ACE-to-BASE™ & Mini SEL System — Parent FAQ

1. What is the purpose of ACE-to-BASE™ for families?

ACE-to-BASE™ focuses on early emotional skill development to help children build:

• Emotional awareness
  
  

• Self-regulation
  
  

• Coping skills
  
  

• Social communication
  
  

• Resilience
  
  

The goal is to support children before problems escalate into crisis.

2. What is the Mini SEL System?

The Mini SEL System is a home- and private-education version of early social-emotional skill-building designed specifically for:

• Parents
  
  

• Homeschool families
  
  

• Private education providers
  
  

It is an educational prevention program, not a medical or therapeutic service.

3. Is the Mini SEL System therapy?

No. Mini SEL:

• Is not therapy
  
  

• Does not diagnose
  
  

• Does not treat mental illness
  
  

• Does not replace counseling or psychiatric care
  
  

It is designed to teach foundational emotional skills only.

4. Can Mini SEL help children with diagnosed mental health conditions?

Mini SEL may support general emotional skill-building, but it is not a treatment program and should be used only as a supplement to professional care when clinical conditions are present.

5. What ages is Mini SEL designed for?

Mini SEL is designed for:

• Early childhood
  
  

• Elementary-age children
  
  

• Developmentally appropriate skill levels
  
  

Exact age placement depends on the specific module used.

6. Is my child being “screened” through the Mini SEL System?

No. The Mini SEL System:

• Does not conduct mental health screening
  
  

• Does not collect clinical data
  
  

• Does not create medical or psychological records
  
  

It is strictly educational.

7. What if my child needs professional help?

If your child experiences:

• Persistent sadness
  
  

• Severe anxiety
  
  

• Aggression
  
  

• Self-harm thoughts
  
  

• Suicidal behavior
  
  

• Significant emotional distress
  
  

Please seek:

• A licensed mental health professional
  
  

• Your pediatric provider
  
  

• Or emergency services immediately when needed
  
  

Mini SEL is not designed for crisis care.

8. How does this relate to public schools?

ACE-to-BASE™ public school programs and the Mini SEL System are:

• Legally separate
  
  

• Operationally distinct
  
  

• Governed under different approval processes
  
  

Public school participation requires formal district approval.

Mini SEL can be used privately without school involvement.

9. How do parents access the Mini SEL System?

Parents may request information about:

• Program access
  
  

• Packages
  
  

• Homeschool or private provider options
  
  

By Visiting Our YouTube ACE to BASE Channel

10. Important Safety Disclaimer

The Mini SEL System is an educational tool only. It does not:

• Diagnose
  
  

• Treat
  
  

• Cure
  
  

• Replace professional mental health care
  
  

For emergencies, parents should call 911 or seek immediate medical attention at the nearest Emergency Room.