activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 16
- Developing environmentally sustainable school facilities Schoolyard Habitat DevelopmentDesigned and built an award-winning, environmentally sustainable school house at 3727 N 1st Avenue and modified its primary campus to be more environmentally responsible.
- Developing environmentally sustainable school facilities Schoolyard Habitat DevelopmentDesigned and built an award-winning, environmentally sustainable school house at 3727 N 1st Avenue, modified its primary campus to be more environmentally responsible, and created a Certified Schoolyard Habitat®.
- Early Childhood Education Program Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOperates a NAEYC-accredited preschool and primary school program for gifted and inquisitive children from age 2.5 through 1st grade, located at 3801 N. 1st Avenue.
- Extended Care Services Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOffers extended care services before school starting at 7:30 a.m. and after school until 5:45 p.m., including select days during school holidays.
- Free School Meals Program School-Based Meal ProgramsProvides free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students through the Community Eligibility Provisions (CEP) of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program.
- Operating The Evergreen Project Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersOperates The Evergreen Project, an outdoor community providing hands-on environmental learning for children, which includes a collection of animals and various outdoor learning spaces such as gardens, a Bug Hotel, and a nature-based library.
- Operating The Evergreen Project Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersOperates The Evergreen Project, an outdoor community providing hands-on environmental learning for children, which includes a collection of animals and various outdoor learning spaces such as gardens, a Bug Hotel, and a nature-based library. This project has also created a Certified Schoolyard Habitat®.
- Operating a preschool and primary school program Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOperates a preschool and primary school program for gifted and inquisitive children from age 2.5 through 1st grade, maintaining NAEYC accreditation for its early childhood education program. This program is located at 3801 N. 1st Avenue.
- Operating a tuition-free primary and middle school Charter & Alternative School OperationOperates Satori Charter School, a tuition-free primary and middle school for children in grades 2-8, which has consistently performed as an Excelling School.
- Providing extended care services Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsOffers extended care services before school starting at 7:30 a.m. and after school until 5:45 p.m., including on select days during school holidays.
- Providing free meals to students School-Based Meal ProgramsProvides free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students through the Community Eligibility Provisions (CEP) of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program, retroactively reprocessing eligible meals.
- Satori Charter School Charter & Alternative School OperationOperates a tuition-free primary and middle school for children in grades 2-8, which has consistently performed as an Excelling School.
- Student Scholarship and Discount Programs Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationSupports scholarships for kindergarten and first-grade students through Arizona School Tuition Tax Credits and operates scholarship and discount programs to promote student diversity.
- Supporting student scholarships Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationSupports scholarships for kindergarten and first-grade students through Arizona School Tuition Tax Credits and operates scholarship and discount programs to promote student diversity, receiving redirected Arizona state income tax contributions for this purpose.
- Supporting student scholarships and diversity Arizona Tax Credit Scholarship FacilitationSupports scholarships for kindergarten and first-grade students through Arizona School Tuition Tax Credits and operates scholarship and discount programs to promote student diversity, receiving redirected Arizona state income tax contributions for this purpose.
- The Evergreen Project Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersOperates an outdoor community providing hands-on environmental learning for children, featuring various outdoor learning spaces and a collection of animals, and is a Certified Schoolyard Habitat®.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Accessible Education through Tuition Tax Credit Scholarships and Universal Meals tuition_tax_credit_scholarshipsSATORI INC makes education accessible by offering tuition-based scholarships and needs-based financial aid through state tax credit contributions. Additionally, the organization ensures all enrolled students receive universal free breakfast and lunch, removing barriers to essential nutrition and learning.
- Community-Integrated and Experiential Learning community_integrated_curriculumSATORI INC integrates the community as a core component of its curriculum through active participation, shared responsibility, and engagement with family volunteers, guest experts, and field trips. This approach also emphasizes experiential learning, particularly in natural history and ecology, to foster connection to the natural world and develop interpersonal relationships.
