Alternative Counseling Education
Alternative Counseling Education (ACE) is a board approved alternative for long-term suspensions for students who violate policy 6410. An exception shall be made when a first infraction does not involve the distribution, sale, possession with intent to sell, or conspiracy to distribute or sell a substance prohibited by this policy, an alternative to long-term suspension shall be offered. This alternative may be offered one time to students during their school career unless an exception is made by the superintendent.
Pre-Approved ACE Vendors
- A New Start Support Services II, LLC ( (919-791-6095) .
- Achievable Therapeutic Interventions (919-231-2261)-5421 Old Poole Road, Suite 107, Raleigh
- Durham Child Development and Behavioral Health Clinic (919-668-4497)-402 Trent Drive, Durham
- Family Legacy Mental Health Services (919-834-2000)-204 N Person Street, Raleigh
- First Step Services (919-833-8899)-211 E Six Forks Road, Raleigh
- Ridgeview Counseling Associates (919-467-9995)-106-D Ridgeview Drive, Cary
- True Outreach (919-212-8156)- 2949 New Bern Ave, Raleigh and 12339 Wake Union Church Road, Suite 103, Wake Forest
- Turning Point (919-781-8161)-4505 Fair Meadow Lane, Suite 106, Raleigh
- Sigma Health Services (919-848-9108)- 8368 Six Forks Road, Suite 102, Raleigh
- Southlight Pathways (919-872-7373)-1012 Oberlin Road, Suite 300, Raleigh
Students and parents may opt to seek services from an outside vendor to provide the Alternative Education and/or Counseling program. You will need to return the completed Outside Vendor Application to the Office of Student Due Process by the third day of the suspension for approval.
All forms for enrollment into ACE must be obtained from your principal.
If there are any problems or concerns with one of the pre-approved ACE vendors, please contact the Office of Student Due Process at 919-431-7303 or .
Outside Vendors
Must fill out Outside Vendor Portion of ACE Packet.