Breakthrough Site Directory Summer 2015
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SITE DIRECTORY Mouse over and then click a site’s name to jump to a detailed description. CITY PROGRAM NAME EARLY ACTION ORIENTATION START WRAP-UP END BASE STIPEND HOUSING OPTIONS Atlanta Breakthrough Atlanta No 6/3/15 7/31/15 $1,000 Not offered Austin Breakthrough Austin Yes 6/8/15 8/7/15 $2,000 Limited dorms for a fee Birmingham Breakthrough Birmingham Yes 6/1/15 7/29/15 $2,500 Dorms for a fee Boston Breakthrough Greater Boston Yes 6/15/15 8/10/15 $1,250 Limited dorms and homestays for a fee Cincinnati Breakthrough Cincinnati Yes 6/10/15 8/6/15 $1,400 Dorms for free and for a fee Denver Breakthrough Kent Denver Yes 6/8/15 8/10/15 $1,600 Not offered Fort Worth Breakthrough Fort Worth Yes 6/8/15 8/5/15 $1,500 Dorms for free Hong Kong Summerbridge Hong Kong, A Breakthrough Program No 6/20/15 8/14/15 $700 or $900 Dorms for free and for a fee Houston Breakthrough Houston Yes 6/3/15 7/29/15 $2,200 Dorms and homestays for free Manchester Breakthrough Manchester at the Derryfield School Yes 6/17/15 8/13/15 $1,200 Limited homestays for free Miami Breakthrough Miami Yes 6/10/15 8/2/15 $1,600 or $2,200 Limited dorms and homestays for free Minneapolis LearningWorks at Blake: A Breakthrough Program Yes 6/8/15 8/7/15 $2,500 Limited dorms for a fee New Haven Breakthrough New Haven Yes 6/15/15 8/7/15 $1,500 or $2,000 Not offered
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SITE DIRECTORYMouse over and then click a site’s name to jump to a detailed description.
CITYPROGRAM
NAMEEARLY
ACTIONORIENTATION
STARTWRAP-UP
ENDBASE
STIPENDHOUSING OPTIONS
AtlantaBreakthrough
AtlantaNo 6/3/15 7/31/15 $1,000 Not offered
AustinBreakthrough
AustinYes 6/8/15 8/7/15 $2,000
Limited dorms for a fee
BirminghamBreakthrough Birmingham
Yes 6/1/15 7/29/15 $2,500 Dorms for a fee
BostonBreakthrough
Greater BostonYes 6/15/15 8/10/15 $1,250
Limited dorms and homestays for a fee
CincinnatiBreakthrough
CincinnatiYes 6/10/15 8/6/15 $1,400
Dorms for free and for a fee
DenverBreakthrough Kent Denver
Yes 6/8/15 8/10/15 $1,600 Not offered
Fort WorthBreakthrough
Fort Worth Yes 6/8/15 8/5/15 $1,500 Dorms for free
Hong Kong
Summerbridge Hong Kong, A Breakthrough
Program
No 6/20/15 8/14/15 $700 or $900Dorms for free and
for a fee
HoustonBreakthrough
HoustonYes 6/3/15 7/29/15 $2,200
Dorms and homestays for free
Manchester
Breakthrough Manchester at the Derryfield
School
Yes 6/17/15 8/13/15 $1,200Limited homestays
for free
MiamiBreakthrough
MiamiYes 6/10/15 8/2/15
$1,600 or $2,200
Limited dorms and homestays for free
Minneapolis
LearningWorks at Blake: A
Breakthrough Program
Yes 6/8/15 8/7/15 $2,500Limited dorms
for a fee
New HavenBreakthrough
New HavenYes 6/15/15 8/7/15
$1,500 or $2,000
Not offered
Austin
CITYPROGRAM
NAMEEARLY
ACTIONORIENTATION
STARTWRAP-UP
ENDBASE
STIPENDHOUSING OPTIONS
New Orleans
Breakthrough New Orleans
Yes 5/29/15 7/23/15 $1,200 Dorms for free
New YorkBreakthrough
New YorkYes 6/8/15 8/7/15 $1,000
Apartments and dorms as part of stipend package
NorfolkBreakthrough
at Norfolk Academy
Yes 6/11/15 7/25/15$1,000 or
$1,200Dorms for free
OaklandBreakthrough
OaklandYes 6/15/15 8/12/15 $1,500 Not offered
PhiladelphiaBreakthrough
of Greater Philadelphia
Yes 6/15/15 8/14/15 $1,100Limited homestays
for free
PittsburghSummerbridge
PittsburghYes 6/9/15 8/4/15 $1,800
Limited apartments and homestays
Providence
Breakthrough Providence at The Wheeler
School
No 6/18/15 8/13/15 $1,000Apartments and
homestays for free and for a fee
SacramentoBreakthrough Sacramento
No 6/18/15 8/14/15 $1,000Apartments and
homestays for free and for a fee
Saint Paul and
Minneapolis
Breakthrough Twin Cities
Yes 6/8/15 8/7/15 $2,500Limited homestays may be available
San Francisco (SF Day)
Breakthrough San Francisco
Yes 6/10/15 8/5/2015 $1,000Dorms and
homestays for free
San Francisco
(UHS)
Summerbridge San Francisco
