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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PARTNERS INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 274556045 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B192 · Education · Medium ($1M-$10M) · learnwithsap.org
revenue
$6.2M
expenses
$5.0M
net assets
$8.3M
employees
36
volunteers
8
program ratio
67%
mission · from form 990

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PARTNERS IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ASSEMBLES EDUCATORS AND RESEARCHERS TO DESIGN ACTIONS BASED ON EVIDENCE THAT WILL SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS, PARTICULARLY BLACK STUDENTS AND ENGLISH LEARNER STUDENTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Student Achievement Partners is a nonprofit that supports educators and school leaders in improving academic achievement, particularly for Black students and English learners. The organization develops research-based tools and frameworks to help schools adopt high-quality, culturally responsive instructional materials and transform teaching practices. It focuses on building shared visions for effective instruction and providing concrete guidance for implementation.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Multilingual Learners Resources
Curated collection of practices, tools, and guidance to support grade-level literacy and mathematics instruction for multilingual learners.
Student-Centered Curricula Selection
Supports districts in selecting high-quality instructional materials through landscape analysis, learning walks, and stakeholder engagement.
e² Instructional Practice Suite
Research-based resources including the e² Instructional Practice Framework, Learning Walk Tool, Interview Protocols, and Coaching Tools to support high-quality math and literacy instruction.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Teacher Professional Development 6 activities
    • Deliver professional learning programs and self-paced courses for educators
      Offers self-paced, research-informed professional learning courses and collaborative learning experiences for educators, including an 18-hour science of reading course for grades 4–12 and a course focused on improving literacy outcomes for older students reading below grade level. Also co-hosts professional learning events such as fireside chats on linguistically sustaining practices.
    • Develop and distribute research-based tools and resources for K–12 literacy and mathematics instruction
      Creates and shares evidence-based tools, guidance, and frameworks to support educators and leaders in delivering grade-level, standards-aligned literacy and mathematics instruction, with specific attention to multilingual learners, equity, and joyful, asset-based practices. Resources include the Instructional Materials Evaluation Tool, Text Analysis Toolkit, ELA Planning Pathways, and Math Milestones™.
    • Develop and publish research to advance Pre-K and K–12 instructional quality
      Conducts research reviews, landscape scans, and expert consultations to develop guidelines for high-quality Pre-K instructional materials, and publishes accessible summaries to support educators and curriculum developers in implementing research-based practices.
    • Distribute educational newsletters with resources and learning opportunities
      Shares curated educational resources, webinars, and courses with educators through regular newsletters to support ongoing professional development and access to tools.
    • Support educational leaders in building shared vision and improving instructional coherence
      Provides tools and guidance through Instructional Insights to help leadership teams align on a shared vision of high-quality instruction, assess current practices, and improve coherence across schools and departments using research- and evidence-based strategies.
    • Support organizational alignment around equitable, standards-aligned instruction
      Works with professional learning organizations, states, districts, and curriculum developers to align products and services with rigorous, equitable, and standards-aligned teaching and learning through expert consultation and guidance.
  • Student and User Data Privacy & Security 2 activities
    • Ensure data privacy and security for partner organizations
      Protects partner data through encryption, access controls, annual privacy training, secure data retention and disposal practices, and timely breach notification within 72 hours, while refraining from selling or using data for targeted advertising.
    • Use de-identified data for research and quality improvement under FERPA compliance
      Uses de-identified student data for research and continuous improvement of educational tools and practices in compliance with FERPA standards, ensuring privacy and ethical data use.
  • Education Policy Research and Analysis 1 activity
    • Advocate for educational equity through public communications
      Shares organizational updates, resources, and positions through press releases to promote equitable, research-based instruction and amplify access to tools for educators and leaders.
  • Educator Training in Equity and Inclusion 1 activity
    • Assemble educator-researcher collaboratives to improve student achievement
      Brings together educators and researchers to design evidence-based actions that improve academic achievement, with a focus on Black students and English learner students.
  • Structured Literacy Instruction and Dyslexia Support 1 activity
    • Provide specialized instructional guidance for literacy and language development
      Offers targeted guidance on foundational literacy skills, reading fluency, morphology, text complexity, AI integration, Dictado strategy, dual language instruction, and integrating literacy with meaning-making, supporting secondary ELA and K–12 literacy instruction.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Conduct human-centered data collection and analysis to inform curriculum and instructional improvement
      Partners with school districts, such as South San Francisco Unified School District, to conduct comprehensive data collection—including learning walks, surveys, interviews, and focus groups—and collaboratively analyze findings to inform curriculum selection and instructional improvement.
    • Make educational content freely available under open licensing
      Distributes educational resources and tools on learnwithsap.org under the Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication License, enabling broad, equitable access for educators and organizations.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.16M
Contributions & grants$4.03M65%
Program service revenue$2.11M34%
Investment income$16K0%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$5.04M
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$3.59M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$8.95M
Cash$8.29M
Investments$0
Liabilities$640K
Net assets$8.31M
Liquid reserves19.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -31.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOY DELIZO-OSBORNE PRESIDENT & CEO 40 $329K
JESSICA EADIE CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER 40 $267K
CELESTE HOGAN CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMIN OFFICER 40 $266K
ADRIENNE WILLIAMS CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER, MATH 40 $242K
ALEXANDRA MARTINEZ CHIEF OF STAFF 40 $227K
DR SHELBI COLE DIRECTOR, MATHEMATICS 40 $215K
DR DIANA CORDOVA-COBO DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH & EVALUATION 40 $178K
board members · 8
  • CAROLINE DAMON — TREASURER
  • CHRISTINE MARIE ORTIZ-GUZMAN — SECRETARY
  • CYNTHIA ROBINSON-RIVERS — DIRECTOR
  • DENISE WALSTON — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC GORDON — CHAIRMAN
  • HAROLD ASTURIAS — DIRECTOR
  • MARTIN GREEN — DIRECTOR
  • RACHEL ETIENNE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 20

