Peoria Campus

State approved private special education school serving students in grades K-12 with a wide range of disabilities. In addition to providing academic instruction in all areas, we also provide social & emotional instruction on a daily basis.

Principal: Andrae Holland
Email: Andrae.Holland@theaces.net
Assistant Principal: Jessica Holschlag
Email: Jessica.Holschlag@theaces.net
Assistant Principal: Leigh Trainor
Email: Leigh.Trainor@theaces.net

Phone: (623) 937-5090
Fax: (623) 937-5349

Location:
6815 W Cactus Rd
Peoria, AZ 85381

Communication is key

Students who are placed with us are given academic assessments to identify their baselines in order to track academic progress as well as progress towards their IEP goals. To ensure parents are kept informed on the progress of their child each student has an assigned teacher/case manager who is responsible for developing their child’s IEP. Parents also receive a daily assessment email informing them of their child’s successes and areas in need of continued development.

“We love that Lexi has developed trust with staff and has continued to learn to gain control of herself. Lots of improvement. The staff have been great! Watching them with the kids and how they interact is always interesting and they always teach me something new.”

Parent of a Step Ahead Student

Peoria Campus Events

Fall Semester 2026

Aug 10 – First Day of School
Aug 19 – Meet the Teacher/Open House (5:30-7:00pm)
Sept 7 – No School Labor Day
Sept 11 – Patriot Day Ceremony
Oct 6 – Picture Day
Oct 8-9 – No School Fall Break
Oct 26-30 – Red Ribbon/Bully Prevention Week
Nov 3 – Picture Retakes
Nov 11 – No School Veteran’s Day Observed
Nov 19 – Turkey Bowl
Nov 26-27 – No School Thanksgiving Break
Dec 1 – District Luncheon
Dec 9 – Winterfest (5:30-7:00pm)
Dec 14-18 – Spirit Week
Dec 17 – Mid Year Graduation
Dec 18 – Early release 12:30 pm
Dec 21- Jan 1 – Winter Break

Spring Semester 2027

Jan 4 – Return to School
Jan 18- No School Martin Luther King Jr Day
Jan 25-29 – Animal Appreciation Week
Feb 2 – Cap & Gown Picture Day (Kinder/Seniors)
Feb 5 – Austin Centers Spirit/Jersey Day
Feb 12 – Talent Show
Feb 15 – No School Presidents’ Day
feb 16-19 – Student Appreciation Week
Feb 26 – International Stand Up to Bullying (Wear Pink)
March 1-5 – Student Field Week
March 8-12 – Spirit Week
March 12 – Early Release 12:30 pm
March 15-29 – No School Spring Break
March 26 – Austin Centers Celebration Day / Early Release 12:30 pm
May 3-7 – Teacher Appreciation Week
May 11 – Award Ceremony – Elementary & Middle School
May 13 – Award Ceremony – Rising Stars & Step Ahead
May 14 – Award Ceremony – High School & JumpStart
May 26 – 8th Grade Promotion
May 27 – Graduation
May 28 – Last Day of School Early release 12:30 pm

Our Educational Programs

Elementary

Designed to enhance the development of younger students through academic and social growth.

About The Program

Middle School

Focus is placed on assisting each student to meet his or her academic, social, emotional, and behavioral goals.

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High School

Staff will model enthusiasm in the areas of thinking, learning and doing and will consistently maintain high expectations and standards.

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Jump Start/Career Services

Provides “hands on” training to develop employable skills and prepare for the future.

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