Ohio Ace Education Marketplace
Browse education service providers who have been approved to receive funds from Ohio ACE educational savings accounts.
IMPORTANT PROGRAM UPDATE
The federal funds used to operate this project are scheduled to expire later this year. As a result, all ACE funds must be used for allowable activities no later than July 1, 2024. (Dates of service must occur before July 1, 2024.)*
All claims requesting payment or reimbursement must be submitted to Merit for processing no later than July 15, 2024. Any funds that are not expended by July 1, 2024 will no longer be available. Claims submitted after July 15, 2024 will not be approved.
*Clarification for service dates/close down for camps: Claims for day camps that have been paid for by parents may be reimbursed if the service date occurs through September 1, 2024. The claim is only reimbursable for day camps during this time period if the parent has paid up front and prior to July 1, 2024.
Each Service Provider conducts their business differently and may collect payment for their goods/services in one of two ways:
1. Parent/Guardian pays for goods/services at time of service. This type of purchase can be reimbursed with OH ACE account funds directly to the parent/guardian via claim submission with an attached receipt in the OH ACE app as long as the parent/guardian has connected their bank account to the app.
2. Service Provider issues an invoice to the parent/guardian for goods/services. This invoice can be paid directly to the Service Provider using OH ACE account funds by submitting a claim with the attached invoice in the OH ACE app, as long as the Service Provider has set up their account to receive those funds.
Please check with each Service Provider ahead of a purchasing decision to ensure you are aware of their policy regarding payment at time of service or invoicing.
Empower Education and Development Services
This service provider requires payment upfront : No
Price Range: $45 - $75
Phone Number: (513) 235-3672
Email: info@empowercincy.com
Address: 9953 Trapp Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
Service Provider: 202342
The focus of the educational after-school program is English Language Arts. The delivery mode will be in the form a Book Club designed to increase reading and writing outcomes for students in first, second and third grades. 36 students may participate each quarter (10 weeks) for a total of 144 students during the 2023-2024 school year. The Book Club will meet on Tuesdays for first grade, Wednesday for second grade and, Thursday for third grade. Twelve students per grade are invited on a first come, first serve basis. The students will work in a small group of six. Below in a description of the program: Book Club: Students will read, discuss and learn from activities related to a book that all have read or listened too. Extension activities will include; writing activities, book making, dramatizations, puppetry, art and cooking activities related to the books read. Benefits: 1. Promotes a love of literature in a positive, nurturing environment 2. Encourages critical thinking and deeper engagement with stories 3. Improves reading fluency 4. Broadens vocabulary 4. Improves comprehension of written words 5. Development or improvement of research skills