irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $987KCENTER-BASED PRESCHOOL INTEGRATED SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSES FOR 3 AND 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN. CLASSES CONSIST OF PRESCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND PRESCHOOL STUDENTS WITHOUT DISABILITIES. THESE CLASSES OFFER A SUPPORTIVE PRESCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WHO ARE READY TO BENEFIT FROM THE MODELS OF TYPICALLY DEVELOPING PEERS IN A LARGER GROUP SETTING. 4,973 CARE DAYS.
- #2 $101KSERVICES PROVIDED TO 3 AND 4 YEAR OLD CHILDREN BY A CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ON AN ITINERANT BASIS AT A SITE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION IN THE STUDENT'S LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE SITE MAY BE AN APPROVED PRE-K PROGRAM, THE STUDENT'S HOME, A NURSERY SCHOOL, A DAYCARE PROGRAM, OR OTHER COMMUNITY OR CHILD CARE LOCATION. 2,852 SESSIONS.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Academy Classrooms
Enriched educational environment for children of all abilities, offering preschool programming with academic and social development components
CPSE Evaluations
Multi-disciplinary evaluations including initial, transition, and supplemental assessments to determine eligibility for special education services
Helping Hands Classrooms
Integrated special education preschool classes for children ages 3 and 4 with and without disabilities, focusing on developmental readiness and social integration
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Special Education Preschool Programs 2 activities
- Deliver itinerant special education services to preschool-aged children with disabilitiesProvides certified special education instruction to 3- and 4-year-old children with disabilities through on-site services delivered in pre-K programs, homes, nursery schools, or daycare programs as determined by the Board of Education. Conducted 2,852 sessions in 2024.
- Operate integrated preschool programs for children ages 2–5, including those with and without disabilitiesProvides center-based special education and general education programming in integrated and self-contained classroom settings for children ages two to five. Delivered 4,973 care days in 2024 through preschool classes that leverage peer modeling by typically developing children.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Offer family support services and parent education programsProvides parent support groups, parent training sessions, and educational resources including a parent handbook and school calendar to support family engagement and understanding of school policies and procedures.
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Early Childhood Developmental Evaluation and Screening 1 activity
- Provide multidisciplinary evaluations for children with suspected developmental delaysConducts Initial Multidisciplinary Evaluations, Transition Evaluations from Early Intervention to CPSE, and Supplemental Evaluations assessing cognition, speech and language, social/emotional, adaptive, and motor skills. Includes observation, developmental assessments, therapy evaluations when needed, family conferences, and written reports.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.42M
Contributions & grants$339K8%
Program service revenue$4.08M92%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.43M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.72M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.52M
Cash$166K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.41M
Net assets$111K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +2.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANNE BURKE THRU JUNE 2025 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $144K |
| CATHY ERIOLE | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 35 | $92K |
board members · 7
- CHAD ROGERS — DIRECTOR
- ELLEN BURNS — SECRETARY
- JAMIE MASSON — PRESIDENT
- KELLEN ROBERTS — DIRECTOR
- LYNN WOJCIK — DIRECTOR
- MYLA KRAMER — VICE PRESIDENT
- PAUL BOWMAN — TREASURER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Academy Nursery School Partner — Collaborative program providing enriched educational environment for children of all abilities.
- Committee on Preschool Special Education Government — Determines services and service locations for children eligible under Section 4410 of Article 89 of the New York State Education Law.
- Facebook Partner — Shares classroom moments and updates via Facebook.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook to share community moments and engage with families.
- Instagram Partner — Shares classroom moments and updates via Instagram.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram to share community moments and engage with families.
- New York State Education Department Government — Follows evaluation guidelines established by the New York State Education Department for preschool special education assessments.
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.
- Family-Centered Partnership Modelmethodology: family_centered_careBy engaging families as central, collaborative partners in their child's education and development, we strengthen developmental outcomes because family involvement enhances continuity of learning, increases trust, and supports holistic growth.
- Individualized Developmental Instructionmethodology: individualized_developmental_instructionBy using individualized, developmentally appropriate instruction that integrates hands-on learning, direct teaching, and play, we build school readiness skills in children with diverse learning styles because tailored approaches respond effectively to varying developmental needs and learning modalities.
- Integrated Classroom Peer Modelingmethodology: integrated_classroom_peer_modelingBy educating children with and without disabilities together in the same classroom, we support developmental growth and school readiness because peer modeling allows children with special needs to learn by observing and interacting with typically developing peers.