About Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE)

ACE schools are part of a state-backed initiative focused on helping campuses with a history of low performance grow and succeed. At these schools, we bring together strong staffing, solid support for students and staff, high-quality instructional materials, and proven teaching practices to give every student the best chance to thrive.

• Dec. 16: Assistant Principal, Counselor, Librarian, and Licensed Health Professional positions are posted.
• Dec. 19: Current Western Hills ES / Western Hills Primary, Clifford Davis Elementary School, Eastern Hills/West Handley Elementary School (consolidated), William James Middle School, Morningside Middle School and  Wedgwood Middle School submit their opt-in/opt-out form to Talent Management
• Jan. 28: ACE Principals announced
• Jan. 30: ACE applications and data submission is due for consideration

If you work at a school joining the ACE initiative in 2026–27, you’ll need to reapply to keep your role. Staff in campus operations like custodial, nutrition, and transportation will not need to reapply. 

Yes, all educators are welcome to apply for open positions at any ACE school or other instructional vacancies within Fort Worth ISD. 

ACE campuses use proven strategies to boost student success, with many moving from F to B ratings in just one year. Already implemented at over 40 Texas schools,  and impacting more than 50,000 students, ACE is helping schools reach higher accountability ratings quickly.

Salaries for different subjects and grade levels are based on the impact those roles have on district goals. For instance, reading teachers build key skills that benefit all areas of learning and future careers.

An additional stipend is provided for coaching, bilingual, and special education positions.

ACE ensures all IEP services are met, with enhanced support for special education students.