May 15, 2024Measuring Core CapacitiesBy Jamie Schefen At Acera, we have a shared set of values which we hold as a community and capacities which we…
May 8, 2024Rethinking Assessment: Beyond Traditional TestsBy Emily Stefanich Standardized assessments have long been the go-to method for measuring student performance in schools, providing a snapshot of academic…
January 10, 2024Neuropsych Evaluations: A Parent’s PerspectiveAs a parent, I have had my fair share of “Why on Earth is this happening?” moments. My two sons are such…
October 12, 2023The IMPp process at AceraIMPp stands for Inquiry, Making, and Passion project. Each week on Monday and Thursday mornings, all Upper School students (currently in grades 6…
October 4, 2023Individual Learning Plans: A Guide to a Gifted Student’s LearningEinstein is credited with the adage, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a…
September 14, 2023How to get the most out of Listening ConferencesDear Acera Families, The school year continues to build momentum and the ‘buzz’ in the building from the first week took on…
August 30, 2023How we hire teachers at AceraBy George Papayannis, Director of Upper School We are excited to welcome two new core classroom teachers, Jill Rubinstein and Renee Scherer,…
August 25, 2023Interested in Acera? Join us at our Parent Info Session!Acera is still accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year. To learn more, contact Admissions Director Tami Cronin at the email below…
April 27, 2023Ability-Based Math at AceraWhat if math class was a place where kids’ problem solving and deep thinking skills could come alive, and a place where…
March 1, 2023Individual Learning Plans at AceraAt Acera, our goal is to create a learning environment in which students can become the best version of themselves, given each…
