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| THE A.C.E.S. PROGRAM |
| A.C.E.S. operates a
two-day-a-week tutoring/mentoring program which
utilizes a sports-themed curriculum and
structured activities to promote education and
healthy life choices. |
What makes A.C.E.S. unique?
| 1. A.C.E.S.
differentiates itself from most
tutoring/mentoring programs in
various ways, including: |
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Sports-themed curriculum
that emphasizes interactive
learning via a three-step
(Introduction, learn,
practice) process
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Involvement of all of the
local professional sports
teams (Lynx, Saints, Thunder, Timberwolves, Twins, Vikings
and Wild) to help inner city
youth achieve academic and
personal success.
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Focus on nutrition and
fitness for life
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Opportunities to give back
to the community
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| What makes A.C.E.S. effective? |
| 1. A.C.E.S. develops programming only where there is a need. The program sites are selected based on: |
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High levels of poverty
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Low levels of academic
achievement
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Limited community resources
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2. A.C.E.S. used strategies
identified in local and national
research for effective after-school
programming. |
- Public-private
partnerships – School
districts, the community, families, professional sports organizations
and corporate, foundation and individual investors
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Lasting connections to
caring adult tutor/mentors
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Long-term commitment to students and families
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| 3. A.C.E.S. measures student success based on: |
- Improved
school attendance
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Improved behavior in school
- Increased participation
in special activities and
community projects
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Improved standardized test
scores
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