We feel so lucky to have had Shaina teach our children. Look no further than I Can Academy, OC located in Mission Viejo for your children. read more

I can't say enough great things about I Can Academy! I was lucky enough to have both of our kids join in August, and we plan on having them continue on for years to come. Our son is in first grade and his reading has skyrocketed since his first 1:1 assessment with Shaina. He loves to read and write and his teachers are blown away by how far he has come in such a short amount of time. My daughter is in kindergarten and in her first 1:1 assessment with Shaina, she was working on individual letter names and sounds. She is now reading 1-2 syllable words and doing an incredible job sounding words out in her writing. Every week they run down the hall to I Can Academy and I couldn't be happier. I Can Academy is a warm and nurturing space for all kids to learn. If you are looking for a tutoring center in south Orange County, this new center is what you have been waiting for! You should definitely reach out today to set up a meeting with Shaina. You won't regret it! We are so grateful for everything Shaina has put into this center and everything she is doing for our kids. She is so talented and has such a passion for helping our youth excel in academia. Thank you! read more