Achievement First is a charter school management organization started in July 2003 by the leaders of Amistad Academy, a high performing charter school in New Haven, CT. A non-profit, 501 (c)(3) organization, Achievement First is creating a network of achievement-gap closing charter schools in Connecticut and New York to bring to scale the dramatic, life changing student achievement results produced at Amistad Academy. Achievement First currently operates 17 schools in both NY and CT. Over the next decade, Achievement First will grow to support 30 schools serving over 11,500 students. Virtual Information Sessions in November Leadership Roles and Responsibilities in the Achievement First Network Virtual Information Session November 3rd , 2009 from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. EST. Hosted by Becca Howlett, Achievement First`s Senior Director of Teacher and School Leader Recruitment. During this session, participants will learn about different leadership opportunities within the Achievement First network and hear from current school leaders about their daily life as a school leader in our network. Please RSVP to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/530788352. Life as an Achievement First Elementary Teacher Virtual Information Session
November 17th , 2009 from 8 p.m. – 9 p.m. EST. Hosted by Ernie Clarke, an Achievement First Talent Recruiter. During this session, participants will learn what teaching in an Achievement First elementary school is all about—including information on training, ongoing professional development opportunities, and things our schools are currently working on to push our scholars forward in academic and character skills. Ernie will discuss opportunities that we have for the `10-11 school year as well as our application process. Please RSVP to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/530788352. |