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 days take 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.

2009-10 Connecticut Visitor Days
Friday, September 25, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Friday, January 15, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Friday, April 9, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010

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

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

CANCELLED: Our visitor day program scheduled for Friday, February 26th at Achievement First East New York Elementary School is cancelled due to inclement weather.

If you are interested in scheduling a visit for another time, 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.