ACA consultants provide individual support to teachers, regularly visit individual classrooms to build a rapport with students and determine the instructor’s strengths and weaknesses. We use this information to provide constructive feedback and help the teacher plan more effective, engaging lessons. Our consultants follow up by returning to the classroom to gauge the progress made by students as a result of the suggested changes.

Professional Development isn’t a one-time thing. It should be part of continuous improvement where employees are provided opportunities to constantly assess and improve their skills in assessment, teaching, and supporting student learning. There is no substitute for face-to-face events. Engage with experts, get answers to questions, improve assessment efforts, and develop best practices, practical insights, and assessment skills. Teacher Professional Development. Sessions for teachers include: Standards Based Alignment, MTSS, Structured and Supportive Learning, Classroom Management, Focused Instruction, Instructional Strategies, Participation and Engagement, Higher Order Thinking, Assessment Strategies, and Feedback.

ACA Consultants can identify the data needed, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, gap analyses, and evaluations of current practices and programs. Our staff can guide schools to take the kind of steps they need to devise excellent assessment systems that will meet state and local standards of compliance.

Our consultants can conduct a series of non-evaluative classroom visits that enable principals and teachers to reflect on learning strategies, student interaction with content,and student engagement.

Our consultants have the knowledge and experience to assist school leaders with ensuring compliance with local and state laws and governing agencies.

In addition, we offer services to create or restructure employee and parent handbooks.

ACA Consultants partners with School Development Services. "SDS" is a full service management team. Depending upon the needs of your school, ACA can refer you to "SDS" for accounting and financial services, inventory and supply services, marketing and many other additional management services.