Area Cooperative for Educational Support (ACES) serves 22 school districts in Northwest Missouri to better meet the needs of at-risk and special education students. 

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ACES provides the following services to the 22 member districts

Pyramid of Interventions Support
Educational Diagnostician Services
School Based Intervention Teams
Coordination of Special Education Therapies

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Mission

The Area Cooperative for Educational Support (ACES) is committed to providing a full continuum of special education and at-risk services for students in member districts from pre-school through 12th grade, as well as, to build the capacity of the educators and school systems in addressing the issues that interfere with educational outcomes.

Vision

ACES will strive to be a comprehensive program of services for students whose behavioral difficulties and academic issues interfere with their educational performance. The key to this service provision is the active collaboration amongst educators, parents, students and the community.

Crisis Prevention

ACES staff uses the Crisis Prevention Institutes program of Non-violent Crisis Intervention.  For more information, go to www.crisisprevention.com

Area Cooperative for EducationAL Support             Director: PAULA CHAMBERS              1212 A South Main Street, Maryville MO 64468      660 582 3768         FAX: 660 582 2807