ACES (Inc.) has grown dramatically over the last 5 years, increasing in both student numbers, tutor numbers and complexity of tuition required to cater for many different individual learning needs. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our delivery of service, and as such, in 2020 we are formalising a new Case Management structure within the organisation which we believe will not only enhance the delivery of an exceptional service to students, but also provide a solid foundation for the future growth of our unique organisation.
As you may be aware, at ACES (Inc.) there is a lot of work that occurs behind the scenes to manage your child's specialist tuition program. This includes senior staff/ peer reviews; monitoring student progress using internal and external, formative and summative assessment data; ongoing professional development and upskilling of tutors; and, liaison with key stakeholders. From 2020, formal structuring of this work will occur by assigning each student to a case manager. The case manager will be a senior, experienced staff member.
The case management model reflects the exceptional characteristics of our students, their range of learning needs and the fact that typically, they do not respond to conventional instruction. To maximise the effectiveness of specialist tuition, our students often require expertise beyond the skills and experience of a single tutor. The ACES (Inc.) collaborative model ensures that each student's evidence-based tuition is individualised to unprecedented levels. Incorporating the latest research findings into practice for individual students requires close liaison between tutors and experienced researchers and it is this practice that we will extend in 2020 to ensure that every student has the benefit of the wealth of knowledge and expertise of our staff.
ACES (Inc.) Computer Lab: Specialist Literacy and Numeracy tutoring made affordable.
Do you live in Albany or surrounds? Does your child need specialist tutoring but it is unaffordable?
ACES (Inc.) announces an exciting new alternative with our literacy and numeracy computer labs supported by a Commonwealth Grant received through the Stronger Communities Program. This allows us to provide our successful research-based intervention model for up to 5 students at a time with each hourly session running at the low cost of $20 per student.
How does it work?
Students work with a skilled tutor on our specially designed educational software which monitors student progress and is adjusted in real time to address the gaps in your child’s literacy and numeracy skills. This highly innovative approach is inspired by our successful Perth and Albany Clinics. The software programs were designed using strong research evidence. They have been successfully used both here and overseas to help children with learning difficulties.
Literacy Workshop, Yrs 4 - 7
Improve reading and writing skills - intensive holiday workshops are offered in the Christmas school holidays for primary and middle school students.
ACES (Inc.) is delighted to offer these small groups workshops to assist students to improve their literacy skills. Workshops are designed to be engaging, giving participants ample opportunity to consolidate basic skills and practice new strategies.
| Workshop 1: | January 2020 (dates to be advised) |
| School years 4-7: | 10.30am - 11.30am |
| $190 |
Dr Eugenie Kestel offers Professional Development workshops for schools in Perth or rural WA. Workshops can be tailored for either half or full day sessions to suit the requirements of an individual school.
These workshops cover evidence-based intervention strategies for students with problems learning mathematics. This includes catering for students with learning disorders with specific impairments in mathematics. Catering effectively for theses students requires a highly specialised skill set and is an emerging field internationally.
Dr Kestel has published articles in international journals and conference proceedings. See links below
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ldrp.12164
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-3-319-12688-3_29
Improve reading and writing skills - intensive holiday workshops for primary and middle school students.
ACES (Inc.) are delighted to offer these small groups workshops to assist students to improve their literacy skills. Workshops are designed to be engaging, giving participants ample opportunity to consolidate basic skills and practice new strategies.
| School years 4-7: | TBA |
| School years 8-10: | TBA |
| Workshops 1: | TBA |
| Workshops 2: | TBA |
Back to basics - intensive maths holiday workshops for primary and middle school students
ACES (Inc.) are delighted to offer these small groups workshops to assist students to consolidate basic maths skills and concepts. Workshops are designed by Dr Eugénie Kestel and based on robust research evidence.
| Workshop 1: | TBA |
| Workshop 2: | TBA |
| 9.30-10.30am |
| Workshops 1,2 & 4: | TBA |
| Workshop 3: | TBA |
