Visit Us!

We are always eager for people to see firsthand the extraordinary teaching and learning taking place at our schools. Each year we host hundreds of visitors, including educators, politicians, philanthropists, community leaders and concerned citizens. To join their ranks, please review the options below.

Visit Us in Connecticut

Visit Us in New York
• Prospective Parents
• Teaching & School Leader Candidates
• All Other Visitors

Connecticut Visitor Information

The Connecticut visitor program takes place at Amistad Academy at 130 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511. The program begins at 7:45 a.m. and typically runs until 10:00 a.m. Visitors have the opportunity to attend Morning Circle—Amistad Academy’s unique version of a school assembly—and participate in a presentation and discussion about Achievement First and our schools. Visitors will also tour elementary and middle school classes at Amistad Academy. Please click here for directions and parking information.

2011-12 Connecticut Visitor Program
September 16, 2011
October 21, 2011
November 18, 2011
December 9, 2011
January 13, 2012
February 10, 2012
April 27, 2012
May 11, 2012
June 1, 2012  

Contact Us
To RSVP for a visitor day, please contact Pat Sweet, director of external relations (CT), at 203-773-3223 ext 17210 or at patsweet[at]achievementfirst[dot]org. Please also contact Pat Sweet for further information if our visitor dates are not convenient.

New York Visitor Information

Visit Achievement First New York

Throughout the academic year, we offer a number of opportunities to see our teachers, scholars and administrators doing what they do best. Please review the options below to find the program best tailored to your interests.

For Prospective Parents
Information Sessions

Parents interested in Achievement First are encouraged to attend one (or more!) of the information sessions hosted across our Brooklyn campuses. Attendees will hear a brief presentation on Achievement First, meet leadership, and learn more about our college-preparatory academic curriculum, character development program and enrollment process (translators will be available in districts with significant non-English speaking communities).

Click here for directions, details and a downloadable schedule of 2011-12 events. Please note that sessions hosted during the day require an RSVP and will include classroom visits. In case of bad weather, cancellations will be posted at www.achievementfirst.org on the morning of the event.

For All Other Visitors
Achievement First New York Visitor Days

We believe our schools truly speak for themselves and invite community members, elected officials, education professionals, and everyone in between to see first-hand what makes an Achievement First education unique. Our Visitor Day program includes light refreshments, a short presentation on the Achievement First history, mission and educational model, a guided campus tour including classroom visits, and a Q&A session. New York Visitor Days take place at Achievement First Endeavor Middle School, located at 510 Waverly Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238. The program begins at 7:45 a.m. and typically runs until 9:45 a.m.

2011-12 New York Visitor Program
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012

Please note: Due to space limitations, this is an RSVP required event. To RSVP, e-mail visitny[at]achievementfirst[dot]org at least three days prior to the date of the event. Visitors who do not RSVP will not be admitted.

For Teachers & School Leader Candidates
If you are interested in applying to be a teacher or school leader at Achievement First and would like to visit a school, please email recruitment[at]achievementfirst[dot]org.