ASAP/After School Activities Partnerships

ASAP is a catalyst to rally the greater Philadelphia community to increase safe, supervised after-school recreation activities for young people in the city.  Organizes new after schools clubs; recruits volunteers to help existing programs, serves as a clearinghouse for information with a published directory of citywide recreation programs and an evening hotline.

Marciene Mattleman

President

Maria J. Walker

Executive Director
230 South Broad Street
Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: (215) 545-ASAP (2727)

Fax: (215) 545-3054
Email: mwalker@phillyasap.org

Web site: www.phillyasap.org

Black Alliance for Educational Options

Philadelphia chapter of the national organization.  Serves as the voice of Philadelphia parents, students, educators, and community leaders whose mission is to actively support parental choice to empower families and increase quality educational options for black children.  Activities include a private school scholarship program, workshops, and a quarterly newsletter.

Darlene Callands-Curry

President Philadelphia Chapter
1207 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 851-1795

Fax: (215) 549-4158
Email: darlene@baeo.org

Web site: www.philadelphia.baeo.org

Education, Children and Youth Committee (ECY)

Brings together a diverse group of stakeholders to improve the quality of education in the City of Philadelphia. Focus on education and advocacy related to charter schools and school readiness, in the City of Philadelphia.

Click for 2003-2004 Charter School Directory

Click for Poll on School Reforms

Click for White Paper on the impact of Charter High Schools

Lucy Kerman

Director of Strategic Initiatives
1207 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: (215)851-1915
Fax: (215)851-0514

Email: lkerman@gpuac.org

PHILADELPHIA READS

PHILADELPHIA READS helps to strengthen the literacy skills of Philadelphia’s youngest and neediest school children. Together with individuals, schools, community and faith-based organizations, and businesses, PHILADELPHIA READS provides mentors and resources for in-school, after school, and summer programs.

Adrienne Jacoby, Ed.D

Executive Director
1207 Chestnut Street, 6th floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 851-1748

Fax: (215) 851-1953
Email: ajacoby@gpuac.org
Web site: www.phila.gov/philareads

Teenshop Inc.

A weekend youth development organization for girl students, ages 13 to 18, who are not teen parents. Offers an innovative series of workshops, field trips, community service projects, and college tours. Workshops include Money Matters, Social Graces, and Health and Fitness. Four chapters are located in Philadelphia.

Elleanor Jean Hendley

Founder and Chair

1207 Chestnut Street, Suite 209
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 851-1842

Fax: (215) 851-0709
Email: jhendley@teenshop.org
Web site: www.teenshop.org

Work-Stream Educational Options Program

Reconnects high school students to the School District of Philadelphia's Twilight Program to complete their education at John Bartram or University City High School. 

Eligibility
17-21 years of age, need 10 credits towards graduation.  Additional paperwork from Philadelphia Youth Network is required.

Jill Welsh Davis

Executive Director
1207 Chestnut Street, 4th flr
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: (215) 851-1776
Fax: (215) 851-0510

Email: jdavis@gpuac.org