Accreditation Advantage The Next Step Academy is BHCOE-accredited since 2021 and operates as a 501c3 nonprofit focused on Autism and developmental delays. This creates sales opportunities for BHCOE-aligned tech and services such as outcomes analytics, staff training, compliance support, and evidence-based intervention tools. Recommend a discovery chat to explore software and services that demonstrate measurable outcomes and regulatory alignment.

Partnership Potential With 11-50 employees and a mix of full-time and supplemental services, the organization is well-positioned for partnerships with schools, community colleges, and healthcare providers. Solutions to offer include intake and scheduling automation, referral networks, and integrated client management to streamline programs and enable scalable collaboration.

Tech Stack Upsell Current technologies include Google Cloud, Snowplow, Google Analytics, vcita, Duda, and jQuery. There is an opportunity to offer an integrated care management platform that unifies CRM, scheduling, teletherapy, and analytics while ensuring HIPAA compliance and secure data sharing. Propose a pilot to demonstrate ROI through improved engagement and outcomes tracking.

Funding and Grants As a nonprofit with revenue in the 1M–10M range, the academy can leverage autism and mental health grants, corporate philanthropy, and government funding. Offer grant management, program evaluation, donor analytics, and impact reporting tools that align with funder requirements and can be co-branded with district or college partners.

Regional Expansion Located in Houston, TX, there are expansion opportunities within Texas via partnerships with local school districts, nonprofits, and colleges, plus potential telehealth or day program growth. Propose market assessment and a pilot expansion plan to extend services while maintaining accreditation and quality standards.