The need for coaching and support does not end when the design team becomes a new school. Once the first school year begins, the staff and parent leaders continue to need regular coaching and support from experienced educators in order to maximize the likelihood of success. Coaches work with schools (principals, teachers, and parents) approximately 12 hours each month.

Beyond coaching and training, ACE raises funds for each small autonomous school that is distributed in the form of start-up grants and stipends. As all of ACE schools have graduated enrollment growth plans - beginning with approximately 120 students and growing to nearly 350 within 3 years - their small size prevents the advantage of economies of scales. Once ACE supported schools reach full capacity, the amount of supplemental funding needed can be managed by the school writing small grants. In the case of ACE charter schools, the ACE Public School Network acts as the CMO (Charter Management Organization) by providing operational and instructional support.