named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Individualized, Project-Based Learning Program
Academic instruction tailored to each student’s cognitive, emotional, and developmental levels, aligned with New York State Common Core Standards and designed for 2e learners.
Mentoring Scientific Minds Summer Enrichment Program
Summer program focused on experiential learning in science, including entomology, navigation, survival skills, and exploration of artifacts.
Summer of Discovery
Annual summer program offering activities such as coding, video game design, music and band, yoga, gardening, and LEGO workshops to engage students in hands-on learning.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 2 activities
- Deliver integrated STEAM and hands-on technical educationProvides a full course load in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with hands-on learning in rocket science, automotive technology, 3D printing, photography, graphic design, and use of hand and power tools, supported by a dedicated STEAM Lab opened in 2021.
- Offer summer enrichment and mentoring programsRuns annual summer programs including "Mentoring Scientific Minds" featuring entomology, survival skills, navigation, and exploration of artifacts, as well as coding, video game design, music, LEGO workshops, and digital content creation.
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Deliver individualized, project-based education for twice-exceptional studentsProvides 1:1 academic instruction tailored to each student's capabilities, interests, and developmental progress using best practices in gifted education and clinical interventions, with curriculum co-created by students and focused on real-world problem solving through project-based learning.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Host community engagement and family support programsOrganizes regular parent-teacher meetings, workshops, and conferences to strengthen family involvement and school-community relationships.
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Project-Based Learning Programs 1 activity
- Implement cross-curricular, real-world investigative studiesEngages students in interdisciplinary projects that involve identifying, researching, and solving current real-world problems, integrating Humanities and STEAM subjects through inquiry-based learning.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Operate a K–12 college preparatory school for twice-exceptional and special needs studentsRuns Long Island's first not-for-profit, private day school serving K–12 twice-exceptional (2e) and special needs students, aligned with New York State Regents standards, culminating in eligibility for Regents diplomas.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Provide scaffolded instruction in executive functioning and academic organizationOffers structured support focused on building executive functioning, organizational skills, and self-assessment practices to reduce student frustration and support academic success.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.65M
Contributions & grants$1970%
Program service revenue$2.65M100%
Investment income$1060%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.40M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.84M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.84M
Cash$730K
Investments$75K
Liabilities$81K
Net assets$1.76M
Liquid reserves4.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Richer | President | 35 | $186K |
| Laurie Nordby | School Principal | 35 | $115K |
board members · 6
- Allen Guskin — Director
- Alyson Skinner — Director
- Andrea Relkin — Chairperson
- James Borland — Director
- Kent Schietinger — Director
- Kevin Pendergast — Director
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Brookhaven National Laboratory Partner — Collaborates with the school to support STEAM education and real-world learning applications.
- California Life Sciences Institute Partner — Developing collaboration to expand student engagement with life sciences and technology.
- Cold Spring Harbor DNA Center Partner — Developing collaboration to enhance student access to advanced STEAM content.
- Cooper Union University Partner — Developing collaboration to support STEAM education initiatives.
- FAA Magazine Partner — Featured the organization's flight program in an article.
- National collaborations in STEAM Partner — Partnership focused on creating a global vision of environmental concerns, possibilities, and challenges.
- Wright's Law Partner — Recommends families research children's rights to free and appropriate education through Wright's Law.
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.
- Authentic, Real-World Learning Integrationmethodology: real-world application integrationBy connecting curriculum to real-world applications through STEAM partnerships, career exposure, and hands-on projects like aviation, the academy deepens engagement and knowledge retention, because applied, experiential learning fosters sustained intellectual development and better demonstrates mastery than standardized assessment.
- Clinically Integrated Whole-Child Modelmethodology: integrated_clinical_educational_modelBy integrating clinical expertise with academic instruction, the academy addresses both the emotional and cognitive needs of twice-exceptional students, because this dual support system unlocks their potential, builds resilience, and enables developmentally appropriate growth beyond traditional grade boundaries.
- Strengths-Based, Student-Centered Learningmethodology: strengths-based approach for twice-exceptional learnersBy focusing on students' inherent talents and interests through individualized, project-based, and experiential learning, the academy fosters autonomy, motivation, and engagement, because reframing learning differences as assets promotes self-determination and intellectual growth in twice-exceptional learners.