We are always eager for friends to witness 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. If you are interested in visiting, please review the options below.

Connecticut Visitor Information

The Connecticut visitor program takes place at Amistad Academy Middle School at 407 James Street, New Haven, CT 06513. 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 also tour classes at Amistad Academy Middle School and may choose to visit one of our nearby elementary schools or high school.

2010 Summer Academy Visitor Program
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Click here for a downloadable Summer Academy visitor program schedule, which includes a program description, RSVP contact information and directions to Amistad Academy.

2010-11 Connecticut Visitor Program

Friday:
September 24, 2010
October 22, 2010
November 19, 2010
January 21, 2011
February 18, 2011
April 8, 2011
May 13, 2011
June 10, 2011

Click here for a downloadable 2010-11 visitor program schedule, which includes a program description, RSVP contact information and directions to Amistad Academy.

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

If you are interested in scheduling a visit at one of our New York academies, please contact Lesley Esters Redwine, vice president of external relations (NY), at 718-774-0906 ext 12401 or at lesleyredwine[at]achievementfirst[dot]org.

Teacher and School Leader Candidates Visitor Information

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 Becca Howlett, senior director of school leader and teacher recruitment, at beccahowlett[at]achievementfirst[dot]org.