Black Alliance for Educational Optionss

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

President Philadelphia Chapter
1207 Chestnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone 215- 851-1795

Fax 215-549-4158
Email darlene@baeo.org

Web www.philadelphia.baeo.org

Charter School Directory

Directory of Philadelphia Charter Schools 2009-2010, is a 92-page directory developby by UAC that provides detailed information about charter schools; the city's 67 charter schools and 11 cyber charter schools; guidance on choosing a school; contact information; and comparative data about students, teachers, activities, test scores and school safety.

Download Directory (PDF)

To request a free hard copy of the directory, contact Vivian Ng at 215-851-1955 or vng@uac.org.

Explorers Sans Frontières (ESF)

Explorers Sans Frontières (ESF) is a grass roots organization seeking to support college students in the Philadelphia area to develop independent research initiatives, travel abroad to countries in development, obtain hands-on practical experience in area of study, support humanitarian efforts and participate in cultural exchanges with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Shonta D. Collins

Founder & President
2415 Almond Street
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Phone 215- 850-4743
Email scollins@explorersSF.org

Web www.ExplorersSF.org

Kidzworx Arts, Culture & Interpretation Program

As a unique addition to the arts and culturee sector of Philadelphia this program introduces the exploration of Kidzworx S.T.A.T.S (Strategic Training and Tactical Studies) Project, which was created to equip youth with valuable resources, information and technical training within the arts, culture and entrepreneurial sectors.

Goldie Sellers

Founder & President

P.O. Box 26140

Wilmington, DE 19899

Phone 30- 594-0709

Email sellerswil@aol.com

Yusef Keith

Executive Director

Email motif.platform@yahoo.com

Teenshop

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 & Chair

1207 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone 215- 851-1842

Fax 215-851-0709
Email jhendley@teenshop.org
Website 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@uac.org