The Bridge at ACES

Please contact us for more information. Email the completed application and release of information to lsimone@aces.org.

APPLICATION AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION

Our Students

The Bridge at ACES students find it difficult to achieve success in the traditional classroom setting. They benefit from a personalized environment in which to learn and form strong connections with school educators and peers.

The Bridge at ACES is designed to address the needs of students who may require a school setting that supports community integration, as well as a positive transition to home school districts, post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce.

The Bridge at ACES provides students with opportunities to increase their knowledge in core academic areas within classroom settings filled with rigorous expectations aligned with the State of Connecticut curriculum standards.

The Bridge at ACES provides students who need alternative placements due to school level infractions opportunities to achieve success in a smaller school environment.

The Bridge at ACES student found it difficult to achieve success in the traditional classroom setting. They benefit from a personalized environment in which to learn and form strong connections with school educators and peers. Our students will be able to create their pathway to educational, social and career success all while working towards a high school diploma.

Social Emotional Skill Building

How Do I Create My Own Path?

Personal Goal Setting

*Dialectical Behavioral Strategies

*Social Emotional Skill Building within DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) classes will focus on behavioral changes, accepting situations through reflective ownership strategies in order to decrease social, education and community consequences. The DBT class focuses on specific skills emphasized in activities, projects and group work. These practices need to occur on a regular basis outside of the classroom. The classroom teachers collaborate with the school social worker, behavioral managers, families and school leaders on classroom topics in order to integrate the topics and practice into the youth’s daily lives.

Vocational Experiences

Culinary

Automotive

Informational Technology

Job Opportunities and Internships (Job Coaching)

Post-Secondary Preparedness

College Exploration

Military Exploration

Work Readiness

Goals and Supports

The education goals and targets for students in the school setting will ensure a safe and supportive education environment with rigorous instruction.

In addition to classroom instruction facilitated by certified Connecticut teachers, The Bridge at ACES will offer educational software to support students in their academic goals.

The overarching goal of our post-graduation planning will be to ensure high-quality transition experiences that offer education and career.

All students will be provided with the necessary technology, tools, and continuum of support to help them establish and successfully attain meaningful goals that will foster their growth beyond their school experience.

The Bridge at ACES has been designed to address the needs of students who require a school setting that supports community integration, as well as a positive transition to home school districts, post-secondary education, vocational training, or the workforce. 

Quotes:

“You have standards and expectations beyond what they would strive to do on their own. You don’t allow them to be mediocre by encouraging them to be the best version of themselves. You do this even after the kids leave the program.” ~CT Juvenile Justice Representative on ACES REGIONS (Anonymous)

“Our school district has been waiting for this type of program.  It will really benefit some of our students.” Anonymous Educational Leader