2008-2009 NJ Approved SES Providers
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| Name of Organization | Jewish Renaissance Foundation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Provider ID | 288 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Address |
149 Kearny Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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| Contact Information |
Jorge Cruz
732-293-0135
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| Type of Provider | Non-profit/Community Agency | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LEAs Where Service to be Provided | Perth Amboy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Counties Where Service to be Provided | Middlesex County | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transportation Provided | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Statement of Effectiveness | The Jewish Renaissance Foundation (JRF), a faith-based provider based in Perth Amboy, administers on-site programs in seven (7) of the 11 public schools in Perth Amboy-three elementary schools (K-4); two middle schools (5-8); the high school; and the alternative learning center (school for secondary-level special needs students). The scope of JRF's operations presently serve over 25,000 high risk children, youth and families. With a staff of over 200 professionals and an annual income approaching $9 million (refer to note below), JRF's School-based portfolio consists of the following: 1. School-Based Youth Services Program based in Perth Amboy High School; 2. 21st Century Community Learning Center based in three elementary schools: 3. New Jersey After 3 based in two middle schools; and 4. Operation Hope based in the alternative learning center The balance of JRF's scope includes: Parent agency of Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy, a newly established affiliate of BGGC of America, who currently serve over 450 Perth Amboy youth; Lead agency of Middlesex County Youthbuild Consortium, an educational and vocational provider (particularly in the construction and building trades) for out-of-school young adults, ages 18-24; parent agency of Jewish Renaissance Medical Center (JRMC), a federally qualified health center that provides medical, dental, and behavioral care to nearly 19,000 patients in Perth Amboy and Newark; and Administrator of Operation Lifeline International, a coordination of medical missions in third-work nations. Note - the operating budget combines the operations of JRF, JRMC (established as distinct entity of JRF) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Perth Amboy (established as legal subsidiary of JRF). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content Areas Provider Will Serve | Language Arts Literacy/Reading Mathematics English language acquisition |
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| Grade Level(s) the Provider Will Serve | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Minimum Education of Tutors | Certified Teacher | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Maximum Number of Students Able to Serve Current Year | 300 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specific Student Population Served | Students with disabilities Migrant students Economically disadvantaged Limited English (Spanish) Ethnic/racial minorities |
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| Time of Service | Summer Weekends/school holidays After school |
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| Mode of Instructional Delivery | Individual Tutoring Large group instruction (6 or more) Small group instruction (3-5) On-site Computer-based tutoring |
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| Student and Instructor Ratio | 1:6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number of Sessions Provided per Week (if applicable) | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Length of Each Service Session (minutes/hours) | 1.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specific Days/Summer/Holidays | Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Sunday |
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| Typical Cost Per Pupil/Per Session | 1:1 $40; Small Group $50; Large group $73.15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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