The mission of Acelero Learning is to partner with local communities to provide comprehensive experiences that enrich the lives of young children and their families. We are committed to supporting the highest quality programs that support the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth of all children. We strive to meet the needs of a diverse multi-cultural population and to foster successful home, school, and community partnerships.

Description:
Acelero Learning partners with local communities to support high-quality Head Start Programs, enhancing the lives of young children and their families.

We, at Acelero, believe that:
Our highest priority is to foster positive outcomes for children and families.

Our environment must be nurturing and also meet the highest health and safety standards.

Curriculum should include child-directed activities, to promote children's independence and strong sense of self.

Children learn better after their nutritional, health and mental health needs are met.

Children with disabilities learn best in an inclusive, least-restricted environment.

Families from diverse backgrounds enrich the quality of our programs.

Our well-qualified, well-trained, professional staff is essential to providing an excellent program.

History:
In 2001, Acelero Learning began working with local leaders in communities where Head Start grants had been revoked or relinquished to build strong organizations that could serve as the replacement grantee. What began with one partner program, serving 227 children in Newburgh, New York, has now grown to a network of programs that serve nearly 2000 children and families in Head Start regions around the country.

In 2005, Acelero Learning began to partner with local leaders in different communities across the country to form local Acelero Learning affiliate organizations to serve as single-purpose Head Start grantees. Our first two local affiliates, in Camden County, and Monmouth County, NJ, have quickly become high-quality Head Start programs, offering enhanced and expanded services to children and families.

Contact people:

Rita Kelly, Human Resource Generalist, (email) Margaret Krebs, Assistant Director Of Family Services And Health, (phone), (email)

Address:

142 Atkins Ave Asbury Park, NJ 07712 (See a map)

Directions:

Exit 100 off of the Garden State Parkway. Take Rt 33 East to Atkins Ave. Make a left on Atkins. End at 142 Atkins Ave.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Asbury Park Train Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10