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Name of Organization |
The Door – A Center of Alternatives, Inc. |
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Primary Location |
121 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10013 |
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Contact Information |
212 – 941-9090 ext. 3248 kate@door.org
www.door.org |
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LEAs where services will be provided |
New York City middle and high schools |
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Years provider has delivered services |
The Door has provided educational services since its founding
in 1972. |
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Evidence that services have been effective |
Pre and post-test scores of students who have received
Door’s supplemental educational services show significant increases in grade levels
in both mathematics and in English language arts (including reading). |
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Title of the instructional program, curriculum series to
be used (if appropriate) |
The Door provides supplemental educational services that are
tailored to meet the individual needs of each student. Instructors work in consultation
with student’s classroom teachers, and use a variety of curricula and teaching
materials, in alignment with New York State learning standards in English language arts
(including reading) and mathematics. |
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Grade level(s) the provider will serve |
8th through 12th grade |
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Content area(s) provider will serve |
English language arts (including reading) and mathematics |
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Number of sessions provided per week, if applicable |
At least two sessions per week are recommended |
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Average length of each service session (minutes/hours) |
90 minute sessions |
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Duration of the available service period (e.g. Sept.-
June, specific number of weeks or hours, etc.) |
Supplemental educational services are available year round,
with sessions offered throughout the day and in the evening, from 11:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. and
on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
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Type of instruction |
Individual and small group (up to three students) |
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Qualifications of service provider(s)/instructor(s) |
Door instructional staff includes certified teachers,
Master’s level social workers and counselors. Volunteer tutors are college students
and adult professional who are trained and supervised by Door staff. Trained staff also
provide specialized instruction for students with disabilities and with limited English
proficiency. |
