INTERDISTRICT SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND COMMUNICATION INC
EIN 06-1473576 · Education (B20I)
What they do
Interdistrict School for Arts and Communication (ISAAC) is An Independent Charter School That Was Founded In 1997. During The 2024-2025 School Year, ISAAC Expanded to Include Grade 4, In Addition to Serving Grades 6-8, to Identify and Address Student Learning Difficulties Earlier. This Expansion Allows for Timely Interventions, Stronger Foundational Skills, and Continuity In Instruction, Particularly In Literacy and Math. Early Data Shows Improved Reading Fluency, Comprehension, and Student Engagement. ISAAC Also Introduced A Flexible Classroom Approach, Promoting Student-centered Learning Through Varied Seating and Collaborative Workspaces. Aligned With ISAACs Motto, "Effort Creates Ability and All Students Can Succeed," These Practices Are Supported By A Rigorous, Teacher-written Curriculum, Interim Assessment Blocks, and Daily Math Instruction for Sixth Graders to Close Achievement Gaps. Partnerships With Local Organizations and The Anti-Defamation Leagues "No Place for Hate" Prog
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DR NICHOLAS SPERAEXECUTIVE DIR.
WILLIAM LINSKI190 GOVERNOR WINTHROP BLVD.
TANYA COLLINSINTERIM PRINCIPAL
AMY GEARYDIR OF STU SUPPORT
ERICA ROBBFINANCE DIR
SHANNON LOUGEEDIRECTOR
AMANDA GRUNDYDIRECTOR
BARBARA CROUCHSECRETARY
BILL BUSCETTODIRECTOR
DAVID BRAILEYDIRECTOR
DR RICHARD SANDERSDIRECTOR
ELIZABETH BUMGARDNERDIRECTOR
KEVIN BOOKER JRDIRECTOR
LEOTA MULLERTREASURER
MICHAEL SPELLMANVICE CHAIRMAN
RICHARD MUCKLECHAIRMAN
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1997
- Location
- 190 GOV WINTHROP BLVD, NEW LONDON, CT 06320-6612
- County
- New London
- In care of
- Dr Nicholas Spera
- Primary officer
- Dr Nicholas Spera, Executive Dir.
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- DOHERTY BEALS & BANKS PC
- NTEE classification
- Education (B20I)