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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
CITY
PROGRAM NAME
EARLY ACTION
ORIENTATION START
WRAP-UP END
BASE STIPEND
HOUSING OPTIONS
New Orleans
Breakthrough New Orleans
Yes
5/29/15
7/23/15
$1,200
Dorms for free
New York
Breakthrough New York
Yes
6/8/15
8/7/15
$1,000
Apartments and dorms as part of stipend package
Norfolk
Breakthrough at Norfolk Academy
Yes
6/11/15
7/25/15
$1,000 or $1,200
Dorms for free
Oakland
Breakthrough Oakland
Yes
6/15/15
8/12/15
$1,500
Not offered
Philadelphia
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
Yes
6/15/15
8/14/15
$1,100
Limited homestays for free
Pittsburgh
Summerbridge Pittsburgh
Yes
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
$1,000
Apartments and homestays for free and for a fee
Sacramento
Breakthrough Sacramento
No
6/18/15
8/14/15
$1,000
Apartments and homestays for free and for a fee
Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Breakthrough Twin Cities
Yes
6/8/15
8/7/15
$2,500
Limited homestays may be available
San Francisco (SF Day)
Breakthrough San Francisco
Yes
6/10/15
8/5/2015
$1,000
Dorms and homestays for free
San Francisco (UHS)
Summerbridge San Francisco
Yes
6/8/15
8/1/15
$1,000
Limited homestays for free
San Juan Capistrano
Breakthrough San Juan Capistrano
Yes
6/17/15
8/12/15
$1,200
Limited homestays for free
Santa Fe
Breakthrough Santa Fe
Yes
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
$1,100
Limited homestays for free
ATLANTA
Breakthrough Atlanta 4075 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 needbased 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 CONTACT Jeremy Crane Jeremy.crane@lovett.org
AUSTIN
Breakthrough 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 needbased financial aid at their university
Not offered
Other financial information
All summer teaching fellows are quarter-time AmeriCorps 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 CONTACT Abigail Ames abby@breakthroughaustin.org
BIRMINGHAM
Breakthrough Birmingham P.O. Box 13233 Birmingham, AL 35202
Phone: (205) 354-3709 Fax: (415) 935-2357 www.breakthroughcollaborative.org/birmingham
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 needbased 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 CONTACT Anthony Oliver aoliver@breakthroughcollaborative.org
GREATER BOSTON Breakthrough 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 needbased financial aid at their university
Up to $1,250
Other financial information
We 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 CONTACT Shoko Fox sfox@btgbmail.org
CINCINNATI
Breakthrough 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 needbased 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 housing
We 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 CONTACT Patrice Pennington penningtp@countryday.net
DENVER
Breakthrough 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 needbased 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
39%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
Asian/Asian-American
6%
Latino/Hispanic
42%
Multi-Racial
9%
SITE CONTACT Brooke Brewer brookelynn.brewer@yahoo.com
FORT WORTH Breakthrough 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 needbased 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 CONTACT Nicole Masole nicole.masole@fwcd.org
HONG KONG
Summerbridge 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 for college students
Supplement for returning teachers
$128
Supplement for teachers qualifying for needbased financial aid at their university
Not offered
Other financial information
We 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 housing
Cost of housing is covered for teaching fellows with prior Breakthrough experience.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN Asian/Asian-American
100%
SITE CONTACT Shirley Man shirley@summerbridge.org.hk
HOUSTON
Breakthrough Houston St. 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 needbased financial aid at their university
Not offered
Other financial information
Work-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 housing
If homestays are at capacity, dorms are available at Houston Baptist University and are paid for by Breakthrough Houston.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN African/African-American
35%
Asian/Asian-American
10%
Latino/Hispanic
45%
Multi-Racial
8%
Other
2%
SITE CONTACT Kathy Heinzerling kheinzerling@sjs.org
MANCHESTER
Breakthrough Manchester at The Derryfield School 2108 River Road Manchester, NH 03104
Phone: (603) 641-9426 Fax: (603) 641-9521 www.breakthroughmanchester.org
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 needbased 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 housing
There 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%
SITE CONTACT Becky Berk becky.berk@derryfield.org
MIAMI
Breakthrough Miami at Miami Country Day School 601 NE 107th Street North Miami, FL 33161
Phone: (305) 779-7301 Fax: (305) 779-7201 www.breakthroughmiami.org
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 orientation Program Wrap-up and evaluation
Note: Please contact the affiliate directly for 2015 program information.