Yes 6/8/15 8/1/15 $1,000Limited homestays
for free
San Juan Capistrano
Breakthrough San Juan
CapistranoYes 6/17/15 8/12/15 $1,200
Limited homestays for free
Santa FeBreakthrough
Santa FeYes 6/11/15 8/5/15
$1,300 or $1,500
Dorms for free
Silicon Valley
Breakthrough Silicon Valley
Yes 6/17/15 8/13/15 $1,100Limited homestays
for free
ATLANTABreakthrough Atlanta4075 Paces Ferry Rd. NW Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 262-3032 Fax: (404) 479-8465 www.breakthroughatlanta.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application No
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
56
Number of middle-school students served 214
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 3 - June 12, 2015
Program June 15 - July 24, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation July 27 - July 31, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,000
Supplement for returning teachers $500
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Not offered
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 86%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1%
Asian/Asian-American 2%
Latino/Hispanic 8%
Multi-Racial 2%
Other 1%
SITE CONTACTJeremy [email protected]
AUSTINBreakthrough Austin 1050 East 11th Street , Suite 350 Austin, TX 78702
Phone: (512) 692-9444 Fax: (512) 535-4488 www.breakthroughaustin.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
120
Number of middle school students served 660
Grades served 6-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 8 - June 19, 2015
Program June 22 - July 31, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 3 - August 7, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $2,000
Supplement for returning teachers Not offered
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Other financial information
All summer teaching fellows are quarter-time Ameri-Corps members. Upon completion, fellows earn an additional education award of approximately $1,500 to be used for university expenses or student loans.
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, dorms for a fee.
Additional information about housing
Limited co-op (dorm style) housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Summer teaching fellows pay approximately $450 (deducted from stipend) for 9 weeks of housing, which includes meals.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 17%
Asian/Asian-American 1%
Latino/Hispanic 74%
Other 4%
SITE CONTACTAbigail Ames [email protected]
BIRMINGHAMBreakthrough BirminghamP.O. Box 13233 Birmingham, AL 35202
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
24
Number of middle school students served 115
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 1 - June 12, 2015
Program June 15 - July 24, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation July 27 - July 29, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $2,500
Supplement for returning teachers $250
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, limited dorms for a fee.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 95%
Asian/Asian-American 2%
Multi-Racial 3%SITE CONTACTAnthony [email protected]
Phone: (205) 354-3709Fax: (415) 935-2357www.breakthroughcollaborative.org/birmingham
GREATER BOSTONBreakthrough Greater Boston P.O. Box 381486 Cambridge, MA 02238
Phone: (617) 349-6647 Fax: (617) 349-6810 www.breakthroughgreaterboston.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
80
Number of middle school students served 250
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 15 - June 27, 2015
Program June 29 - August 7, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 10, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,250
Supplement for returning teachers $100
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Up to $1,250
Other financial informationWe offer an additional $100 for teachers taking on a leadership role.
