National Board Certified Teacher · Orton-Gillingham Certified · 14 Years Teaching in BVSD · Based in Louisville
Can Do Learners has come home to Boulder County. Abby Belasco taught at Superior Elementary for 14 years before she founded Can Do Learners in Denver. She lives in Louisville now and leads our team of certified teachers and special-education professionals working with families in Louisville, Lafayette, Boulder, and Superior.
A BVSD Teacher, Back in Her Own Community
Abby spent 14 years teaching third and fourth grade at Superior Elementary. Along the way she earned a Master’s in Literacy from CU Boulder and her National Board Certification. She has sat on the teacher side of BVSD classrooms and IEP meetings. Two of her own kids are neurodiverse, so she understands the parent side as well. Read Abby’s story.
What We Help With
Every tutor on our team is a certified teacher or a special-education professional. We specialize in students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and executive functioning challenges. Academic skills and learning skills grow together, so we teach them together. See all services.
- Reading: Orton-Gillingham certified tutors for dyslexia and early reading
- Writing and handwriting: including the Handwriting Without Tears program
- Math: concept building from elementary through middle school
- Executive functioning: organization, planning, and study skills, starting as young as elementary school
- Parent coaching: support for parents of neurodiverse learners
- IEP and 504 guidance: help navigating BVSD’s special-education process
Where We Meet
Sessions happen wherever your child learns best. Many families choose their own kitchen table. We also meet at the Louisville, Lafayette, and Boulder public libraries, and we run live online sessions over Zoom or Google Meet. Choose your community for local details:
Funding Options
Some Boulder County families qualify for support through Imagine! or Boulder County disability programs. Ask us during your consultation and we will help you find out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve BVSD students?
Yes. Abby taught in BVSD for 14 years, and most of our Boulder County students attend BVSD schools in Louisville, Lafayette, Boulder, or Superior. We also help families navigate IEPs and 504 plans.
Where do sessions happen?
At home, at a local library, or online. We usually recommend in-home sessions for younger students.
What ages do you work with?
Pre-K through 12th grade. Most of our students are in elementary or middle school. Executive functioning coaching starts as young as kindergarten.
Are your tutors certified teachers?
Yes. The team includes certified teachers, special-education professionals, and several Orton-Gillingham certified tutors. Meet the team.
How do we get started?
Book a free consultation. We will talk about your child, answer your questions, and match you with a tutor.
