irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.77MSEIT-Aim High Children's Services special education teachers educate the physically or mentally handicapped children whose needs cannot be met in an ordinary classroom. This is done through classroom or private instruction, involving techniques, exercises and subject matter specially designed for these children.
- #2 $243KMDE SERVICES- AIM HIGH PROVIDES MULTIDISCIPLINARY EVALUATIONS FOR CHILDREN AGE 3-5. PARENTS WITH CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT ARE REFERRED TO AIM HIGH TO BE EVALUATED FOR DELAYS BY A TEAM OF EVALUATORS. THE EVALUATIONS INCLUDE A PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION AND A SOCIAL HISTORY. FOLLOWED BY AN EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION AND IF NEEDED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPEECH THERAPY EVALUATIONS. THEY ARE THEN REFERRED TO THE NYC DOE FOR AN IEP MEETING AND RECOMMENDATION FOR SERVICES.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Individualized therapy for children with autism integrated into regular classrooms, with skills generalized from 1:1 settings to group environments.
Evaluations
Comprehensive multidisciplinary assessments for children age 3 to determine eligibility for special education services, including psychological, educational, speech, OT, and PT evaluations.
Integrated Classes
Classrooms that combine children with and without disabilities to promote academic readiness, language development, and social-emotional growth through peer modeling and inclusive activities.
Related Services
Speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and counseling provided at home, school, or center based on IEP recommendations.
SEIT (Special Education Itinerant Teacher)
One-on-one instruction provided in home, school, or community settings to support IEP goals and reinforce pre-academic and social skills for children with disabilities.
Universal Pre-K (UPK)
Kindergarten readiness program for four-year-olds focusing on letters, numbers, shapes, colors, teamwork, and social awareness through interactive, themed curricula.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Conducting multidisciplinary evaluations for developmental delaysConducts comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluations for children ages 3–5 to assess developmental delays, including psychological, educational, social, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy assessments, with evaluations performed at the agency, home, or daycare, followed by referral to the NYC Department of Education for IEP planning.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Delivering related special education services in multiple settingsProvides related services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and counseling in home, school, or center settings based on IEP recommendations to support children with disabilities in maintaining academic and developmental progress.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Operating an integrated Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programOperates a Universal Pre-Kindergarten program for four-year-olds in Brooklyn that serves both typically developing children and those with disabilities, promoting kindergarten readiness through cross-curricular, multi-sensory learning and inclusive classroom environments aligned with New York State learning standards.
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Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
- Operating integrated special education classesOffers integrated special education classes that combine children with disabilities and typically developing peers to promote academic readiness, language development, and social-emotional growth in alignment with New York State learning standards.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services 1 activity
- Providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services for children with autismOffers ABA services that integrate children with autism into regular classroom settings with neurotypical peers, using 1:1 support and generalizing skills from therapy to classroom contexts to promote inclusion and developmental growth.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Providing special education instruction and support servicesProvides special education instruction through classroom or private teaching using specialized techniques and curricula, including Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services delivered in home, community, or school settings to support IEP goals and kindergarten readiness for children with disabilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.17M
Contributions & grants$106K2%
Program service revenue$5.04M97%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$5.29M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.48M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.13M
Cash$320K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.91M
Net assets$222K
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -5.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PESSI ORLANDER | Executive Dir. | 35 | $163K |
board members · 5
- Dr Moshe Lehrer — Board Chairman
- Judy Horowitz — Treasurer
- Rachael Katz — Board Member
- Sara Dubovick — Board Member
- Yocheved Silk — Secretary
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE) Government — Works with CPSE to evaluate children, determine eligibility, and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- New York City Department of Education Government — Licensed and approved by NYCDOE to provide special education and related services, including UPK and SEIT programs.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Receives referrals from Aim High Children's Services for children needing IEP meetings and service recommendations following multidisciplinary evaluations.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Individualized Special Education Instructionmethodology: special_education_instructionBy using specialized instructional techniques and individualized curricula, we meet the unique learning needs of children with disabilities, because standardized classroom environments fail to support their academic and developmental progress.
- Integrated Peer-Model Educationmethodology: integrated_peer_modelBy integrating typically developing children as peer models within classrooms that include children with special needs, we foster mutual social and emotional development, because shared interactions in natural settings enhance skill generalization and reduce stigma for all children.
- Relationship-Based Developmental Interventionmethodology: relationship_based_interventionBy grounding services in strong, compassionate relationships between providers and children, we enable significant developmental progress, because trust and emotional safety are prerequisites for engagement and growth in vulnerable populations.