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, limited dorms and homestays for a small fee.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 55%
Asian/Asian-American 11%
Latino/Hispanic 13%
Multi-Racial 11%
Other 8%SITE CONTACTShoko Fox
CINCINNATIBreakthrough Cincinnati 6905 Given Road Cincinnati, OH 45243
Phone: (513) 979-0339 Fax: (513) 527-7627 www.breakthroughcincinnati.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
32
Number of middle school students served 110
Grades served 6-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 10 - June 19, 2015
Program June 22 - August 1, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 3 - August 6, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,400
Supplement for returning teachers $200
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, dorms, some free, some for a fee.
Additional information about housingWe are able to assist with housing costs if the teaching fellow qualifies for need-based financial aid at his or her university.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 89%
Latino/Hispanic 6%
Multi-Racial 3%SITE CONTACTPatrice Pennington [email protected]
DENVERBreakthrough Kent Denver 4000 East Quincy Avenue Englewood, CO 80113
Phone: (303) 770-7660 Fax: (303) 770-7137 www.breakthroughdenver.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
26
Number of middle-school students served 150
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 8 - June 19, 2015
Program June 22 - July 31, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 6 - August 10, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,600
Supplement for returning teachers $300 per year
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Not offered
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWNAfrican/African-American 39%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1%
Asian/Asian-American 6%
Latino/Hispanic 42%
Multi-Racial 9%SITE CONTACTBrooke Brewer [email protected]
FORT WORTHBreakthrough Fort Worth at Fort Worth Country Day School 4200 Country Day Lane Fort Worth, TX 76109
Phone: (817) 302-3280 Fax: (817) 302-3281 www.fwcd.org/breakthrough
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
25
Number of middle-school students served 130
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 8 - June 19, 2015
Program June 22 - July 31, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 3 - August 5, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,500
Supplement for returning teachers $100
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Teaching fellows may request a supplement to the stipend on the basis of financial aid. Please communicate with the program director immediately to be considered. Funds are available but limited.
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, limited dorms for free.
Additional comments about housing There is a $300 living stipend.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 8%
Asian/Asian-American 4%
Latino/Hispanic 77%
Multi-Racial 2%SITE CONTACTNicole Masole [email protected]
HONG KONGSummerbridge Hong Kong, A Breakthrough Program Offices A&B, 20/F, Kam Chung Commercial Building, 19-21 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Phone: 276-144-44 Fax: 276-210-19 www.summerbridge.org.hk
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application No
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
72
Number of middle-school students served 300
Grades served 7-8
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 20 - July 7, 2015
Program July 8 - August 9, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 10 - August 14, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount$700 for high school students, $900 forcollege students
Supplement for returning teachers $128
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Other financial informationWe offer airfair allowance of up to $900 for teaching fellows with former Breakthrough experience.
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, dorms, some free, some for a fee.
Additional comments about housingCost of housing is covered for teaching fellows with prior Breakthrough experience.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
Asian/Asian-American 100%SITE CONTACTShirley [email protected]
HOUSTONBreakthrough HoustonSt. John’s School 2401 Claremont Lane Houston, TX 77019
Phone: (713) 850-4032 Fax: (713) 850-8151 www.breakthroughhouston.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
25
Number of middle-school students served 120
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 3 - June 13, 2015
Program June 16 - July 24, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation July 27 - July 29, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $2,200
Supplement for returning teachers $200
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Other financial informationWork-study funds may be available, depending on applicant’s school.
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, dorms and homestays for free.
Additional information about housingIf homestays are at capacity, dorms are available at Houston Baptist University and are paid for by Breakthrough Houston.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWNAfrican/African-American 35%
Asian/Asian-American 10%
Latino/Hispanic 45%
Multi-Racial 8%
Other 2% SITE CONTACTKathy Heinzerling [email protected]
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
20
Number of middle-school students served 60
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 17 - June 26, 2015
Program June 29 - August 8, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 10 - August 13, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,200
Supplement for returning teachers $100 per year
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Up to $2,000
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, limited homestays for free.
Additional information about housingThere is a $200 incentive for local teaching fellows not requiring a homestay.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 14%
Asian/Asian-American 28%
Latino/Hispanic 8%
Multi-Racial 17%
Other 2%
MANCHESTERBreakthrough Manchester at The Derryfield School 2108 River Road Manchester, NH 03104
Phone: (603) 641-9426 Fax: (603) 641-9521 www.breakthroughmanchester.org
SITE CONTACTBecky [email protected]
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
96
Number of middle-school students served 600
Grades served 5-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientationNote: Please contact the affiliate directly for 2015 program information.
