Weslaco ISD ACE Program

At Weslaco ISD ACE, we are dedicated to inspiring and empowering every student to achieve their full, unique potential, equipping them to thrive and contribute meaningfully to our global community. As the Right Choice, we offer a comprehensive educational experience that fosters creativity, synergy, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Our mission is to develop lifelong learners, confident leaders, and engaged citizens. Through Texas ACE, we are committed to providing equitable access to both academic and non-academic learning experiences, ensuring that every child—regardless of economic status, race, or gender—has the opportunity to succeed in college, career, and life, and to realize their potential to change the world.

The Weslaco ISD ACE Program is administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). It is funded through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers initiative of the United States Department of Education to create community learning centers at Weslaco ISD that provide academic and enrichment opportunities during non-school hours, particularly for students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools and their families. The ACE Program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of ACE program participants. ACE Program Goals The goals of the WISD ACE Program are to: • Improve academic performance in reading and math through High-Quality Instructional materials that align with school-day learning. • Improve School Attendance • Improve Student Engagement in Learning • Improve Family Engagement ACE Program Activities All WISD ACE Program activities are based on the following 21st Century Components: • Targeted Academic Support • Student Enrichment • Family Engagement