Each ACE Educator learning opportunity includes a link to the facilitator’s webpage. You may need to register to receive a certificate of completion. Confirmation of attendance or completion is required to have your course participation count toward an ACE Educator profile photo frame.

Some of the curated courses and events hosted by partner institutions have an associated fee. We consciously choose to feature a variety of ACE Educator learning opportunities, including many that are offered at no cost, to ensure that all educators have access to these resources. If we have chosen to list a course or event that requires a small fee charged by the partner organization, it is because we believe in the value of the course content. 

You are not required to attend any paid courses to earn an ACE Educator profile photo frame. If you do opt to participate in an external professional learning opportunity that has an associated fee, you are responsible for that cost. As an independent business owner, you should be sure to discuss these business expenses with a tax professional.

Yes, you may submit additional professional learning that you have completed or plan to complete for consideration toward an ACE Educator profile frame using the ACE Framework submission form. You will be asked to provide evidence that the learning opportunity meets the following criteria for it to be considered:

• You completed the course or attended the event no more than 8 years in the past (if submitting a previously completed learning opportunity).
• The lessons or focus areas of the learning opportunity are based on academic research.
• The objectives of the professional learning are aligned with one or more of the ACE pillars.
• The course or event is/was sponsored by an individual or organization experienced in providing professional learning to educators, such as a college, university, or professional association.
• The course or event is/was hosted by individuals who have demonstrated qualifications and credentials in the focus area of professional development.

Yes, you must complete the reflection activity within each ACE pillar module for your learning to count toward becoming an ACE Educator. This includes if you submit an external professional learning opportunity for consideration. After submitting your reflection, you will receive your certificate of completion within 5-10 business days after our team reviews your submission.

Participating in ACE Educator learning opportunities help you enhance your class experience for every learner. When your classes are outstanding, your number of great reviews and re-enrollments from happy families may increase. 

In fact, Outschool data shows that educators who complete additional learning opportunities beyond the required onboarding modules are about 3.5 times more likely to receive enrollments for their classes than educators who only complete the required modules. These educators also have a higher average star rating from parent reviews. 

Achieving ACE Educator status and adding your ACE Educator photo frame to your profile signals to families that you are invested in delivering high-quality class experiences and in your own growth as an educator. Profile photo frames are only awarded to educators who complete ACE Educator courses as described above, and this exclusive marketing tool can help you attract new learners.

Additionally, ACE Educator status is required to earn a Rising Star or Star Educator or organization badge. Read more about all the requirements to earn a badge, and stay tuned as we develop more ways to recognize and amplify the impact becoming an ACE Educator has on class experiences.

Note: Outschool will always continue to promote all classes on our platform through ongoing widespread marketing efforts. As an educator entrepreneur, achieving ACE Educator status is just one way you can choose to market your teaching business to prospective families.