Program
Wrap-up and evaluation
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount$1,600 for high school students, $2,200 for college students
Supplement for returning teachers Not offered
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, dorms and homestays, some free, some for a fee.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 45%
Native American/Alaskan Native 1%
Asian/Asian-American 5%
Latino/Hispanic 30%
Multi-Racial 5%
Other 4%
MIAMIBreakthrough Miami at Miami Country Day School601 NE 107th StreetNorth Miami, FL 33161
Phone: (305) 779-7301Fax: (305) 779-7201www.breakthroughmiami.org
SITE CONTACTJamael Stewart
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
35
Number of middle-school students served 120
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 8 - June 19, 2015
Program June 22 - July 31, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 3 - August 7, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $2,500
Supplement for returning teachers $200 per year
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, dorms for a fee.
Additional information about housing
All out-of-state teachers have the opportunity for housing during their summer. We subsidize the majority of housing costs for out-of-state teachers. The total cost is $325, deducted biweekly from the summer stipend.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 20%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 2%
Asian/Asian-American 11%
Latino/Hispanic 18%
Multi-Racial 9%
Other 16%
MINNEAPOLISLearningWorks at Blake: A Breakthrough Program 511 Kenwood Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: (952) 988-3878Fax: (952) 988-3705 www.blakeschool.org/learningworks-home
SITE CONTACTNoam Wiggs [email protected]
NEW HAVENBreakthrough New Haven 986 Forest Road New Haven, CT 06515
Phone: (203) 397-1001 Fax: (203) 392-0551 www.hopkins.edu/community/breakthrough
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
14
Number of middle-school students served 64
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 15 - June 26, 2015
Program June 29 - August 7, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 7, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount$1,500 for high school students, $2,000 for college students
Supplement for returning teachers $250 per year
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Not offered
Additional information about housingThere is an ample supply of summer sublets offered by Yale students who are away from New Haven during the summer.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWNAfrican/African-American 40%
Asian/Asian-American 5%
Latino/Hispanic 35%
Multi-Racial 10%
SITE CONTACTMichael Van Leesten [email protected]
NEW ORLEANSBreakthrough New Orleans 1903 Jefferson Avenue New Orleans, LA 70115
Phone: (504) 896-6393 Fax: (504) 896-8597 www.btnola.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
26
Number of middle-school students served 110
Grades served 6-8
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation May 29 - June 6, 2015
Program June 8 - July 17, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation July 20 - July 23, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,200
Supplement for returning teachers $500
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, dorms for free.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWNAfrican/African-American 90%
Latino/Hispanic 5%
Multi-Racial 3%SITE CONTACTRobyn McCormick [email protected]
NEW YORKBreakthrough New York 123 William Street, 4th Floor New York , NY 10038
Phone: (646) 747-2869 Fax: (917) 258-3460 www.btny.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
56
Number of middle-school students served 230
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 8 - June 26, 2015
Program June 29 - July 31, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 3 - August 7, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,000
Supplement for returning teachers $500
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Up to $1,000
Other financial information
We work closely with each candidate to ensure that we meet their financial need in an equitable way, taking into account the stipend, housing and MetroCard assistance.
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, dorms and apartments for free.
Additional information about housing
We provide housing at Long Island University in Brooklyn as part of our stipend package. Those who receive housing are not always eligible for stipend enhancements.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 38%
Asian/Asian-American 26%
Latino/Hispanic 25%
Multi-Racial 6%
Other 4%
SITE CONTACTNatalie Cox [email protected]
NORFOLKBreakthrough at Norfolk Academy 1585 Wesleyan Drive Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: (757) 452-6834Fax: (757) 452-6834www.norfolkacademy.org/breakthrough
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
15
Number of middle-school students served 64
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 11 - June 19, 2015
Program June 22 - July 24, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation July 25, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount$1,000 for high school students, $1,200 for college students
Supplement for returning teachers $200
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Other financial informationWe provide breakfast and lunch each program day.
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, dorms for free.