Who they work with

  • AFT Partner — Collaborates with AFT in supporting public education, as noted by AFT President Randi Weingarten.
  • Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies Funder — Funded the development of resources on literacy and mathematics instruction for multilingual learners.
  • Clark County School District Partner — Participated through Nicole Sailers, Director II in the Curriculum and Instruction Division, as a supporting reviewer of the Pre-K Instructional Materials Guidelines.
  • Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Government — SAP complies with FERPA as a school official when handling education records.
  • Hamilton County ESC Partner — Participated through Carolyn Turner, Ohio Literary Lead, as a supporting reviewer of the Pre-K Instructional Materials Guidelines.
  • Instructional Practice Guide (IPG) Partner — Developed the e² Learning Walk Tool from the Instructional Practice Guide (IPG)
  • Jasmine Costello Partner — Author of instructional improvement content for Student Achievement Partners
  • Multilingual (ML) Funder Collaborative Funder — Partnered with funders to support the development of resources on literacy and mathematics instruction for multilingual learners.
  • SEAL Partner — Provides a comprehensive model for dual language development and high-leverage pedagogical practices for multilingual learners.
  • STANDARDSWORK Partner — Co-founded by Sue Pimentel, who served as a supporting reviewer of the Pre-K Instructional Materials Guidelines.
  • Sobrato Philanthropies Funder — Funded the development of resources on literacy and mathematics instruction for multilingual learners.
  • South San Francisco Unified School District Partner — Collaborated with SAP to conduct a landscape analysis and select math curricula using student-centered tools and data collection methods.
  • TODOS Partner — Co-hosts professional learning events with Student Achievement Partners on mathematics education and multilingualism.
  • Third-party content licensors Partner — Licenses third-party content marked with © for use on learnwithsap.org.
  • Tina Starks Partner — Author of literacy and linguistic identity content for Student Achievement Partners
  • Tulsa Public Schools Partner — Collaborated through Kelly Kane, Executive Director of Elementary & Early Childhood Education, as a supporting reviewer of the Pre-K Instructional Materials Guidelines.
  • curriculum developer Partner — Works with curriculum developers to ensure products support standards-aligned, joyful, and equitable instruction.
  • https://bit.ly/4n8Dp3i Partner — Partner website used for processing purchase orders for course registration.
  • professional learning organization Partner — Collaborates with professional learning organizations to support rigorous, equitable teaching and learning.
  • state or district Partner — Partners with state and district education agencies to improve instruction and curriculum implementation.
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.

  • Collaborative, Evidence-Based Design for Equity
    methodology: evidence_based_collaboration
    By bringing together educators and researchers to co-design tools and interventions, the organization believes solutions are more actionable and effective, because integrating pedagogical research with on-the-ground insights ensures that resources are both evidence-informed and responsive to real classroom needs, particularly for underserved populations.
  • Instructional Alignment Through Shared Vision
    methodology: instructional_alignment
    By establishing a shared, aligned vision of high-quality instruction, the organization believes schools can achieve coherence in feedback, observation, and professional learning, because a common understanding of effective teaching is foundational to systemic instructional improvement.
  • Integrated, Mutually Reinforcing Literacy Instruction
    methodology: integrated_literacy_instruction
    By integrating foundational literacy skills with meaning-making opportunities across the instructional day, the organization believes students develop stronger reading proficiency, because skill development and comprehension are interdependent and reinforce one another.
  • Intentional Use of Technology to Enhance Equity and Effectiveness
    methodology: purposeful_technology_integration
    By guiding educators to use AI and technology with clear pedagogical goals, the organization believes instruction becomes more effective and equitable, because purposeful integration supports differentiated learning and reduces disparities in access to high-quality supports.
  • Linguistically Sustaining and Culturally Affirming Instruction
    methodology: linguistic_affirmation
    By affirming students’ home languages and linguistic systems—such as Black English in literacy and multilingual identities in math—the organization believes instruction becomes more equitable and effective, because students engage more deeply when their identities and cultural ways of knowing are validated.