ACE Program, Where All Children Succeed
Discover Houston's most innovative private school program designed specifically for children with unique learning needs. The ACE (All Children Excel) program combines expert clinical support, SPED certified teachers, and individualized instruction tailored to each child.
ACE is not a regular classroom with a few extra accommodations. It is a small, structured learning environment for students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, autism, and other unique learning needs. ACE uses a structured literacy, science of reading approach for reading and writing, intensive small group and 1:1 support (2 through 4:1 and 1:1), and targeted coaching in math, attention, and executive function. Families choose ACE when their child needs more than "extra help" to succeed, they need a different way of teaching.
Who Is ACE Designed For?
ACE is purpose built for students whose learning needs make a traditional classroom hard to access. If your child has any of the following, ACE may be the right environment.
Meet Our ACE Program Director
Dr. Ashanti Johnson
ACE Program Director, 6th through 12th Grade Science Teacher, STEM Chair
Dr. Johnson is an internationally recognized geochemist, chemical oceanographer, and STEM education leader, and the first African American to earn a doctoral degree in oceanography from Texas A&M University. Her passion for helping youth succeed academically and professionally led her to earn teaching certifications in 8th through 12th grade Earth and Space Sciences and in K through 12 special education, which she brings directly to the ACE Program.
She has served on the faculties of the University of Texas at Arlington, Georgia Tech, and the University of South Florida; advised the U.S. Department of Defense and the National Science Foundation; and represented the U.S. Department of State at STEM events across Cambodia, Samoa, Fiji, and the Cook Islands. She received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring at the White House and is an elected Fellow of the American Geophysical Union.
- Directs the ACE Program for students with specialized learning needs
- Certified in K through 12 special education, mild/moderate and severe/profound
- Presidential Award recipient and AGU Fellow
ACE vs. Traditional Classroom
How is ACE different from a regular class at PSAT Academy?
Whole Group Instruction
Best for students who can keep up with grade level work with modest supports.
A Different Way of Teaching
Designed for students who need more than accommodations, they need a different model.
Not sure which is the right fit?
Our team can review your child's evaluations and help you choose between ACE and a traditional classroom with supports.
Specialized Support for Every Learning Need
Our SPED certified teachers provide targeted interventions for the most common learning differences and neurodivergent profiles we serve.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ADHD Support
Dyslexia & Learning Disabilities
Structured Literacy at the Core
ACE uses a structured literacy, science of reading approachexplicit, systematic, cumulative, and diagnostic. It is the most effective method for students with dyslexia and related reading difficulties, and it strengthens every struggling reader.
This is fundamentally different from accommodations alone. ACE students receive daily, explicit skill building in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, plus the accommodations they need to access the rest of their school day.
A Typical ACE Day
Parents of neurodivergent students care about how much targeted intervention time their child actually receives. Here's the approximate daily breakdown for an ACE student.
Structured Literacy
Science of reading, multisensory instruction in phonics, fluency, and comprehension.
Math Intervention
Targeted numeracy support, including dyscalculia specific strategies and number sense building.
Executive Function & SEL Coaching
Attention, organization, self regulation, and social emotional skills.
Core PSAT Academics (Scaffolded)
Grade level science, social studies, and writing with embedded scaffolds and accommodations.
Enrichment & Peer Interaction
Art, PE, technology, and structured social time with the broader PSAT community.
Movement & Sensory Breaks
Built in regulation breaks throughout the day to support focus and self-regulation.
Schedules are individualized, ACE students still access PSAT's full academic program and community, but with significantly more scaffolding, intervention time, and 1:1 support. Specific minutes are tailored to each student's IEP style learning plan.
Outcomes & Progress Monitoring
Families who have been burned by vague "support" elsewhere deserve to see real, measurable growth. Here's how we track it and keep you informed.
How We Track Progress
Parent Communication
What You'll See
Led by Certified Special Education Teachers
Every ACE classroom is led by a state certified Special Education teacher with specialized training in structured literacy, neurodivergent learning, and individualized instruction. Our teachers don't just accommodate, they teach differently. Choose synchronous online learning from home, in person on campus, or have a certified teacher come to you.
SPED Certified & Structured Literacy Trained
Texas certified Special Education teachers with training in Orton Gillingham and science of reading methodologies for dyslexia and language based learning differences.
Neurodivergent Informed Practice
Experienced supporting students with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and anxiety. Teachers adjust pacing, environment, and instruction in the moment based on each student's profile.
Continuing Clinical Oversight
Instruction is supervised by our clinical team with expertise across autism, speech, and behavioral therapy to guide goal setting, progress monitoring, and parent communication.
Innovative New Learning Center
A purpose built campus designed for students with specialized educational needs, safe, modern, and equipped for personalized learning.
Certified SpED Teachers
Specialized educators trained in differentiated instruction and individualized learning plans.
Technology Equipped Classrooms
Modern interactive displays, devices, and adaptive learning tools in every room.
Controlled Access Entrances
Secure entry points with monitored access to keep students safe at all times.
Security & Panic Enabled
Panic button systems and emergency protocols integrated throughout the campus.
Large, Open Classrooms
Spacious learning environments that support movement, sensory needs, and small group work.
Private Tutoring Rooms
Dedicated spaces for one on one instruction, therapy sessions, and focused work.
ACE Program Tuition
Annual tuition by delivery format and grade band. Financial aid and TEFA awards may significantly reduce net cost.
ACE Online, Small Group (2 through 4 students)
Live virtual instruction in a small group setting
ACE On Campus, Small Group (2 through 4 students)
Small group in person instruction at our Houston campus
ACE One on One Private Instruction
One on One Online
Dedicated 1:1 virtual instruction with a credentialed SPED teacher.
One on One On Campus
Private 1:1 instruction at the Houston campus with full facility access.
One on One, Teacher to Home
Certified teacher delivers private instruction in the comfort of your home.
All tuition is annual. Most families qualify for financial aid through TEFA, ACE Scholarships, and PSAT aid, significantly reducing net cost. Contact admissions for an individualized quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about the ACE Program.
Ready to Get Started?
The ACE Program represents the future of special education. We don't just accommodate learning differences; we leverage them as pathways to exceptional success.
Dr. Andrew Green
Founder, PSAT Academy
832-219-2063
Camisha Adams
Head of School
832-451-0894