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2009-2010 NJ Approved SES Providers

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Name of Organization B.E.L.L. - Building Education Leaders for Life
Provider ID 343
Address
One Fordham Plaza, Suite 903
Bronx, NY 10458
Contact Information
Chris Owens
718-741-1503 or 718-561-2181
Website
Type of Provider Non-profit/Community Agency
LEAs Where Service to be Provided
Counties Where Service to be Provided Newark Public Schools
Transportation Provided No
Statement of Effectiveness BELL provides a nationally recognized program of Afterschool tutoring and mentoring to elementary school children in group settings averaging 8-10 students, three to four days per week during the school year and four to five days per week during the summer. BELL is located at your child's school.
Content Areas Provider Will Serve Reading; Science
Language Arts Literacy/Reading
Mathematics
Grade Level(s) the Provider Will Serve 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Minimum Education of Tutors 60 college credits or an Associates degree
Number of Students Served Previous Year 0
Maximum Number of Students Able to Serve Current Year 500
Specific Student Population Served Economically disadvantaged
Limited English (Spanish)
Ethnic/racial minorities
Time of Service Summer
After school
Mode of Instructional Delivery Large group instruction (6 or more)
Student and Instructor Ratio 1:10
Number of Sessions Provided per Week (if applicable) 3-4
Average Length of Each Service Session (minutes/hours) 1.5-3
Specific Days/Summer/Holidays Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Progress Reports
Reports toMethodFrequency
Parents Reports Mid-program and at the end of tutoring (Minimum)
Parents Meetings Beginning and as needed
Parents Phone Conferences As needed
Parents Other At pick up time is needed
School Reports Mid-program and at the end of tutoring (Minimum)
School Meetings with Teacher Beginning and as needed
School Phone Conferences As needed
School Other E-mail
Typical Cost Per Pupil/Per Session $33.64 per student per hour
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