About Programming

Each ACE student's support is individualized, based on needs and goals as outlined on the student's ILP. For all students in the ACE program, the ACE Advisor will work with the classroom teacher/s to coordinate plans and ensure that programming targets the goal areas. In some cases the ACE Advisor will work directly with students as their ACE teacher; in other cases the ACE Advisor may provide consultation to classroom teachers. We use and/or combine three general instructional approaches to meet the needs of advanced learners: acceleration, curriculum compacting, enrichment & extension. Below are some of the ways in which a student's ACE support may incpororate these strategies to build on identified areas of strength.

Elementary

Differentiation within the classroom.
Access to flexible groups across classrooms to address specific needs and interests
Acceleration in core classes if appropriate to address need(s)
Information for parents concerning extracurricular opportunities
Learning support by an ACE Advisor within the classroom or in pull-out groups

Middle School

Differentiation within the classroom whenever possible
Learning support within the classroom or in pull-out groups with the ACE Teacher.
Specialized courses, either with the ACE teacher or online.
Mentoring programs for visual & performing arts.
Information for parents concerning extracurricular opportunities.

High School

In general, OHS ACE Students are expected to participate in Academy Programming. Other ACE support may include:

Acceleration
Honor and advanced placement courses
Elective Courses
Internships/job shadowing in areas of interest
Independent study courses
Early College through the University of Maine system
Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs) with Community Partners
Enrichment Programs

ACE for Art

Elementary Level: Through a partnership with CMCA (Center for Maine Contemporary Art) identfieid students receive 1-2 sessions per month with an ACE Art Teacher during their rgularly scheduled Art Class. The focus is extending and/or building upon techniques and learning from classroom art projects and experiences.

Middle School /OMS: Through a partnership with CMCA students participate in specialized "ACE Arts Workshop" to explore develop their individual style through explorations of different media and create a portfolio in the process. The workshop provides opportunities for individual pace and development, and can be taken multiple times.

At OMS ACE Art students also participate in a Community Mentor program. ACE students are paired with a local artist volunteer who meets with them during the duration of the program (an academic quarter.) Students share projects they are working on in their middle school art class and artists share connections with their own work and artistic journeys, emphasizing the process of making art and what’s learned along the way. Fostering students’ courage and confidence and helping students notice and appreciate their progress are also important aspects of the work.

High School / OHS: Through a partnership with Freshmen & Sophomores ACE Art students have bi-weekly enrichment opportunities. Juniors and Seniors have additional opportunities through Capstone Projects, which will include studio visits and CMCA vistis. The end of the year culmination is an art show.

ACE for Music

Elementary: ACE Music Boost involves 1-2 sessions each month During sessions through a partnership with MCMA (Midcoast Music Academy) ACE students receive accelerated instruction and/or enrichment as appropriate, based on ILP goals and developed in coordination with the music teacher.

Middle School / OMS: Through a partnership wiht MCMA ACE students participate in a Workshop Series addressing various aspects of composition, musicianship and performance as appropriate, to meet students' ILP goals and developed in coordination with music and ACE faculty.

High School / OHS: In collaboration with music and ACE faculty at OHS a partnership with MCMA provides up to sessions throughout the year of individual or small group instruction/support based on students' ILP goals.

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