E3 Rochester Inc

“The form 990 will be reviewed by the chairman and executive director and presented to the board of directors.”

“Edceptional, inc. Annually requires board members to update and sign conflict of interest statements. Edceptional's board secretary reviews all conflicts of interest and brings any issues to the board of directors as needed based on that review.”

“The governing documents are available upon request.”

“Edceptional was created to help expand the number of high-quality k - 12 public education seats for all low-income children living in the city of rochester, ny, regardless of school type, charter or district. The mission includes strengthening and growing the charter school sector in rochester and supporting charter schools that have the leadership and model needed to be successful. Edceptional supports all local charter schools by operating a charter school application and information web site (goodschoolsroc.org) where parents can view all rochester area charter schools and apply to those of their choice. Edceptional also facilitates collaboration and sharing of best practices among the rochester charter schools, with an emphasis on leadership development at the board level and school management team level, as well as understanding the importance of a positive, enabling school culture. An important emphasis is to provide coaching to school leaders and teachers to implement literacy programs based on recent neurological research on how the brain learns to read. Such programs have proven successful in raising the percentage of students reading at grade level by double digit amounts yearly, and the organization's goal is to ensure that all students read fluently. Edceptional works with a wide range of community organizations and foundations to increase awareness of and the need for quality school options in rochester.”

“Edceptional was created to help expand the number of high-quality k - 12 public education seats for all low-income children living in the city of rochester, ny, regardless of school type, charter or district. The mission includes strengthening and growing the charter school sector in rochester and supporting charter schools that have the leadership and model needed to be successful. Edceptional supports all local charter schools by operating a charter school application and information web site (goodschoolsroc.org) where parents can view all rochester area charter schools and apply to those of their choice. Edceptional also facilitates collaboration and sharing of best practices among the rochester charter schools, with an emphasis on leadership development at the board level and school management team level, as well as understanding the importance of a positive, enabling school culture. An important emphasis is to provide coaching to school leaders and teachers to implement literacy programs based on recent neurological research on how the brain learns to read. Such programs have proven successful in raising the percentage of students reading at grade level by double digit amounts yearly, and the organization's goal is to ensure that all students read fluently. Edceptional works with a wide range of community organizations and foundations to increase awareness of and the need for quality school options in rochester.”

“A. Edceptional operates, maintains, and promotes a website, goodschoolsroc.org, that provides a portal for city parents to view and learn about 27 charter school locations in rochester and then submit a single online application to one or more schools of their choice. This has resulted in a substantial increase in applications to charter schools while leading the charter schools to work more closely together on common issues and raise the visibility of charter schools as a substantial part of rochester's educational landscape. In 2023, edceptional broadened its programs to provide more leadership development activities in the belief that strong leadership at both the board and school management team level is key to high performance and that an intentional, comprehensive enabling school culture underlies all that happens in a high performing school. B. Edceptional is dedicated to empowering teachers and school leaders to drive academic excellence. Our primary goal is to provide them with a comprehensive set of tools and resources that are proven to enhance student achievement. We recognize the critical role of literacy in a student's educational journey. That's why we offer direct access to experts and resources that leverage the science of reading to improve literacy outcomes. These evidence-based methodologies have already demonstrated remarkable success in our pilot program, leading to substantial improvements in school performance furthermore, we are committed to funding leadership development initiatives for school administrators who are determined to bring about immediate improvements in their schools. By investing in their professional growth, we aim to foster effective leadership that positively impacts the entire school community. As we continue to expand our program, we are confident that the combination of leadership development and evidence-based literacy resources will unlock even greater potential for academic achievement. Edceptional is dedicated to empowering educators and transforming schools into thriving centers of learning. C. Edceptional is deeply committed to fostering equitable systems of education that benefit not only students but also the entire community of rochester. We firmly believe that collaboration with key stakeholders is essential in creating better educational opportunities and outcomes, which in turn contribute to the growth and improvement of both the city and its workforce. To achieve our mission, we actively engage with business leaders, stakeholders, community leaders, and other influential individuals and organizations. By fostering these partnerships, we aim to amplify the importance of quality education as a catalyst for positive change within rochester. Through our collaborative efforts, we advocate for equitable access to educational resources, innovative teaching practices, and supportive learning environments. We work hand-in-hand with our partners to identify and address the unique challenges faced by students and schools in our community, ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally. By emphasizing the need for better educational opportunities and outcomes, we strive to enhance the overall well-being of rochester's workforce. We recognize that a well-educated and skilled workforce is crucial for the city's economic growth and prosperity.”

“The oversight process did not change from the prior year.”