named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Clinical & Psychosocial Integration
Ongoing support provided by counselors, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and psychosocial teachers embedded in classrooms to support self-regulation, executive functioning, and social competencies.
Learning Support
Direct 1:1 and small-group services in speech, occupational therapy, counseling, and academic interventions, integrated into classroom settings as needed.
Lower School (K-5)
Elementary program offering a rigorous, personalized curriculum in language arts, math, science, and social studies, integrated with social-emotional learning and clinical support for twice-exceptional students.
Upper School (6-12)
Secondary program combining middle school (grades 6–8) and high school (grades 9–12), featuring personalized 1:1 and small-group instruction, executive functioning development, and preparation for post-secondary education.
Zenith High School
High school division (grades 9–12) within the Upper School, offering rigorous academic courses, increased group learning, and transition support for post-secondary pathways.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Special Education Support Services 3 activities
- Deliver personalized academic instruction and executive functioning supportProvides small group and 1:1 academic instruction in core subjects across grade levels, combined with daily in-house executive functioning instruction in organization, planning, and time management for K–12 students.
- Operate a college preparatory school for twice-exceptional studentsProvides an alternative college preparatory education for K–12 students who are twice-exceptional (2e), with social learning differences, through a personalized academic model that integrates clinical and academic support across both campuses.
- Support holistic student development through interdisciplinary teamsOrganizes each grade-level cohort with an interdisciplinary team of psychologists, counselors, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and academic teachers to provide integrated clinical and academic support, including real-time coaching in classrooms.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- Conduct talent development and interest-based learning projectsRuns weekly one-hour talent development projects that group students by shared interests or talents to foster engagement and personalized learning.
- Offer diverse electives and enrichment programsProvides a broad range of electives and enrichment courses starting in Kindergarten, including art, theater, music, world languages, technology, and advanced Upper School courses such as Neuroscience Research and Number Theory.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver weekly specialist-led enrichment classesProvides weekly instruction in visual art, music, theatre, applied engineering, computer science, and sports and movement arts led by specialist educators.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Facilitate college and post-secondary transition planningOffers college counseling and transition support through a dedicated Director of College Counseling, including the Cloverleaf Transitions Program and individualized capstone projects to prepare students for post-secondary education and career pathways.
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Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 1 activity
- Host national conference on twice-exceptional educationOrganizes the annual national conference "Breakthroughs in Twice-Exceptional Futures" to share knowledge and build community among educators, clinicians, families, and advocates focused on neuroinclusive education.
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 1 activity
- Implement specialized academic curricula across subjectsUses evidence-based curricula including Project Read for English Language Arts, Investigative Social Studies, Singapore Math and Beast Academy for mathematics, and inquiry-based science instruction, supplemented with real-world applications such as the Stock Market Game™.
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
- Operate Model UN program to develop diplomatic and critical thinking skillsPrepares students through semester-long research, writing, and debate for participation in a three-day Model UN conference across four committees (IMF, WIPO, UN Counterterrorism, World Bank), emphasizing empathy, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Organize off-campus educational experiences and speaker seriesHosts curated workshops, speaker series, and off-campus visits to cultural and educational institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Liberty Island & Ellis Island, and the National Museum of Mathematics.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Provide interdisciplinary and project-based learning opportunitiesEngages students in interdisciplinary STEAM projects, hands-on robotics challenges, Innovation Week, and the IDEAlab program, where students conduct inquiry-based research and present findings to authentic audiences.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Develop and disseminate innovative educational modelsAuthored a book chapter on the development of a novel twice-exceptional school model, contributing to the academic literature on supporting bright and creative students with learning difficulties.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$31.19M