Additional information about housingSpacious and comfortable apartment-style dorms at Virginia Wesleyan College, a 15-minute walk from our site.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 52%
Asian/Asian-American 17%
Latino/Hispanic 2%
Multi-Racial 12%SITE CONTACTAri [email protected]
OAKLANDBreakthrough Oakland5750 College AvenueOakland, CA 94618
Phone: (415) 632-4340 Fax: (415) 935-2351 www.breakthroughcollaborative.org/oakland
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
16
Number of middle-school students served 60
Grades served 7
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 15 - June 26, 2015
Program June 29 - August 7, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 10 - August 12, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,500
Supplement for returning teachers $500
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Up to $500
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Not offered
Additional information about housingTeaching fellows who provide their own housing (not living at home) may qualify for a $1,000 stipend supplement.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 38%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 2%
Asian/Asian-American 18%
Latino/Hispanic 20%
Multi-Racial 12%
Other 6%SITE CONTACTMolly Posner
PHILADELPHIABreakthrough of Greater Philadelphia 34 W. Coulter Street Philadelphia, PA 19144
Phone: (215) 261-6703 Fax: (215) 951-2397 www.breakthroughphilly.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
32
Number of middle-school students served 190
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 15 - June 26, 2015
Program June 29 - August 7, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 10 - August 14, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,100
Supplement for returning teachers $100
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Up to $900
Other financial informationFinancial aid offered, ranging from $100 to $900, is based on your EFC (Expected Family Contribution).
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, limited homestays for free.
Additional information about housingThere will be approximately six to 10 homestays available. Food costs may not be provided.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 80%
Asian/Asian-American 7%
Latino/Hispanic 7%
Multi-Racial 4%
Other 2%
SITE CONTACTJessica Heintz [email protected]
PITTSBURGHSummerbridge Pittsburgh 315 Academy Avenue Sewickley, PA 15143
Phone: (412) 741-2230 Fax: (412) 741-1411 www.summerbridgepittsburgh.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
20
Number of middle-school students served 70
Grades served 7-10
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 9 - June 19, 2015
Program June 22 - July 31, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 3 - August 4, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,800
Supplement for returning teachers $200 per year
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Other financial informationThe volunteer reimbursement represents a nominal annual stipend intended to cover summer food, gas and living expenses.
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, limited apartments and homestays for free, some for a fee.
Additional information about housingBased on availability, we will provide a homestay with a local family, or reduced-rate apartment housing.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 97%
Latino/Hispanic 1%
Multi-Racial 1% SITE CONTACTSarah Walters [email protected]
PROVIDENCEBreakthrough Providence at The Wheeler School216 Hope StreetProvidence, RI 02906
Phone: (401) 528-2127Fax: (401) 751-7674www.wheelerschool.org/breakthroughprovidence
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application No
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
24
Number of middle-school students served 90
Grades served 7-8
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 18 - June 26, 2015
Program June 29 - August 8, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 11 - August 13, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,000
Supplement for returning teachers $100
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Need-based financial aid is offered, but not guaranteed. The average aid awarded is $300.
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, homestays and apartments, some free, some for a fee.
Additional information about housingWe secure homestays and/or apartment rentals for up to five teachers based on need.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 35%
Asian/Asian-American 4%
Latino/Hispanic 51%
White/Caucasian 4%
Multi-Racial 5%
Other 1%
SITE CONTACTMarisa Chock
SACRAMENTOBreakthrough Sacramento 2636 Latham Drive Sacramento, CA 95864
Phone: (916) 481-6386Fax: (916) 481-6016www.saccds.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application No
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
24
Number of middle-school students served 72
Grades served 7-8
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 18 - June 26, 2015
Program June 29 - August 7, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 9 - August 14, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,000
Supplement for returning teachers $250
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
$500
Other financial informationLeadership stipends are available for club leaders, departments heads and Breakthrough alumni.
