named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
In-Class Enrichments
PTA-funded programs including chess, music, project-based learning, and recess coaching offered across all grades at PS 154
Pride Tea Dance
Annual student celebration during Pride Month featuring music, dancing, and inclusive activities to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity and belonging
School Leadership Team (SLT)
Collaborative body of parents, teachers, and administrators that develops school policies, creates the Comprehensive Educational Plan, and supports shared decision-making at PS 154
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 2 activities
- Implements academic assessment and progress tracking systemsAdministers Acadience (K–2) and MAP Growth (3–5) screening assessments three times per year to identify learning risks and monitor student growth in reading and math, with results shared with families.
- Implements student-centered grading and feedback practicesUses ongoing qualitative 'glow and grow' feedback in Marking Period 1 and alphanumeric course marks in later periods, sharing only final June marks with middle schools due to lottery-based admissions.
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School Governance & Strategic Oversight 1 activity
- Develops and implements school improvement planningCreates an annual Comprehensive Educational Plan and holds monthly meetings to establish educational policies, set goals, and align resources to improve student outcomes.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Funds and supports school-wide enrichment programsFinances and organizes in-class and school-wide enrichment initiatives including chess, music, project-based learning, recess coaching, school musicals, field trips, cultural celebrations, science week, author visits, and equity programming for approximately 400 K–5 students.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Funds teacher professional development and classroom materialsProvides financial support for teacher training and supplies necessary to implement the Responsive Classroom framework across all grades.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Hosts cultural and identity-inclusive school eventsProduces school-wide events that celebrate cultural heritage and LGBTQ+ inclusion, including Caribbean Heritage Month and Pride Tea Dance, to promote identity affirmation and belonging.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Organizes community fundraising eventsConducts fundraising activities such as bake sales, lemonade stands, and book sales to generate financial support for PTA-led programs and external organizations like PFLAG.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Provides parent training for school governance participationOffers opportunities and training for parents to engage in school governance and decision-making processes.
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Safe and Inclusive School Environment 1 activity
- Supports student safety and anti-harassment reportingDesignates liaisons to receive reports of student-to-student discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and sexual harassment in compliance with school safety policies.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operates as a zoned public elementary schoolServes approximately 400 students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade as a community zoned school, prioritizing enrollment for children within the designated zone.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$1.63M
Contributions & grants$129K8%
Program service revenue$1.50M92%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.77M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.04M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$479K
Cash$475K
Investments$0
Liabilities$293K
Net assets$187K
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +14.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 19
- ALICE LINCOLN — MEMBER
- BILL PODURGIEL — MEMBER
- CARA ZWERLING — MEMBER
- CHINO OKONKWO — MEMBER
- CHRIS SHEA — MEMBER
- CLAUDIA FREEMAN — MEMBER
- DANIEL NACHIMSON — MEMBER
- GRACE CIACCIA — MEMBER
- HANNAH DE SIMON — MEMBER
- NORA ZELEVANSKY — MEMBER
- RENANIT LEVY — MEMBER
- ROSS WHITING — MEMBER
- SAMANTHA MARKS — MEMBER
- SHEILA FEDELE — MEMBER
- STEFANIE SCHIADA — MEMBER
- TANA WOJCZUK — MEMBER
- TARETH MITCH — MEMBER
- THOMAS SPERDUTO — MEMBER
- TOM KAUFMAN — MEMBER
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Museum Partner — Hosts field trips for fourth and fifth graders to complement social studies curriculum.
- Coach Marquis Partner — Recess and after-school program coach funded and supported by the PTA.
- Coach Max Partner — Recess and after-school program coach funded and supported by the PTA.
- Dancing Classrooms Partner — Provides ballroom dancing program for fifth grade focused on respect, teamwork, confidence, and poise.
- Encore Music Academy Partner — Provides music enrichment instruction in classrooms across grades.
- Gina Esposito Partner — Hosted local author Gina Esposito for a school visit and supported her book, with proceeds benefiting PTA programs.
- Into the Future Partner — Delivers project-based learning integrated with Wit & Wisdom ELA curriculum and organizes two field trips per grade.
- Jahlani Roberts, Steel Pan Artist Partner — Collaborated with steel pan artist Jahlani Roberts to provide cultural programming during Caribbean Heritage Month.
- Lawrence Hall of Science at UC Berkeley Partner — Collaborates on the implementation of the Amplify Science curriculum, developed by the Lawrence Hall of Science.
- NWEA Partner — Provides the MAP Growth assessment and family resources for grades 3-5.
- NYC Public Schools Government — Partner organization in the operation and governance of PS 154.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Implements DOE-wide policies including Respect for All and the Discipline Code.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Operates in accordance with NYC DOE guidelines and Chancellor’s Regulation A-655 for School Leadership Teams.
- New York Historical Society Partner — Provides monthly classroom visits with hands-on lessons using art and artifacts for fourth-grade social studies.
- PFLAG Partner — Partnered with PFLAG through a student-led fundraiser to support LGBTQ+ advocacy and inclusion efforts.
- PS 154 Government — THE PTA OF PS 154 BROOKLYN INC supports PS 154, a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY.
- PS 154 Brooklyn Partner — Provides funding and support for the implementation of the Responsive Classroom framework at PS 154.
- Rodney Barrow and the Stilt & Fire School Partner — Partnered with Rodney Barrow and the Stilt & Fire School to present stilt walker performances during the Caribbean Heritage Month celebration.
- The Talk Partner — Delivers age-appropriate health and growing-up education aligned with NYC Public Schools standards for fifth grade.
strategies · 5
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.
- Feedback-First Assessment Modelmethodology: feedback-first_gradingBy separating grading from feedback, the school maximizes the impact of formative input on student learning because research shows alphanumeric grades reduce the effectiveness of feedback by shifting focus to performance over growth.
- Project-Based Learning for Real-World Engagementmethodology: project-based_learningBy engaging students in real-world, community-centered inquiries and hands-on projects, the school develops student agency, empathy, and deeper understanding because authentic tasks increase motivation and contextualize learning.
- Restorative Approaches for School Climatemethodology: restorative_approachesBy addressing behavioral issues through restorative practices rather than punitive measures, the school improves student learning and overall school climate because repairing harm and building relationships fosters accountability and belonging.
- Shared Decision-Making for School Improvementmethodology: shared_decision_makingBy involving parents, teachers, and administrators in shared decision-making, the school improves planning and collaboration because inclusive governance builds trust and leverages diverse perspectives.
- Student-Centered Learning with Cultural and Emotional Responsivenessmethodology: student-centered_learningBy designing curriculum and instruction that respond to students' emotional needs, cultural backgrounds, and intellectual potential, the school fosters student agency and deeper engagement because learning becomes personally meaningful and affirming.