named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Family and Community Events
Organized events such as Pizza Friday, school carnival, Valentine’s Day dance, movie nights, and parent auction to build school community
PTA Enrichment Programs
Extracurricular offerings including science, art, dance, music, chess, and architecture, funded and coordinated by the PTA
Stay & Play
Afterschool program for preK–5 students at PS 372, offering homework support, enrichment activities, and play-based learning from 3:00–6:00 pm on school days
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Individualized Academic Support 1 activity
- Deliver differentiated classroom instruction with specialized staffingProvides innovative team teaching for preK–5 at the 512 Carroll Street site with at least two teachers and one educational assistant per classroom and a maximum class size of 25. Uses specialized student-to-staff ratios (6:1:1, 8:1:1, or 12:1:1) at the Adelphi, 13th Ave, and 9th St sites for students with autism and related disorders.
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Charter School Operations 1 activity
- Operate inclusive public elementary schoolOperates a free public elementary school serving general and special education students from Brooklyn's District 15 and citywide District 75, with full inclusion of all students in classrooms at the Carroll Street location. The school operates across four physical sites, including specialized programs for students with autism and related disorders at three locations.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organize family and community engagement eventsCreates and runs events to unite the school community, including annual events such as Pizza Friday, school carnival, Valentine’s Day dance, movie nights, parent auction party, and other gatherings that foster collaboration among families, teachers, and administrators.
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Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
- Provide grants and resources for educators and studentsAwards mini-grants to classroom teachers, specialists, and therapists for books, educational materials, and curriculum enhancements. Also funds school supplies and professional development for teachers and staff to improve instructional quality and student services.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Run after-school programs for elementary studentsOperates an after-school program at the Carroll Street campus offering homework time, choice-based activities, and play-based programming for preK–5. Services run from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on school days, including drop-in availability, with age-appropriate offerings such as sports, games, crafts, and story time.
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Public School Support Fundraising 1 activity
- Support school programs through fundraising and community eventsRaises funds to support classroom programs, enrichment activities, and school resources. Funds are used for iPads, computers, sports and occupational therapy equipment, field trips, studios, special programs, and enhancements to art and music programs including the 5th grade musical.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$861K
Contributions & grants$204K24%
Program service revenue$657K76%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$932K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$520K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$176K
Cash$175K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$176K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
6 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +18.9%
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- DOE Government — Provides snacks for students in the afterschool program
- Detective WenJian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship Partner — Co-located with the Detective WenJian Liu School of Civics and Entrepreneurship at the 6312 13th Ave site
- District 15 Partner — Founding partner in establishing The Children’s School as a full-inclusion elementary school
- District 75 Partner — Founding partner in establishing The Children’s School as a full-inclusion elementary school, serving students with special education needs citywide
- District 75 Placement Office Partner — Collaborates with the District 75 Placement Office to facilitate student placements
- MS 113 Partner — Co-located with MS 113 at the 300 Adelphi St site
- New York City Department of Education Government — Follows the NYC DOE calendar and uses D75 dates for parent-teacher conferences, indicating alignment with the public education system.
- PS 372 Network — PTA is an integral part of PS 372, serving all families and supporting school programs
- The Children’s School Partner — PTA funds enrichment programs and services at The Children’s School, which is PS 372K.
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.
- Collaborative Stakeholder Engagementmethodology: collaborative-stakeholder-engagementBy engaging all stakeholders—families, educators, and service providers—in a supportive decision-making environment, we produce more rigorous and effective instruction because shared ownership leads to better alignment, responsiveness, and implementation of inclusive practices.
- Community-Funded Educational Continuitymethodology: community-funded_enrichmentBy assuming financial responsibility for enrichment programs through community-based fundraising, we maintain critical educational services despite public budget cuts because localized funding ensures program stability and equity in access.
- Full Inclusion Education Modelmethodology: full-inclusion-educationBy educating general and special education students together in the same classrooms with individualized supports, we produce higher student learning and development because inclusive environments foster mutual understanding, reduce stigma, and enable differentiated instruction tailored to diverse needs.