Management tools

Program Evaluation Toolbox

An entire step-by-step guide to collecting data about a circus education program, which can then be used to evaluate effectiveness, apply for funding, report to funders, etc.

NYCI Tool for Evaluating Outcomes in Youth Arts Projects

From the National Youth Council of Ireland, a set of scales specially designed to help measure the outcomes of youth arts projects.

Recommended Core Competencies for Youth Circus Practitioners

Eight recommended core competencies, as created by twenty-five AYCO organizational members at the 2010 AYCO Educator’s Conference.

 

AYCO/ACE Minor Safety Policies

AYCO/ACE takes the safety of all minors interacting with AYCO/ACE programs and governance very seriously. These practices have been established to prevent harassment or abuse of minors.

 

Grant Writing Tips

Tips and examples from Phyllis Martin (AKA Truffle Pig) on grant writing for circus practitioners in the USA.

 

Circus Games

Link to purchase Games for Circus Educators, Organizers, and Innovators and form to submit games for a future edition.

 

Client Management Options

VAMP

VAMP is a web-based studio management system designed specifically for circus schools, by a member of the community. ACE organizational members get a 20% discount!

Pike13

A circus-school friendly client management system – ACE organizational members get a 10% discount!