[3] American College of Education is a certified B Corporation and a subsidiary of ACE Holdco PBC of Dallas, Texas.

Following incorporation, it purchased the intellectual property (the academic programming) of Barat College.

In March 2016, American College of Education announced a partnership[5] with the National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) and Accelerate Learning, inventors of STEMScopes, to provide a pathway to STEM certification and degree programs.

[7] American College of Education was recognized for its partnership with nonprofits like Kids in Need Foundation and Teachers' Treasures, and its donation drives for organizations like Feeding America and Indianapolis School of Wheels.

In February 2019, a Master of Special Education was added to the college's program offerings.

In April 2023, the college partnered with the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO), Lexia Aspire, and the National Virtual Teacher Association (NVTA); these partnerships allow ASBO, Aspire, and NVTA members to receive tuition reduction grants that apply toward ACE's master's and doctoral programs.