named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Alumni Program
Support initiative maintaining engagement with graduates to assist in middle and high school placement and ongoing academic success.
Emotionally Responsive Practices
Trauma-sensitive approach developed with Bank Street College to support student well-being and create nurturing learning environments.
Inclusive Learning
Co-taught classrooms providing Specially Designed Instruction and English as a New Language services within an integrated setting for diverse learners.
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Data-driven framework for assessing student progress and delivering targeted academic and behavioral interventions.
Responsive Classroom
Inquiry-based instructional model promoting positive community, engaging academics, and developmental awareness in a child-centered environment.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Delivers high-quality K-5 education to disadvantaged studentsProvides comprehensive elementary education primarily to students from disadvantaged backgrounds in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, with enrollment open on a rolling basis to families including those experiencing housing instability or requiring special education services.
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Student Milestone Ceremonies & Events 1 activity
- Graduates 5th-grade students and maintains alumni engagementCompletes educational programming with the graduation of 5th-grade students and continues to engage with alumni after graduation.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Hosts student engagement and community-building eventsOrganizes events such as Career Day to support student development and engagement, and resumes educational programming after breaks as part of regular academic operations.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Implements Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) for academic and behavioral interventionsUses a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to monitor student progress and provide timely, targeted academic and behavioral interventions as needed.
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Student and User Data Privacy & Security 1 activity
- Maintains compliance with public records and transparency requirementsComplies with New York State Freedom of Information Law by maintaining public records—including trustee votes, employee information, and organizational inventories—and provides requested student records to parents within 45 days (or sooner for special education purposes).
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Provides inclusive special education and language support servicesOffers Specially Designed Instruction through co-taught classrooms in an integrated co-teaching model for students in grades K–5, and delivers English as a New Language instruction for all proficiency levels while supporting students' home languages and cultures.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Engages staff in daily school operations and community developmentInvolves staff actively in shaping the school community through daily participation in educational and organizational activities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.48M
Contributions & grants$579K7%
Program service revenue$7.75M91%
Investment income$141K2%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$8.34M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$7.37M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.39M
Cash$4.60M
Investments$0
Liabilities$642K
Net assets$4.75M
Liquid reserves6.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -14.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| DANIEL STEINBERG | CO-PRINCIPAL | 40 | $228K |
| AVIVA MENDELSON | CO-PRINCIPAL | 40 | $213K |
| DOUG ANDERSON | CFO | 40 | $170K |
| KARISSA PRIETO | LITERACY DIRECTOR | 40 | $169K |
| RACQUEL BROWN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $163K |
| TYSON GREGG | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT AFFAIRS | 40 | $145K |
| JANEL RABBANI | MANAGER OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES | 40 | $131K |
| MAUREEN COHEN | TEACHER | 40 | $123K |
board members · 9
- BRANDILYN DUMAS — VICE-CHAIR THRU 8/2024
- EDWARD ROBINSON — TRUSTEE
- JANEE HENRY — VICE-CHAIR EFF. 9/2024
- JANELLE ASHLEY CHARLES — TRUSTEE
- JONATHAN BARRETT — TREASURER
- KENNETH CATANDELLA — TRUSTEE
- KYLE HAVER — TRUSTEE
- MONICA CHESTNUT — TRUSTEE
- NAHEEM HARRIS — CHAIRPERSON
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Bank Street College Partner — Partners with Bank Street College’s program in Emotionally Responsive Practices to inform trauma-sensitive teaching and learning environments.
- Board of Trustees Partner — Oversees governance and leadership of Harlem Link Charter School
- Harlem Link Charter School Network — Member of the charter school network in New York City
- John Reddick Partner — Founding board member involved in the establishment of Harlem Link Charter School.
- MET Museum Partner — Collaborates with the MET Museum to provide summer camp experiences for students.
- SUNY Charter Schools Institute Government — Authorizing body responsible for reviewing and renewing Harlem Link Charter School's charter.
- U.S. Department of Education Government — Point of contact for FERPA-related inquiries and compliance.
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.
- Equity-Driven Autonomous School Modelmethodology: autonomy-for-accountabilityBy operating with increased autonomy in exchange for accountability, the school designs tailored curricula, hires independently, and manages resources to meet rigorous performance standards, because localized control enables responsive, equity-focused programming that serves disadvantaged students more effectively.
- Integrated Community and Academic Development Modelmethodology: integrated academics-and-community modelBy integrating academics, values, and community engagement into a unified teaching approach, the school supports holistic student development because connecting learning to personal and communal context strengthens identity, purpose, and motivation.
- Relationship-Centered Learning Modelmethodology: relationship-centered_educationBy fostering strong, caring relationships between teachers, students, and families, the school enhances engagement, well-being, and academic outcomes because relational trust creates a safe, supportive environment conducive to learning and identity development.