• Provides an engaging multicultural approach that addresses the achievement gap

• Promotes social/emotional skills, health/wellness, and family involvement

• Teaches problem-solving strategies on and off the tennis court

• Includes fun and relevant learning activities

ACE is an extended learning program that uses a math, literacy, and nutrition curriculum connected to Common Core State Standards and the sport of tennis. ACE is improving

outcomes and raising money for NJTL Chapters throughout the country.

ACE ACADEMICCREATIVEENGAGEMENT

Connecting Education to Tennis!

Philosophy Connects To Common Core State Standards

• The activities are designed to encourage academic achievement, health/wellness, and social/emotional skills by guiding children through educational processes that include decision-making, problem solving, and working together toward common goals

• Program provides important Developmental Assets™ by giving children and families access to safe, and engaging educational opportunities

• Program advances the mission and operations of 21st century grantees with support from the USTA and local National Junior Tennis & Learning chapters

• Math, literacy and nutrition lessons enhance classroom learning, encouraging students to communicate, and connect to Common Core State Standards

Tennis, Health and Learning Activities

• Includes multicultural children’s literature, poetry, and informational materials

• Read-aloud activities explore vocabulary and listening skills and enhance comprehension and connections

• Collaborative projects and discussions deepen thinking and help student express opinions while respecting the opinions of others

• Hands-on math activities build basic skills and opportunities to explore concepts taught in school

• Math manipulatives and tennis court structure provide investigation and exploration of shapes, lines, and angles

• Health and nutrition activities promote healthy habits, good eating habits, fi tness, self-awareness and communication skills

• Provides fi tness and family togetherness

Benefi ts for NJTL Chapters

• Stronger partnerships with schools and organizations

• Improved educational outcomes for kids

• Offers hands-on training and ongoing support

For more information about ACE Trainings and ACE Materials Kits, contact China Fanning, fanning@usta.com,914-696-7088, or visit www.usta.com/njtl.

ACE is Improving Outcomesfor NJTLs Throughout the Country!

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