Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE)

Photograph: ACE students

Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE) provides work experience, related classroom instruction and vocational transition planning for high school students with special needs. Students develop personal and career skills preparing them to live and work independently as vital, contributing members of their community.

Eligibility: this program is for students on an Individual Education Plan (IEP) who demonstrate a need for transition services.

Services: classroom instruction and experiential learning opportunities to assist the student in developing personal and career skills. Can include: internships, paid work experience, mentoring and career tours.

Application: speak with your site based ACE coordinator to inquire about the program, eligibility and enrollment.

Available at all district high schools in Fort Collins (Centennial, Fort Collins, Fossil Ridge, Poudre, Rocky Mountain).

More Information

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Contact Information

Centennial High School
Cassidy Montoya - (970) 488-4966

Fort Collins High School
Cathy Hettleman - (970) 488-8085

Fossil Ridge High School
Joe Allen - (970) 488-6260

Poudre High School
Steve Mishkind- (970) 488-6094

Rocky Mountain High School
Kim Nigro - (970) 488-7037

Poudre School District
Johannsen Support Services Center
2407 LaPorte Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 482-7420