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ACES, your partner in professional learning.
At ACES PDSI, we partner with educators, from paraeducators to superintendents, to turn strategy into action and build what’s next in education. We provide cost-effective, customized solution pathways that strengthen systems, solve real challenges, and lead lasting change.
Education is always evolving. So are we. From anticipating emerging trends and responsibly integrating new technologies, to sustaining initiatives that support equity and excellence, we help schools stay grounded in best practice while moving confidently toward innovation.
What sets us apart?
- Expertise across roles and systems – from classrooms to district leadership
- Clear strategies for managing and sustaining change – not just ideas, but actionable direction
- Early leadership in AI literacy and responsible tech integration
- A grounded approach – real solutions rooted in research, not buzzwords
Professional Learning Opportunities
We offer workshops, courses, and certification programs that help educators acquire new skills and advance in their profession. From instructional practices to subject-area expertise to technology integration, our sessions are designed to meet the needs of today’s schools. The ACES Staff Development Building in Hamden also operates as a hub for local and statewide professional learning and conferences.
In-District & Program Support
Our education specialists partner directly with schools, districts, and programs to design supports that are tailored to their unique goals. Whether the focus is curriculum development, technology integration, data analysis, or leadership growth, we customize every service to align with your priorities and ensure impact where it matters most. You won’t just get support.
You’ll get a collaborative partner with clear direction.
Our Services
Customized Professional Learning
Professional learning should fit your goals. We design experiences that target instructional strategies, leadership development, or system-wide change.
ACES Center for Artificial Intelligence
AI is reshaping every corner of education. We help teachers, leaders, paraeducators, and students engage with AI responsibly through training, coaching, and support. Our center also leads in research and the vetting of emerging tools, ensuring districts adopt technology that is practical, ethical, and rooted in real classroom needs.
Curriculum Writing Facilitation & Implementation Support
Curriculum writing teams gain clarity of process and product. A standards-aligned approach guides districts to create high-quality curriculum tailored to their students’ needs.
Train-the-Trainer for Leaders and Teachers
Capacity grows from within. Our Train-the-Trainer model equips leaders and teacher-leaders with tools, strategies, and resources to deliver professional learning and sustain impact over time.
Instructional Coaching
ACES instructional coaching provides personalized, job-embedded support that helps teachers refine their practice, strengthen instructional decision-making, and improve student outcomes.
Curriculum Audits and Management Plans
Strong systems start with a clear picture. We review curriculum for alignment, rigor, equity, and access, then help districts design management plans with timelines, roles, and responsibilities that ensure sustainability and continuous improvement.
Early Childhood Services
Strong foundations start early. We support educators with child development–based learning, coaching, curriculum support, and family engagement strategies.
Professional Support for Paraeducators
Paraeducators deserve meaningful preparation. Our services build skills through ParaPro test prep, instructional training, and customized support aligned to district needs.
Alternative Routes to Certification (ARC)
Teaching should be accessible. In partnership with the CT State Department of Education, our ARC program supports career changers and paraeducators in earning certification while continuing to work in schools.
Product Development
Educators deserve resources that evolve with their practice. We design tools and resources that address evolving practices in education, connect frameworks and research, and provide AI-supported companions for PLCs and independent learning.
What’s New at ACES PDSI
What Educators Are Saying
“ACES helped us turn our PD from passive to powerful.”
They get it. Their coaching is tailored, practical, and worth every penny.”
