The questions schools ask us most.

We're an educational-consulting organization that helps schools and districts reduce punitive discipline and rebuild belonging. We partner with teams on relationship-centered discipline, proactive Tier 1 behavior support, restorative practices, appreciative inquiry, experiential learning, and keynotes — always starting from the belief that relationships, not systems alone, change outcomes.

Yes. ACES is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our mission is to help schools move from compliance-based discipline to connection-centered cultures where every student belongs.

ACES was founded by Jennifer Awesome, our Founder & Educational Consultant, who brings 25+ years in schools and education — classroom teaching, school leadership, district initiatives, and collaboration with tribal communities. She's a WAESOL presenter, an Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) speaker, and an "Influential Women" honoree, based in Poulsbo, Washington.

Connection over compliance, experiences over information, and belonging as the foundation. Systems don't change outcomes — relationships do. Punitive removals rarely teach the lesson we hope for; relationship-centered, restorative approaches keep students connected while still holding real accountability.

Relationship-Centered Discipline, Positive & Proactive Tier 1 Systems (P2BIS), Appreciative Inquiry & Strength-Based Leadership, Project- and Experience-Based Learning, Fail Forward, Restorative Practices, a School Climate & Culture Audit, the Reigniting Belonging keynote, and custom professional development. We tailor the mix to what your team actually needs.

Single-day trainings, multi-day series, keynotes, and virtual sessions. We can deliver a one-time keynote, an ongoing coaching partnership across a school year, or anything in between.

It depends on where you're stuck. If office referrals are climbing, start with Relationship-Centered Discipline or proactive Tier 1 systems. If you want an honest picture of your building, begin with a School Climate & Culture Audit. If you need to re-energize staff, a keynote is a powerful start. Reach out and we'll help you choose.

Yes. The Reigniting Belonging keynote and related talks are a great fit for staff kickoffs, professional development days, and education conferences.

K–12 schools and districts, tribal schools, alternative programs, and education conferences. We partner with principals, district leaders, counselors, and whole staffs.

Both. We serve Washington schools on-site and work with schools nationwide virtually. Distance is never a barrier to partnering with us.

We're based in Poulsbo, Washington. We deliver on-site work throughout Washington and virtual work for schools anywhere in the United States.

Reach out to Jennifer at [email protected] or call (360) 271-7012. We'll talk through your goals and build a plan that fits your school.

Every school is different, so we scope each engagement to your needs rather than posting fixed prices. Reach out for a custom proposal — whether that's a single keynote or a year-long partnership.

Start with a short conversation. We'll learn where your school is, what you're hoping to change, and recommend a starting point — a keynote, a training series, or a climate audit. From there we build a custom scope.

Yes. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our aim is impact, not margin. We work with schools and districts to fit meaningful support within real budgets — just tell us what you're working with.

A warm, honest, strength-based partnership. We start by finding what's already working, build on it, and help your team move from managing behavior to building belonging — with practical tools staff can use right away.