Academic Clinics for Exceptional Students Inc.

It was very encouraging to see that our evidence review was rated top for the week by the Analysis and Policy Observatory (see below).

The national education report coauthored by Dr Eugénie Eugenie Kestel was released AERO yesterday.
Eugénie: “It was a privilege and a pleasure working on this important work with such a brilliant team. The findings are exciting, providing a road map by which ALL students can be effectively supported at school. This has the potential to be a game changer for students who are struggling at school. Please share the report widely.”

https://www.edresearch.edu.au/resources/supporting-students-significantly-behind-literacy-and-numeracy

Dr Kestel is happy to answer your questions about the report. Please post them here or email to: [email protected].

Supporting students significantly behind in literacy and numeracy In Australia, a substantial proportion of students start secondary school with literacy and numeracy skills that are 3 or more years below those of their peers (ACARA, 2021). Evidence suggests that low literacy and numeracy skills hinder students’ access to the curriculum (Shinn et al., 2016) and ...

We hope everyone is enjoying a well-deserved break this summer holidays!

We've posted a job application for potential new candidates to join our tutoring family and would love to spread our branches far and wide so please feel free to share the add on your timeline or contact us regarding any serious interest from family and friends.

Kind wishes,

ACES team.

Expressions of interest for New ACES (inc.) team members for 2022.

ACES (Inc.) is seeking expressions of interests from suitable candidates to join our team as specialist tutors (casual) in 2022.
If you are genuinely interested in helping others to achieve their potential and want to work in a vibrant and positive environment as part of a high-performance team, this role may be for you.

About ACES (Inc.)

ACES (Inc.) is a well-established not-for-profit organisation providing specialist educational programs to students who learn differently. A dedicated team of highly skilled professionals deliver specialist tuition to primary and secondary school students before, during or after school during the four school year terms from our clinic in Claremont. All tuition is conducted on a one-to-one basis, either in person or via personal videoconferencing.
Evidence-based, multisensory, sequential pedagogies and programs are used, along with assistive resources. Extensive pre-service and on the job training and mentoring and professional development is provided. Specialist tutors work under the guidance of a supportive case manager.

Requirements for ACES (Inc.) specialist tutors:

- Successful completion of WACE (minimum qualification)
- Intended (for gap year candidates), current or previous tertiary study, preferably in a related field, e.g., education, health sciences, engineering, etc.
- Record of achievement in some area/s where self-discipline, a strong work ethic and resilience was required
- High performance mindset, i.e. committed to continuous improvement
- Ability to work as part of a high-performance team
- Available for all weeks of the school terms (flexibility around examinations etc. is provided)
- Available for 10 hours per week (or more) during peak periods (7 -8am and 4-7pm Monday to Friday; and Saturday).
- Willing to commit to at least two years of service

What ACES (Inc.) offers specialist tutors:

- Competitive remuneration rates and paid training for successful candidates
- Real time guidance and support from duty case manager/s
- Access to an extensive range of specialist resources
- Training and experience working in a professional setting, including recording field notes, record keeping, report writing, clinic procedures, statutory compliance; skills providing
career employment advantages over peers.
- Collegial support from highly experienced academics and current master’s students and PhD candidates
- Opportunities to expand your skill set and experience through undertaking specialist projects (not compulsory).

Please email your resume with a cover letter to [Email hidden], attention Dr Eugenie Kestel or visit https://www.aceseducation.org.au/

Dyslexia: The invisible disability Dealing with dyslexia is an educational struggle, not just in the classroom, but with sceptics in the system.

5 New Learning Stations being delivered today by Techno Mansion

We have 2 Holiday Workshops on offer designed by our expert team to assist our students to consolidate basic maths skills, better their study skills and learn exam techniques, giving them confidence in achieving great results. See our Notice Board http://www.aceseducation.org.au/notice-board.html

We have just started a support group for parents of students with learning difficulties. Join us at: http://www.meetup.com/Parents-of-students-with-learning-difficulties/

Are you the parent of a child with dyslexia or other learning difficulty and finding it difficult to navigate the education system? Can we help by offering some advice?

OUR Strategy to Deliver Results

• focus on provision of appropriate services rather than profit

• high quality services provided at low cost

• access to diverse range of appropriate educational resources for students and tuition providers

• advice to parents and teachers and design of intervention not driven by commercial concerns

• mentoring of new specialist teachers and tutors by experienced professionals

• sharing of professional expertise and experience

• quality control of services provided by peer review, input of advisors and supervision by skilled and experienced professionals

• provision of a centre where parents and students can access support from both professionals and peers facing similar challenges.

for more info visit www.aceseducation.org.au