ACE Education empowers students with learning differences.
- MSLE Certified Educators - Accredited AMADA - Experienced teachers
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ACE Education is based upon:
• Explicit, Direct & Cumulative Teaching • Lucid Recall/ Working Memory Assessment
• The Orton -Gillingham Approach • Individualised Learning Plans
• Multi-Sensory Structured Language
At Ace Education we pride ourselves in teaching using evidence based practices. We know how important it is for all children to be taught the skills required to access and participate within such a literacy rich environment.
Research informs us that strong foundational reading and writing skills not only improve work and career outcomes but increase student engagement, enable broader contribution to communities and improves health and well being.
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We are passionate about helping our young people to better connect with their educational experience and we love seeing them improve and feel good about themselves.
We are committed to supporting students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, APD, ADHD and other SLD's.
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OUR TEAM
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Ph 0211248877 dkilbride22@gmail.com
Ph 0277566337
Ph 0212094002
Ph 0272471468
New Educator
Coming to the Hawke's Bay region in 2024
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Cambridge Wanaka Cromwell Arrowtown Queenstown Napier (coming soon)
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
What is multi-sensory learning?
Orton - Gillingham background
What is Structured Literacy?
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About APD
What is executive function?
About dyslexia
About dysgraphia
About dyscalculia
FAQs
What age group do you teach?
We teach students from age 5 to 18 years (or beyond).
How long are the sessions?
Each session is 50 minutes.
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Do you do an assessment for my child?
When we first meet a student, we complete an initial assessment. The purpose of this is to identify the literacy or mathematical challenges, memory capabilities and areas of strength in the student's learning. The assessment takes approximately 2 hours to complete and informs our planning and the subsequent teaching focus for the student's lessons. On completion of the assessment, an Individualised Learning Plan is written and shared with you.
How much do the sessions cost?
Our initial assessment costs $290. This is followed up with a 20 Week Report & 40 Week Report at no charge. Individual lessons are $85 per session.
Do you liaise with my child's classroom teacher about his/her learning?
With your permission, we can make contact with your child's classroom teacher to share some aspects of the student's learning. You are welcome to share your child's Learning Plan with their teacher.
How do I know my child is making progress?
We give regular verbal feedback​ and a written report at the end of every 20 sessions.
How long will my child be with ACE Education?
This will vary according to each student. After the initial assessment your child's educator may be able to estimate a time frame.
Do you only teach children with Specific Learning Differences?
No. We teach any students who need literacy support, including those that have missed fundamental literacy or mathematical skills early in their learning. Also, those students who need confidence building or extension work.
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Do you have links with other agencies/experts in the same field of work?
Yes. We have connections with professionals such as SPELD practitioners, RTLB's and Educational Psychologists.
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Term Dates
ACE Education operates within the school terms. There are no sessions in school holidays unless requested.
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Absences and Sickness
Please give plenty of notice if your child will be absent from a session due to an event.
If your child is sick, please contact us by email or phone by 8am on the day of sickness.
*In some regions the absent session will still be charged due to fixed costs.
Please discuss known absences with your educator well in advance (eg school camps).
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Reminders
If you'd like us to send reminders to yourself or your child re session times, please let us know.
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Time Away
If you are off on holiday and your child is going to be absent for a prolonged period, please let us know and we will do our best to make things work for you.
