State of New Jersey, Department of Education

2009-2010 NJ Approved SES Providers

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Name of Organization FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc.
Provider ID 311
Address
441-443 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Contact Information
Casto Maldonado
973-624-3234
Website
Type of Provider Non-profit/Community Agency
LEAs Where Service to be Provided Newark Public School
Counties Where Service to be Provided Essex County
Transportation Provided No
Statement of Effectiveness FOCUS SES provides remedial academic services for students in grades 1-8 in the areas of math, reading and language arts/literacy. Tutoring Sessions will be delivered through small and large group instruction by qualified staff utilizing research based curriculums that are aligned with the NJCCCS to ensure that effectiveness of our services. Individualized Learning Plans are developed to address the educational needs of each individual child and help them reach their educational goals.
Content Areas Provider Will Serve Reading
Language Arts Literacy/Reading
Mathematics
Grade Level(s) the Provider Will Serve 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Minimum Education of Tutors Certified Teacher
Number of Students Served Previous Year
Maximum Number of Students Able to Serve Current Year 200
Specific Student Population Served Migrant students
Economically disadvantaged
Limited English (Spanish and Portuguese)
Ethnic/racial minorities
Time of Service Summer
After school
Mode of Instructional Delivery Large group instruction (6 or more)
Small group instruction (3-5)
Student and Instructor Ratio Large groups 1:10; Small groups 1:4
Number of Sessions Provided per Week (if applicable) 5
Average Length of Each Service Session (minutes/hours) 1 1/2
Specific Days/Summer/Holidays Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Progress Reports
Reports toMethodFrequency
Parents Reports Pre/Post Test and Monthly
Parents Meetings Monthly and as needed
Parents Phone Conferences As needed
Parents Other As needed
School Reports Pre/Post Test and Quarterly
School Meetings with Teacher Beginning and monthly thereafter
School Phone Conferences As needed
School Other As needed
Typical Cost Per Pupil/Per Session $45.00 per student per hour large group; $50.00 per student per hour small group
Additional Relevant Information