named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
3K and Pre-K for All
Full-day early childhood education program for 3-year-olds and pre-kindergarten students focusing on literacy, math, and social development
Gifted and Talented Program
Specialized kindergarten class for academically advanced students
Greek Immersion Program
Kindergarten class offering instruction in Greek language and culture
Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT)
General education classrooms with co-teachers supporting students with disabilities
Specials Curriculum
Includes Art, Music, Dance, Physical Education, Technology, and Science for all grade levels
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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School Governance & Strategic Oversight 2 activities
- Develops educational policies and aligns resourcesDevelops and implements educational policies while ensuring alignment of resources to support school-wide academic and operational goals at PS 85Q.
- Holds monthly school leadership meetingsConvenes monthly in-person meetings during the 2024–2025 school year to support leadership functions and school governance.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 2 activities
- Facilitates family communication through multiple platformsUses School Messenger, S'mores Newsletter, and Class Dojo to maintain regular communication with families about school events and student progress.
- Provides access to student academic and enrollment recordsEnables parents and guardians to access attendance, grades, test scores, Fitnessgram results, enrollment history, and class schedules through the NYC Schools Account portal.
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Comprehensive K–8 Academic Curriculum 2 activities
- Operates early childhood and elementary education programsOffers full-day 3K, Pre-K, and kindergarten through 5th grade programs, including General Education, Gifted and Talented, Greek Immersion, ICT, and special education, serving students from 3K through grade 5 at PS 85Q.
- Provides core academic instruction in literacy, math, science, and social studiesDelivers standards-aligned curriculum in literacy (HMH Into Reading), mathematics (enVision Math), science (Amplify Science), and social studies (NYCDOE Passport to Social Studies) across grades K–5.
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Student and Member Conduct Policies 1 activity
- Implements child safety protocols for student pickupEnforces a Blue Card system requiring authorized names and identification verification to ensure child safety during student dismissal and pickup.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Integrates technology into classroom learningEquips every classroom with individual Lenovo desktop computers and interactive instructional boards (BenQ in Main building, Promethean in Annex) to support digital learning across subjects.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Provides classroom supply lists by grade levelIssues classroom supply lists for all grades from 3-K through 5th grade to support student readiness and classroom preparedness.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Provides digital citizenship and responsible technology use educationDelivers digital citizenship curriculum using Common Sense Media’s program, developed in partnership with Project Zero at Harvard, to teach responsible technology use and address real-world digital challenges.
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Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provides specialized and enrichment instructionOffers scheduled instruction in Art, Music, Theatre, Dance, Technology, Physical Education, and Science, along with computer science education through the CS4All initiative.
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ESL and Multilingual Language Support Programs 1 activity
- Supports English Language Learners through ENL programsProvides English as a New Language (ENL) instruction to support language development and academic integration for English Language Learners.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitates student arrival and dismissal proceduresConducts structured arrival and dismissal procedures for 3K/PreK students at the PS85Q Annex Building between 8:10–8:20 AM and 2:15–2:25 PM daily.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$45K
Contributions & grants$3001%
Program service revenue——
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expenses
Total expenses$42K
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Grants paid out$40K
balance sheet
Total assets$46K
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Net assets$46K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -4.6%
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- CS4All Government — Participates in the CS4All initiative to provide computer science education to students across NYC.
- Class Dojo Partner — Used by teachers to communicate with families
- Common Sense Media Partner — Collaborates with Common Sense Media to deliver digital citizenship education using their curriculum developed in partnership with Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
- Harvard Graduate School of Education Partner — Uses a digital citizenship curriculum developed in partnership with Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
- NYC DOE Government — Partners with the NYC Department of Education for enrollment and admissions processes.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Implements DOE programs including Passport to Social Studies and Civics for All as part of its instructional framework.
- PS 85Q Partner — Supports enrichment programs at PS 85Q, an inner-city elementary school.
- Pre-K for All Partner — Offers Pre-K for All program as part of early childhood education services.
- School Messenger Partner — Used for family communication
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.
- Family and Community Partnership Modelmethodology: family_and_community_partnershipBy actively collaborating with parents, caregivers, and the community, the organization supports holistic student development because strong family-school relationships enhance social, emotional, and academic growth.
- Integrated STEM with Literacy and Inquirymethodology: integrated_stem_educationBy combining scientific inquiry, literacy, and digital tools in STEM education, the organization fosters authentic science and engineering practices because interdisciplinary, hands-on learning deepens conceptual understanding and student agency.
- Literacy-Centered, Culturally Relevant Instructionmethodology: culturally_relevant_pedagogyBy integrating balanced literacy with culturally relevant pedagogy, the organization enhances student engagement and learning outcomes because students see themselves reflected in the curriculum and develop language skills through meaningful, inclusive content.
- Project-Based Mathematics Instructionmethodology: project_based_learningBy using project-based and visual learning strategies in math, the organization increases focus, coherence, and rigor because students engage with standards-aligned content through concrete, customizable applications that support diverse learners.