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The Office of Innovation is leading this district led, initiative and school action to help move the campus from an F rated elementary campus. The ACE model is a proven model for increasing the student achievement levels of historically low-performing campuses to an A or B rating in a two-year period.
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Strategic staffing through the use of student achievement data and classroom walkthroughs to identify highly effective educators and financially incentivize them to participate in the ACE model.
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Differentiated professional development and coaching to support quality instructional design and delivery each day. Use of high quality instructional materials as defined by TEA.
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Opportunities to participate in planned, after-school learning experiences and enrichment activities along with evening meal service at no cost.
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Emphasis on positive adult-student interactions correlated to improved student outcomes with additional resources to support social and emotional health.
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Leaders and teachers will welcome parents as active participants in their child’s learning experience and foster strong community partnerships.
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With a mission to provide exceptional education to all students, Beaumont ISD recently announced the upcoming district-led transformation of Homer Drive Elementary. Beginning in 2022-2023, Homer Drive Elementary School will implement the Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) program to ensure that Beaumont ISD best meets the individual students’ social and emotional and academic needs.
Fourteen districts across the state of Texas have implemented ACE to provide students in high mobility, high poverty areas with a proven platform for closing achievement and opportunity gaps. Early innovators in the school transformation work included Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs. From the time of program inception, each district has experienced increased academic performance in core content areas. To date, 30,000 students across 14 districts are enrolled in ACE schools. According to a recent study of ACE campuses in Dallas County, on average, ACE campuses saw smaller declines in learning loss compared to non-ACE campuses despite being in communities more likely to be impacted by COVID-19. ACE campuses tout improved student and staff attendance rates, accelerated student growth and achievement, and a stronger parent-school connection.
New features for Beaumont ISD’s ACE campus include an extended school day, which allows for increased instructional time to focus on critical subjects like reading and math, targeted interventions/tutoring, homework help and more. The ACE campus will also leverage extended school hours to offer a variety of enrichment activities. Because a priority of the program is to provide for social and emotional care, many other basic needs are also provided for students and families. Some of these include discounted uniforms, free breakfast, lunch and dinner and free evening transportation on Monday through Thursday for students who stay for the extended day. Additionally, the team of highly effective educators recruited for the campus will be handpicked from across BISD, offered an opportunity to earn financial incentives and the chance to co-build a dynamic and transformative learning environment alongside talented peers.
BISD announced its upcoming ACE initiative during the February 17th board meeting. For additional information about the Beaumont ISD ACE program at Homer Drive Elementary, please contact the Office of Innovation at 409-617-5280.
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Accelerating Campus Excellence Presentation
ACE Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a different contract for ACE teachers?
There will be a contract addendum for ACE positions, and the term will be consistent with current contract status.
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What are the professional work hours for ACE staff?
Homer Drive Elementary hours will be determined in conjunction with the district's 2022-23 school year hours. The district is in the process of finalizing school hours. More information will be shared soon.
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When will parents have an in-depth presentation on ACE?
In March, parents will receive an invitation to attend a meeting to learn more about the ACE program.
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What are the student school hours at ACE?
The enrichment will be determined after the 2022-23 school hours for the district is finalized.
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Will the grade levels served at Homer Drive change due to ACE?
Homer Drive will continue to serve students in Pre-K through 5th grade on the campus.
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Will I have to work on Saturdays?
Working on Saturdays will be a campus-based decision, as it is now across the district.
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When will we have summer professional development?
The dates have not yet been determined, but we are currently looking at dates in late July.
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What will the extra hour of the school day encompass?
The extra hour will be built into the master schedule with a focus student acceleration in reading and math.
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How were teachers selected for an invitation to the ACE reception on March 30, 2022?
As a starting point, invitations will be primarily based on student achievement data from STAAR, Star360 or MClass growth data, with additional weight given to those who successfully work with at-risk populations. BISD has outstanding teachers who may not have been identified through the data analysis. All teachers will have the opportunity to apply through our job posting and application process.
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Can teachers inside our district apply for openings even though they are not on the list to be invited?
Yes! Beginning the week of February 20th, ACE postings will be released and open to all BISD employees as well as candidates outside BISD.
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What about paraprofessionals?
All staff at Homer will need to express interest in remaining at the campus and formally re-apply for their positions. Once paraprofessional openings are posted, all district paraprofessional staff will have the opportunity to apply.
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Do I have to sign a three-year commitment?
No, however, the expectation is for staff to remain a part of the program for the three-year duration and beyond.
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If I already receive a bilingual, advanced degree, coaching or subject-area specific stipend, will I still receive that stipend?
As long as those stipends are still being offered by the district and you remain in a position that offers a stipend, you will continue to receive that stipend in addition to the ACE incentive.
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Will my current benefits/leave balances change due to ACE?
No, your benefits and leave balances will not change due to ACE.
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Who can attend the ACE campus at Homer Drive?
The ACE program will not impact the attendance zone for Homer Drive. All students currently zoned to or currently enrolled at Homer Drive will continue to attend.
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ACE Bright Spots
Under careful consideration as to what is best for students, BISD researched districts across Texas to understand how the ACE program is implemented in other districts. Our goal is to have exponential growth witnessed in other districts like Garland and Richardson ISD's right here for our students.