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, limited apartments and homestays for free, some for a fee.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 20%
Asian/Asian-American 21%
Latino/Hispanic 38%
Multi-Racial 9%
Native American/Alaskan Native 1%
Other 3%
SITE CONTACTYing [email protected]
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
58
Number of middle-school students served 250
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 8 - June 19, 2015
Program June 22 - August 1, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 3 - August 7, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $2,500
Supplement for returning teachers $250
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Not offered
Additional information about housingFree homestays may be available. We can provide resources to help teaching fellows locate housing.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 31%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 1%
Asian/Asian-American 47%
Latino/Hispanic 9%
Multi-Racial 4%
Other 1%
SAINT PAUL AND MINNEAPOLISBreakthrough Twin Cities2051 Larpenteur Avenue EastSaint Paul, MN 55109
Phone: (651) 748-5504Fax: (651) 777-8633www.breakthroughtwincities.org
SITE CONTACTAshley [email protected]
SAN FRANCISCO (SF DAY)Breakthrough San Francisco 350 Masonic Ave San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: (415) 568-3662 Fax: (415) 931-2036 www.breakthroughsf.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
32
Number of middle-school students served 140
Grades served 5-8
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 10 - June 20, 2015
Program June 22 - July 31, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 3 - August 5, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,000
Supplement for returning teachers $250
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
$1,000
Other financial informationAssistance for transportation costs may be available to those who qualify.
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, apartments and homestays for free.
Additional information about housingThough homestays are free, we withhold a $250 security deposit from teaching fellows’ stipends until the end of the summer.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 24%
Asian/Asian-American 29%
Latino/Hispanic 35%
Multi-Racial 6%
Other 5%
SITE CONTACTKaty Gaul [email protected]
SAN FRANCISCO (UHS)Summerbridge San FranciscoUniversity High School 3065 Jackson Street San Francisco, CA 94115
Phone: (415) 447-3127 Fax: (415) 447-5803 www.summerbridgesf.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
27
Number of middle-school students served 108
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 8 - June 16, 2015
Program June 17 - July 29, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation July 30 - August 1, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,000
Supplement for returning teachers $500
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Other financial informationThere is an application-based scholarship available to Summerbridge fellows.
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, limited homestays for free.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 14%
Asian/Asian-American 28%
Latino/Hispanic 33%
Multi-Racial 17%SITE CONTACTSamuel Beltran [email protected]
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANOBreakthrough San Juan Capistrano 31641 La Novia Avenue San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Phone: (949) 661-0108 Fax: (949) 661-8637 www.breakthroughsjc.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
20
Number of middle-school students served 80
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 17 - June 26, 2015
Program June 29 - August 8, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 10 - August 12, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,200
Supplement for returning teachers $300
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
$300
Other financial informationWe will help pay for travel to Orange County, California.
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, limited homestays for free.
Additional information about housingHomestays are typically available for 10teaching fellows.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 2%
Asian/Asian-American 2%
Latino/Hispanic 88%
Multi-Racial 2%SITE CONTACTLorena Martinez
SANTA FEBreakthrough Santa FeSanta Fe Preparatory School 1101 Camino de la Cruz Blanca Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone: (505) 795-7517 Fax: (505) 982-2897 www.breakthroughsantafe.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
20
Number of middle-school students served 72
Grades served 7-12
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 11 - June 20, 2015
Program June 22 - July 31, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 3 - August 5, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount$1,300 for high school students, $1,500 for college students
Supplement for returning teachers $100 per year
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Not offered
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, dorms for free for all non-local teaching fellows
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
Asian/Asian-American 1%
Latino/Hispanic 87%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 5%
Multi-Racial 3%SITE CONTACTTalia Winokur [email protected]
SILICON VALLEYBreakthrough Silicon ValleyHoover Middle School 1635 Park Avenue San José, CA 95126
Phone: (408) 287-6357 Fax: (408) 286-4864 www.breakthroughsv.org
GENERAL INFORMATION
Early action application Yes!
Anticipated number of teachers to be hired for summer 2015
68
Number of middle-school students served 200
Grades served 7-9
IMPORTANT DATES
Faculty and staff orientation June 17 - June 26, 2015
Program June 29 - August 7, 2015
Wrap-up and evaluation August 10 - August 13, 2015
STIPEND AND HOUSING INFORMATION
Base stipend amount $1,100
Supplement for returning teachers $100
Supplement for teachers qualifying for need-based financial aid at their university
Additional need-based aid may be available.
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, limited homestays for free.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN
African/African-American 4%
Asian/Asian-American 20%
Latino/Hispanic 70%
Other 6%SITE CONTACTAriel Morris