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 needbased 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%
SITE CONTACT Jamael Stewart jamael@breakthroughmiami.org
MINNEAPOLIS
LearningWorks at Blake: A Breakthrough Program 511 Kenwood Parkway Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: (952) 988-3878 Fax: (952) 988-3705 www.blakeschool.org/learningworks-home
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 needbased 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%
SITE CONTACT Noam Wiggs nwiggs@blakeschool.org
NEW HAVEN
Breakthrough 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 needbased financial aid at their university
Not offered
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Not offered
Additional information about housing
There is an ample supply of summer sublets offered by Yale students who are away from New Haven during the summer.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN African/African-American
40%
Asian/Asian-American
5%
Latino/Hispanic
35%
Multi-Racial
10%
SITE CONTACT Michael Van Leesten mvanleesten@hopkins.edu
NEW ORLEANS
Breakthrough 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 needbased financial aid at their university
Not offered
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Yes, dorms for free.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN African/African-American
90%
Latino/Hispanic
5%
Multi-Racial
3%
SITE CONTACT Robyn McCormick RobynMcCormick@newmanschool.org
NEW YORK
Breakthrough 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 needbased 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 CONTACT Natalie Cox natalie@btny.org
NORFOLK
Breakthrough at Norfolk Academy 1585 Wesleyan Drive Norfolk, VA 23502
Phone: (757) 452-6834 Fax: (757) 452-6834 www.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 needbased financial aid at their university
Not offered
Other financial information
We 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 housing
Spacious 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 CONTACT Ari Zito azito@norfolkacademy.org
OAKLAND
Breakthrough Oakland 5750 College Avenue Oakland, 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 needbased financial aid at their university
Up to $500
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Not offered
Additional information about housing
Teaching 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 CONTACT Molly Posner mposner@breakthroughcollaborative.org
PHILADELPHIA
Breakthrough 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 needbased financial aid at their university
Up to $900
Other financial information
Financial 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 housing
There 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%
SITE CONTACT
2%
Jessica Heintz jheintz@breakthroughphilly.org
Other
PITTSBURGH
Summerbridge 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 needbased financial aid at their university
Not offered
Other financial information
The 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 housing
Based 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 CONTACT Sarah Walters swalters@sewickley.org
PROVIDENCE
Breakthrough Providence at The Wheeler School 216 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906
Phone: (401) 528-2127 Fax: (401) 751-7674 www.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 needbased 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 housing
We 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 CONTACT Marisa Chock mchock@breakthroughprovidence.org
SACRAMENTO
Breakthrough Sacramento 2636 Latham Drive Sacramento, CA 95864
Phone: (916) 481-6386 Fax: (916) 481-6016 www.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 needbased financial aid at their university
$500
Other financial information
Leadership 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%
SITE CONTACT
Other
3%
Ying Lo-Khang ylo@saccds.org
SAINT PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS Breakthrough Twin Cities 2051 Larpenteur Avenue East Saint Paul, MN 55109
Phone: (651) 748-5504 Fax: (651) 777-8633 www.breakthroughtwincities.org
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 needbased financial aid at their university
Not offered
Is housing available? If so, what form and is it free?
Not offered
Additional information about housing
Free 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%
SITE CONTACT Ashley Cooper teach@breakthroughtwincities.org
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 needbased financial aid at their university
$1,000
Other financial information
Assistance 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 housing
Though 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%
SITE CONTACT
Other
5%
Katy Gaul katy@breakthroughsf.org
SAN FRANCISCO (UHS) Summerbridge San Francisco University 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 needbased financial aid at their university
Not offered
Other financial information
There 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 CONTACT Samuel Beltran samuel.beltran@sfuhs.org
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Breakthrough 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 needbased financial aid at their university
$300
Other financial information
We 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 housing
Homestays are typically available for 10 teaching fellows.
STUDENT RACIAL BREAKDOWN African/African-American
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
Asian/Asian-American
2%
Latino/Hispanic
88%
Multi-Racial
2%
SITE CONTACT Lorena Martinez lorena.martinez@smes.org
SANTA FE
Breakthrough Santa Fe Santa 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 needbased 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 CONTACT Talia Winokur twinokur@sfprep.org
SILICON VALLEY Breakthrough Silicon Valley Hoover Middle School 1635 Park Avenue San JosĂŠ, 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 needbased 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 CONTACT Ariel Morris amorris@breakthroughsv.org