Concepts For Adaptive Learning Inc is located in New Haven, CT. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Concepts For Adaptive Learning Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Concepts For Adaptive Learning Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Concepts For Adaptive Learning Inc generated $136.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $123.1k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.7%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO INCREASE THE KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY OF URBAN FAMILIES, (SEE SCHEDULE O)TO PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESS IN A CONSTANTLY CHANGING DIGITAL SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN AN EFFORT TO CLOSE THE TECHNOLOGY GAP, CONCEPTS FOR ADAPTIVE LEARNING (CFAL) PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFER FREE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH TWO MAIN PROGRAMS: DIGITAL LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER TRAINING. CFAL'S DIGITAL LITERACY SERVES PARENTS AND CHILDREN FROM PRESCHOOL THROUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. CFAL'S TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER TRAINING PROGRAM TEACHES ADULTS, INCLUDING SENIOR CITIZENS, BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS, AND PROVIDES A REFURBISHED COMPUTER TO PARTICIPANTS WHO DO NOT HAVE A WORKING COMPUTER IN THE HOME.(SEE SCHEDULE O)DIGITAL LITERACYCFAL'S DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAM INCREASES DIGITAL LITERACY AND EXPANDED LEARNING TO LOW-INCOME NEW HAVEN FAMILIES, EMPHASIZING HOW TO EXPAND LEARNING ONLINE TOGETHER. DIGITAL LITERACY REDUCES THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP BY PROVIDING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH THE TOOLS NEEDED TO EXPAND EDUCATION AND LITERACY TO THE HOME BY PROVIDING TABLETS FILLED WITH EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS, AND TEACHING CAREGIVERS BEST PRACTICES FOR USING TECHNOLOGY SAFELY IN THE HOME. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS; TEACHES FAMILIES HOW TO BEST USE ONLINE RESOURCES TO EXPAND LEARNING MINIMIZING PRESSURES ON CAREGIVERS DURING THIS STRESSFUL TIME; AND PROVIDES TEACHERS WITH ADDITIONAL TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES THAT WERE NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO BUDGETARY RESTRICTIONS. DIGITAL LITERACY FOR EARLY LEARNERS (DLEL) PROVIDES EACH FAMILY WITH A CHILD ATTENDING A PRESCHOOL OR PUBLIC SCHOOL PARTNERING WITH CFAL RECEIVES A TABLET PRE-LOADED WITH EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND KINDERGARTENERS. PARENTS ATTEND WORKSHOPS MONTHLY FOCUSED ON BEST PRACTICES TO EXPAND LEARNING TO THE HOME AND TO USE INTERNET SAFELY IN THE HOME. TABLETS ARE MANAGED REMOTELY USING A MOBILE DEVICE MANAGEMENT PLATFORM THAT SECURES DEVICES TO ENSURE THAT ONLY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS CAN BE ACCESSED. FOR EXAMPLE, TABLETS ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCESS HULU, NETFLIX OR ONLINE VIDEO GAMES AND FAMILIES ARE NOT ABLE TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS NOT APPROVED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. THIS PLATFORM ALSO ALLOWS US TO UNDERSTAND HOW TABLETS ARE BEING USED ON A REGULAR BASIS. WITH CLASSDOJO, ZOOM AND GOOGLE MEETS AVAILABLE ON THE TABLET, TEACHERS USE THE DEVICE TO INCREASE PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT.DURING 2020, THE DLEL FOR PRESCHOOL FAMILIES SERVED 88 PARENTS AND CHILDREN. AS A RESULT OF THIS PROGRAM: 90% OF CAREGIVERS REPORTED LEARNING ABOUT THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT THROUGH OUR PROGRAM; 77% OF CAREGIVERS ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN STUDENT LEARNING THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM USING THE TABLETS; AND 85% OF TABLETS WERE USED DAILY BY STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO ENGAGE IN EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO THE HOME. THROUGH PARENT WORKSHOPS, MORE THAN 80% OF ADULTS INCREASED THEIR AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF DANGERS RELATED TO NOT MONITORING CHILDREN'S USE OF TECHNOLOGY AND EXCESS USE OF TECHNOLOGY BY CHILDREN.DIGITAL LITERACY FOR MATH STARSFOR FAMILIES WITH ELEMENTARY AGE CHILDREN, AND WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT MATH PLAYS A FUNDAMENTAL ROLE IN DIGITAL LITERACY, CFAL'S, DIGITAL LITERACY FOR MATH STARS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH MATH SKILLS. THIS PROGRAM IS OFFERED IN THE SUMMER AND DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE MATH KNOWLEDGE AND PERFORMANCE OF ELEMENTARY STUDENTS THAT ARE PREFORMING BELOW GRADE LEVEL IN MATH, AND TO HELP STUDENTS BUILD AN APPRECIATION OF MATH.OVER THE PAST 5 YEARS, ON AVERAGE, STUDENTS HAVE SHOWN A 40% IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR MATH KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS, WHILE 80% INDICATED THEIR MATH APPRECIATION HAD IMPROVED AS A RESULT OF THE 5- WEEK MATH PROGRAM.
TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER TRAININGTECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER TRAINING (TCT) PROGRAM, WORKS TO CLOSE THE TECHNOLOGY GAP BY PROVIDING FREE TECHNOLOGY TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THE TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER TRAINING PROVIDES ADULTS WITH MORE THAN 10.5 HOURS OF BASIC COMPUTER TRAINING (E.G. WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, BEST INTERNET PRACTICES, ETC.), WITH A FOCUS ON HOW THE COMPUTER CAN BE USED AT HOME TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S EDUCATION. AT THE COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING, EACH GRADUATE RECEIVES A FREE COMPUTER TO CONTINUE DEVELOPING SKILLS AT HOME, AND ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER IN THE HOUSE TO EXPAND LEARNING TO THE HOME AND COMPLETE HOMEWORK. (SEE SCHEDULE O)IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19, CFAL IS MAKING ALL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE ONLINE, IN ADDITION TO CREATING A VIRTUAL COMPUTER LAB TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH MORE SUPPORT. IN 2020, CFAL'S TCT PROGRAM TAUGHT 207 INDIVIDUALS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 19 AND 80, HOW TO USE A COMPUTER. FOLLOWING THE TRAINING, INDIVIDUALS REPORT THAT THEY WERE ABLE TO USE THE SKILLS LEARNED IN THE PROGRAM TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT OR RECEIVE PROMOTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Teja Shariff Director | 1 | $0 | |
Dashawn Robinson Sr Director | 1 | $0 | |
Amy Pacelli Director | 1 | $0 | |
Jennifer Ricker Executive Director | 40 | $0 | |
Toni Harp Director | 1 | $0 | |
James Mitchell Jr Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $136,105 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $539 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | -$395 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $136,249 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $102,376 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $2,344 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $3,973 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $10,806 |
Other expenses | $3,589 |
Total expenses | $123,088 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $138,570 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $153,556 |
Total liabilities | $27,273 |
Net assets or fund balances | $126,283 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Concepts For Adaptive Learning Inc has recieved totaling $133,560.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Economic Development Corporation Of New Haven New Haven, CT PURPOSE: To serve as a catalyst for attracting human and capital investment to the city and its neighborhoods. | $61,060 |
Oechsle Family Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: TO HELP SUPPORT A FULL-TIME STAFF PERSON FOR THE TECH FOR TEENS AND DIGITAL LITERACY FOR EARLY LEARNERS PROGRAM | $40,000 |
United Way Of Greater New Haven Inc New Haven, CT PURPOSE: WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM | $32,500 |
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