K-12 Education
At American College of Education, we recognize and appreciate the unique and challenging work teachers do every day. That’s why our partners get special recognition and support from us throughout the year. Whether it’s back-to-school
season or Teacher Appreciation Week, your educators will receive extra benefits from ACE as a thank you for all they do.
"The longstanding affiliation agreement between the Prince George’s County Board of Education and the American College of Education has provided meaningful, high quality learning opportunities that address individual employee
needs in a variety of bachelor’s, master’s or certificate granting programs. Hundreds of District employees have received advanced degrees. The District appreciates ACE’s attention to detail and innovative approach
to online learning."
Dr. Eleanor White
University Partnership Liaison
Prince George's County Board of Education
ACE partners with more than 1,750 education partners in 47 states to provide educators and employees an opportunity to enroll at ACE at a discounted rate and gain access to a range of other partner benefits. Right from the start, we’ll
work side-by-side every step of the way to create a customized plan that makes a difference in the lives of your unique students. Some of our education partner benefits include:
- Reduced tuition on our already-affordable online programs
- Dedicated partner website
- Professional development webinars
- Sponsorship support for various organization activities
If your organization would like more information about being part of our growing list of education partners, please contact Melissa Hill to get started.
ACE Partnerships by State
All partnership numbers as of 3/1/2021
Academic
At American College of Education, we’re all about making education accessible. That’s why we partner with academic organizations to create transfer pathways for students at every step of their educational journey. Our academic
partnerships provide professional development transcription or even direct entry into ACE programs.
Direct Partnership Pathways
Through ACE's partnership with Bridge Education Group, IDELTOnlin™ (International Diploma in English Language Teaching - Online) students can seamlessly transition up to 9 credits into a variety of online, affordable,
high-quality graduate degree programs at ACE.
ACE partners with iteach® to allow those who complete the iteach® program for teacher or principal certification to transfer up to 12 credits into a wide variety of online, affordable, high-quality
ACE master’s and doctoral degree programs.
Learners Edge provides versatile and effective continuing education graduate credit courses for teachers. Through our partnership, select ACE as your transcribing institution when you enroll in a Learners Edge course or transfer
up to 9 Learners Edge courses into a variety of programs at ACE.
Voyager Sopris Learning® and ACE are making it possible to earn graduate credit for LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling). LETRS® completers can transfer
up to 12 graduate credits into select ACE programs or request a transcript for completed LETRS® coursework.
ACE is proud to partner with the National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) to provide transfer credits toward STEM-related ACE master’s or doctoral programs, designed in conjunction with NISE and Accelerate Learning, the
provider of STEMscopes learning tools.
ACE partners with the NCEE (National Center on Education and the Economy) to provide NISL completers up to 9 transfer credits towards ACE doctoral programs.
Through the partnership with NJCTL and ACE, students can apply up to 15 transfer credits for completed NJCTL courses toward specific master’s and doctoral programs.
The Quality Matters (QM)Teaching Online Certificate helps elevate the skills of virtual instructors enabling successful delivery of content in an online environment. Our collaboration with QM establishes a seamless process for
those earning a QM Teaching Online Certificate to enroll at American College of Education.
ACE partners with Teachers of Tomorrow to provide up to 9 transfer credits for completion of their Alternative Educator Certification Program.
ACE partners with IGA Institute to offers over 350,000 students a 10 percent tuition grant toward ACE programs, and those with a certificate of completion from IGA Institute are eligible for a seamless transfer of six credits toward
ACE’s B.S. in Applied Management and Leadership program.
Undergraduate Course Providers
Distance Learning Systems (DLSI) provides program specific accelerated courses where students can complete 100% online general education and general elective college-level courses required for ACE Bachelor completion programs and
nursing degrees.
Through ACE’s partnership with Gateway, students can complete undergraduate course requirements that transfer into ACE’s Bachelor completion programs and nursing programs.
Outlier.org courses are 100% online and Zoom-free, offering an immersive, interactive digital experience for $400 per course. Outlier is an entirely new way to earn college credit on your time, and our partnership with Outlier
establishes credit pathways for a seamless transfer process into programs at the American College of Education.
Through its partnership with ACE, Straighterline offers general education credits that transfer into ACE’s Bachelor completion programs and nursing programs.
ACE partners with Study.com so students can complete general education undergraduate course requirements for a seamless transfer experience into an ACE degree program.
If your organization would like more information about being part of our growing list of academic partners, please contact Tammy Boyer to get started.
Community College
American College of Education is committed to a smooth and seamless transition from community college to the next step in a student’s education. With one of our strategic partnerships in place, your students can put their hard-earned
credits toward a degree from ACE without missing a beat. Whatever their career goals, ACE is here to get them there.
Undergraduate Course Providers
Distance Learning Systems (DLSI) provides program specific accelerated courses where students can complete 100% online general education and general elective college-level courses required for ACE Bachelor completion programs and
nursing degrees.
Through ACE’s partnership with Gateway, students can complete undergraduate course requirements that transfer into ACE’s Bachelor completion programs and nursing programs.
Through its partnership with ACE, Straighterline offers general education credits that transfer into ACE’s Bachelor completion programs and nursing programs.
ACE partners with Study.com so students can complete general education undergraduate course requirements for a seamless transfer experience into an ACE degree program.
If your organization would like more information about being part of our growing list of community college partners, please contact Marianne Schmeling to get started.
Healthcare
At American College of Education, we recognize and appreciate the important contributions healthcare professionals make at all levels, and it’s our privilege to provide the right partnership benefits. We work with our partner healthcare
organizations to offer support and benefits that are designed with the needs of your organization in mind.
Some of our healthcare partner benefits include:
- Grants toward tuition at ACE, ranging from $250-$1000, depending on the program
- Complementary webinars about current topics in healthcare
- Special celebrations during Nurse Appreciation Week and the holiday season
Undergraduate Course Providers
Distance Learning Systems (DLSI) provides program specific accelerated courses where students can complete 100% online general education and general elective college-level courses required for ACE Bachelor completion programs and
nursing degrees.
If your organization would like more information about being part of our growing list of partners, please contact Marianne Schmeling to get started.
Business
At American College of Education, we understand the hard work it takes to balance education with a packed schedule. Our business partnerships help lighten the load for employees heading back to school. With ACE’s flexible coursework
and partnership tuition grants, your employees’ next career goal is in reach.
For information about becoming an ACE business partner, contact Darryl Brown.
Educational Assistance Partners
International Scholarship & Tuition Services provides reduced ACE tuition to eligible International Scholarship & Tuition Services clients and employees.
Scholarship America provides reduced ACE tuition to eligible Scholarship America clients and employees.
Edcor provides reduced ACE tuition to eligible Edcor clients and employees.
Bright Horizons EdAssist Solutions provides reduced ACE tuition to eligible EdAssist Soluitions clients, employees and employee family members.
BenefitEd provides reduced ACE tuition to eligible BenefitEd clients and employees.
Nonprofit Partners
American College of Education is a Certified B Corporation, which means our commitment to social responsibility is woven into everything we do. We partner with nonprofit organizations across the country that provide crucial services or
materials to educators and schools in their communities.
As a nonprofit partner, your organization will receive specialized benefits to help you reach more of the communities you serve. ACE works one-on-one with our nonprofit partners to tailor sponsorships according to each organization’s
unique needs.
Featured Partnerships
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