Contributions & grants$2.27M7%
Program service revenue$28.54M92%
Investment income$295K1%
Other revenue$76K
expenses
Total expenses$30.08M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$21.43M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$59.38M
Cash$7.55M
Investments$0
Liabilities$64.43M
Net assets$-5.05M
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY BUSI | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $530K |
| ELMER DETRES | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $232K |
| FRANCISCO CORNEJO | ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL | 40 | $218K |
| EMILY VIZZA | CHIEF LEARNING OUTCOMES OFFICER | 40 | $198K |
| CAROL STARMACK | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 24 | $189K |
| NICOLE CAVALIERE | CO-HEAD OF SCHOOL, ACADEMIC | 40 | $173K |
| JESSICA SMITH | CHIEF ADV. & COMM. OFFICER | 40 | $172K |
| CHRISTINE VUOLO | UPPER SCHOOL CO-HEAD, CLINICAL | 40 | $169K |
| BARI SCHWARTZ | CO-HEAD OF SCHOOL, CLINICAL | 40 | $163K |
board members · 12
- ADAM FALK — DIRECTOR
- ALAN CARR — DIRECTOR
- DAVID ORR — DIRECTOR
- JASON PIKE — DIRECTOR
- MARCUS MABRY — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARILYN KLINE — SECRETARY
- MARK MCFADDEN — PRESIDENT
- PAUL LEVINSOHN — DIRECTOR
- RACHEL LAVINE — DIRECTOR
- RAY CHAN — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT REISINGER — DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE HODOR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Breakthroughs in Twice-Exceptional Futures Network — Hosts an annual national conference that brings together educators, clinicians, families, and advocates in the field of twice-exceptional education.
- Breakthroughs in Twice-Exceptional Futures Conference Network — Hosts an annual national conference bringing together educators, clinicians, families, and advocates in the field of neuroinclusive education.
- CASEL Partner — Develops and implements a Social curriculum aligned with CASEL standards for social-emotional learning.
- Digistorm Partner — Tech vendor responsible for website design and development, identified as a Veracross solution.
- Digistorm Partner — Tech vendor responsible for website development and maintenance.
- Flipsnack Partner — Platform used to host and display the Quad Prep Magazine 2024-2025
- Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) Network — Professional affiliation supporting college counseling and educational consulting practices at the school.
- International Model UN organization Partner — Assigns countries and debate topics to Quad Prep students for the Model UN conference.
- Liberty Island & Ellis Island Partner — Site for off-campus student visits and experiential learning.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Site for off-campus student visits and experiential learning.
- National Museum of Mathematics Partner — Site for off-campus student visits and experiential learning.
- National Museum of the American Indian Partner — Site for off-campus student visits and experiential learning.
- Parents League of New York Partner — Collaborated on media content, including an article titled "The Invisible Struggle of Gifted Girls with ADHD" by Kim Busi.
- Veracross Partner — Digistorm, a Veracross solution, designed the school's website.
strategies · 4
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.
- Direct Instruction of Executive Functioning as Academic Foundationmethodology: direct_instruction_of_executive_functioningBy providing explicit, cross-disciplinary instruction in executive functioning and critical thinking, the school builds foundational cognitive skills, because twice-exceptional learners require structured support to access rigorous academics and manage asynchronous development.
- Integrated Clinical-Academic Model for Twice-Exceptional Learnersmethodology: integrated_clinical_academic_modelBy embedding clinical support directly within academic instruction through co-taught classrooms and cross-disciplinary teams, the school addresses psychosocial and academic needs simultaneously, because integrated support enables real-time regulation, executive functioning development, and social competence in the context of learning.
- Personalized Learning with Structural Flexibilitymethodology: personalized_learning_with_flexibilityThrough 1:1 instruction, flexible grouping, mixed-age classrooms, and curriculum compacting, the school tailors academics to individual profiles, because this combination allows advanced learners to progress beyond mastery while accommodating asynchronous development and maintaining engagement through enrichment.
- Schoolwide Enrichment Through Interdisciplinary, Project-Based Learningmethodology: schoolwide_enrichment_modelBy organizing learning around thematic, interdisciplinary units and real-world projects grounded in Renzulli’s Schoolwide Enrichment Model™, the school fosters critical thinking and authentic inquiry, because this approach leverages the strengths of twice-exceptional students through deep exploration and expert-like engagement.