ACE-to-BASE™ — Teacher & District FAQ

1. What is ACE-to-BASE™?

ACE-to-BASE™ (Adverse Childhood Experiences → Building Adaptive Social-Emotional Skills) is a Tier 1 universal prevention and early-intervention framework being developed to support emotional wellness, school safety, and long-term student outcomes through early identification and prevention-focused supports.

2. Is ACE-to-BASE™ a curriculum or therapy program?

No. ACE-to-BASE™ is not a therapy program and not a diagnostic tool. It is a Tier 1 prevention infrastructure designed to:

• Support early emotional skill development
  
  

• Reduce escalation into Tier 2 and Tier 3 services
  
  

• Strengthen school-wide prevention systems
  
  

3. Does ACE-to-BASE™ replace school counselors, psychologists, or special education?

No. ACE-to-BASE™:

• Does not replace any school-based clinical or special education services
  
  

• Does not conduct diagnosis
  
  

• Does not provide treatment
  
  

It is designed to support and strengthen existing school systems, not replace them.

4. Will ACE-to-BASE™ increase teacher workload?

No. The framework is being engineered specifically for:

• Low teacher burden
  
  

• Minimal new documentation
  
  

• Universal Tier 1 screening processes
  
  

• Clear referral pathways for school administrators
  
  

The goal is to reduce long-term teacher workload by decreasing crisis-driven classroom disruption.

5. How are students identified in the system?

All identification occurs at the Tier 1 universal level through:

• Structured screening tools
  
  

• School-approved processes
  
  

• District governance and data protocols
  
  

No individual screening occurs without district authorization.

6. Does ACE-to-BASE™ involve outside clinical providers?

ACE-to-BASE™ is a prevention and infrastructure system, not a treatment program. Any clinical referrals remain under:

• District procedures
  
  

• Parent consent
  
  

• Local healthcare provider networks
  
  

7. Is data collected on students?

If deployed, all data systems are:

• Designed to align with FERPA and applicable state regulations
  
  

• Governed by district-approved data agreements
  
  

• Used strictly for prevention and outcomes measurement
  
  

No public deployment occurs without formal approval.

8. Can teachers independently implement ACE-to-BASE™?

No. ACE-to-BASE™ is implemented only through district, school board, and administrative approval processes.

Teachers do not independently deploy the system.

9. What is the Mini SEL System?

The Mini SEL System is a separate commercial educational program for:

• Homeschool families
  
  

• Private education providers
  
  

It is not part of public school deployment and is not used in district settings unless separately authorized.

10. Is ACE-to-BASE™ currently active in public schools?

ACE-to-BASE™ is currently in its Program Development & Pilot Readiness Phase. All public school pilots require:

• Formal district approval
  
  

• School board authorization
  
  

• Contractual governance