named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts and Creative Expression
Music performances, face painting, ceramics, and costume events to foster creativity
Community Engagement Events
Family potlucks, school fairs, and cultural celebrations that bring together students, parents, and staff
Educational Support Programs
Classroom enrichment activities including reading circles, art projects, and science engagement such as eclipse viewing
Field Trips and Outdoor Activities
Organized trips to places like Coney Island and outdoor learning in nature
activities · 12 groups
What they do
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 2 activities
- Conduct field trips and off-site educational visitsOrganizes field trips and school visits in collaboration with partner organizations such as Pratt Institute and other cultural or environmental institutions to enhance project-based learning and provide real-world learning experiences.
- Deliver outdoor and garden-based educationOperates an outdoor classroom and integrates outdoor learning through garden maintenance, planting activities, neighborhood walks, visits to local parks, and partnerships with organizations like City Growers/Brooklyn Grange to support experiential education.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 2 activities
- Deliver play-based early childhood education for 3K–PreKProvides play-based learning for young children through hands-on centers (blocks, dramatic play, sand tables), collaborative exploration in art and science, family-style meals, gross motor play, and nap time as part of a structured daily schedule.
- Provide physical education and science enrichment for early childhoodOffers daily enrichment classes in Visual Art, Phys Ed/Movement, and Science specifically for early childhood students (3K–PreK) as part of a holistic developmental curriculum.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Conduct admissions outreach and enrollment activitiesManages annual admissions cycle by hosting tours for prospective families, opening application periods, and setting deadlines for 3K, PreK, and Kindergarten enrollment for the following school year.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Conduct fundraising to support educational programmingRaises funds to increase student access to educational programs regardless of identity or economic status and supports community events through nonprofit fiscal operations after obtaining 501(c)(3) status.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Conduct professional development for educatorsProvides weekly professional development opportunities for staff through PROSE schedule innovation to support collaborative planning, instructional improvement, and teamwork among teachers.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Deliver project-based, interdisciplinary curriculum for K–5 studentsImplements a project-based learning approach with three interdisciplinary learning expeditions per grade annually, integrating literacy, culturally relevant topics, and community partnerships. This instructional model is delivered in collaboration with NYC Outward Bound and EL Education.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Deliver social-emotional learning and restorative practicesImplements social-emotional learning through daily morning meetings, the Responsive Classroom Fly Five Curriculum, restorative practices, and community-building activities to support student well-being and classroom climate.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Host family and community engagement eventsOrganizes monthly community meetings, outdoor gatherings, potlucks, fairs, peer reading sessions, Halloween events, baking activities, and family art nights to strengthen connections between families, students, and staff.
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Comprehensive K–12 Arts Education 1 activity
- Integrate arts education into school curriculumOffers comprehensive arts programming including weekly visual arts instruction through a partnership with Pratt Institute, ceramics series, ceramic painting, knitting, and student exhibitions. Arts are integrated across grades and subjects, with culminating projects such as collaborative tapestries.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide after-school programming for studentsOffers after-school programs that include social-emotional learning, arts classes, and enrichment activities to extend educational and developmental support beyond the regular school day.
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Provide small-group academic instruction in literacy and mathOffers targeted small-group instruction in literacy and mathematics using research-based programs to address individual student needs, supporting academic achievement through differentiated teaching strategies.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Support school integration and diversity through strategic planningCollaborates with Prospect Schools to redesign PS 270 as an intentionally integrated, diverse-by-design public school using community engagement and strategic planning to promote equity and inclusion.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$174K
Contributions & grants$40K23%
Program service revenue$158K90%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$170K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$143K
balance sheet
Total assets$8K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$8K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Andrew Daley — Director 1
- Laura Jones — Director 2
- Samantha Catalan — Director 3
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Artshack Brooklyn Partner — Partner organization for field trips and school visits
- Artshack Brooklyn Partner — Provides ceramics instruction as part of the school's arts programming.
- Artshack Brooklyn Partner — Provides ceramics instruction for students.
- Artshack Brooklyn Partner — Provides ceramics instruction through a three-class series and supports clay projects connected to Learning Expeditions.
- City Growers Partner — Integrates sustainability and garden-based programming into Learning Expeditions, focusing on urban ecology and environmental justice.
- City Growers/Brooklyn Grange Partner — Partner organization for field trips and school visits
- City Growers/Brooklyn Grange Partner — Provides garden and outdoor education programming.
- City Growers/Brooklyn Grange Partner — Provides outdoor garden education for students.
- District 13 Government — Supports the part-time residency between PS 270 and Prospect Schools.
- District 13 Family Welcome Center Government — In-person location where applications can be submitted
- EL Education Partner — Curriculum and instructional partner in ELA and school culture.
- EL Education Partner — Partner organization supporting project-based learning curriculum.
- Groundswell Partner — Collaborates on a school mural project.
- Morningside Center for Social Responsibility Partner — Partner supporting social-emotional learning and restorative practices.
- MySchools Partner — Partner platform used for online school applications
- NYC Department of Education Government — Utilizes the 3-K & Pre-K for All curriculum from the NYC Department of Education.
- NYC Outward Bound Partner — Partner organization providing project-based learning curriculum.
- NYC Outward Bound Partner — Partner organization supporting arts and outdoor education
- NYC Outward Bound Partner — Partner organization supporting school culture and experiential learning.
- NYC Outward Bound Partner — Partners on developing project-based learning curriculum and Learning Expeditions.
- NYC Outward Bound Partner — Partnership includes working with a School Designer to plan and coordinate the shift to project-based learning.
- PS 270 Network — PTA is organizationally linked to and serves PS 270 school community.
- PS 270 The Dekalb School Partner — Collaborates with the school to support educational activities and strengthen school-family connections.
- Pratt Institute Partner — Collaborated on an educational program teaching 4th grade students about natural dyes, plant ecology, and weaving, including joint sessions and a culminating exhibition.
- Pratt Institute Partner — Collaborates to provide weekly visual arts instruction and co-develop Learning Expeditions with classroom teachers.
- Pratt Institute Partner — Collaborates with Pratt Institute on student learning expeditions and culminating projects.
- Pratt Institute Partner — Community and educational partner in the arts-rich Clinton Hill neighborhood.
- Pratt Institute Partner — Partner organization for field trips and school visits
- Pratt Institute Partner — Provides visual arts and design classes for students.
- Prospect Schools Partner — Collaborates with PS 270 to redesign the school into an intentionally integrated school.
strategies · 2
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.
- Project-Based, Culturally-Responsive Learning Expeditionsmethodology: project-based_learningBy organizing interdisciplinary curriculum around culturally-relevant topics and authentic projects—called Learning Expeditions—the school increases student engagement and deepens learning, because students connect academic standards to real-world contexts and community partnerships.
- School-Family-Community Partnership Modelmethodology: school-family-community partnershipBy strengthening connections between the school, families, and community stakeholders through co-creation processes like design thinking and shared governance, the school enhances student success and educational ownership, because inclusive collaboration builds trust and aligns priorities across all levels of the learning ecosystem.