Academic & Communication Enhancement Program

The Academic and Communication Enhancement Program (ACE) is a program for students who were previously in a specialized program in a comprehensive secondary school who require a more structured and supportive environment outside of a comprehensive school. The program fosters growth through:

• Individualized adult support for significant and injurious behavioral and safety needs to themselves and others

• Highly structured and individualized schedule for each student

• Individualized behavior plans

• Focus on modified curriculum,  functional life skills, social skills, and communication

• Significant behavioral supports that may include the use of safe/seclusion room

• Communication supports are embedded within the classroom structure 

• Grades 6-12

• Students who qualify for transition services utilize pre-vocational curriculum

• Access to general education opportunities as described by individual inclusion plans