Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) Education Program Development

About the Organization:

HCZ is a community-based organization serving over 17,000 children living in a 100 city-block area in Harlem NYC. By addressing the needs of the entire community, HCZ isn't simply helping children beat the odds, it's helping to change the odds. The organization was recently recognized by President Barack Obama for its efforts and his administration proposed that $10 million of the 2010 national budget be used to model similar programs across the nation.

About A-List's Program at HCZ:

For the 2010-2011 school year, A-List has assumed responsibility for all of the Harlem Children's Zone (HCZ) SAT test prep after all students who attended eight classes or more of A-List instruction in the spring improved by over 210 points. Whereas attendance had been a major issue in the past, enrollment was boosted substantially and student participation improved significantly. A-List started work in the spring, training HCZ staff to deliver its curriculum and the Promise Academy has now contracted with us to deliver a training program to its tutors.

Check out the success A-List has had with this incredible organization on the HCZ Case Studies & Results page.