- Community-Integrated and Experiential Learning community_integrated_curriculumSATORI INC integrates the community as a core component of its curriculum, fostering active participation, shared responsibility, and productive communication. This includes experiential learning with an emphasis on natural history and ecology, as well as broader community engagement through volunteers, experts, and partnerships, to connect students with the world around them.
- Community-Integrated and Experiential Learning community_integrated_curriculumSATORI INC integrates the community as a core component of its curriculum, fostering active participation, shared responsibility, and productive communication. This includes experiential learning with an emphasis on natural history and ecology, and engaging the broader community through various partnerships and activities to connect students with the world around them.
- Conceptual Thinking and Thematic Unit Learning conceptual_thinking_and_learningSATORI INC employs conceptual thinking and learning by teaching content through integrated thematic units, allowing students extended time to explore concepts and direct their own learning, fostering deeper understanding and engagement.
- Conceptual and Critical Thinking Development conceptual_thinking_and_learningSATORI INC employs conceptual thinking and learning through integrated thematic units, allowing students extended time to explore concepts and direct their own learning. This approach, combined with creative thinking strategies and the application of Bloom's taxonomy, promotes higher-order thinking, problem-solving, and critical analysis to foster lifelong learners.
- Conceptual and Critical Thinking through Thematic Units conceptual_thinking_and_learningSATORI INC employs conceptual thinking and learning by teaching content through integrated thematic units, allowing students extended time to explore concepts and direct their own learning. This approach applies Bloom's taxonomy for critical thinking, focusing on mastery of the learning process, project-based learning, and problem-solving to foster lifelong learners.
- Financial Accessibility through Tuition Tax Credit Scholarships tuition_tax_credit_scholarshipsSATORI INC provides tuition-based scholarships and financial assistance to students based on financial need, utilizing state tax credit contributions. This mechanism aims to make quality education accessible to a broader range of students.
- Financial Accessibility through Tuition Tax Credit Scholarships and Needs-Based Aid tuition_tax_credit_scholarshipsSATORI INC ensures access to its educational programs by offering tuition-based scholarships and financial assistance to students based on financial need, primarily funded through state tax credit contributions.
- Holistic Child Development through Integrated Education whole_child_educationSATORI INC nurtures the whole child by integrating character enrichment, social-emotional intelligence, and a challenging academic curriculum that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and personal responsibility. This approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals prepared for the future.
- Holistic Child Development through Integrated Education whole_child_educationSATORI INC nurtures the whole child by integrating character enrichment, social-emotional intelligence, and a challenging academic curriculum that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and personal responsibility. This approach aims to develop well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
- Individualized and Self-Directed Learning individualized_learningSATORI INC provides individualized and self-directed learning experiences that cater to diverse strengths and needs, particularly for gifted and inquisitive children. This involves student choice in activities, dynamic curriculum, and a focus on meeting intellectual, emotional, and social needs.
- Individualized and Self-Directed Learning individualized_learningSATORI INC provides individualized and self-directed learning experiences that cater to the unique intellectual, emotional, and social needs of each student, particularly gifted and inquisitive children. This is achieved through student choice in activities, topics, and assessment, fostering a dynamic and flexible curriculum.
- Individualized and Student-Directed Learning individualized_learningSATORI INC provides individualized learning experiences that cater to diverse strengths and needs, particularly for gifted and inquisitive children. This is achieved through student choice in activities, topics, and assessments, fostering self-directed learning and addressing intellectual, emotional, and social development.
- Nurturing and Respectful Learning Environment nurturing_learning_environmentSATORI INC cultivates a nurturing and respectful atmosphere that values individual differences, sets safe boundaries, and adapts to each child’s needs. This environment aims to engage and inspire a child's natural love of learning by fostering creativity, problem-solving, and respect.
- Universal Free Meals and Ancillary Program Support universal_free_mealsSATORI INC ensures all enrolled students receive free breakfast and lunch daily, removing barriers to nutrition. Additionally, the organization collects alternative household income forms to support other essential school programs like E-Rate, which funds internet and communications, thereby enhancing overall student support.
- Universal Free Meals for Student Well-being universal_free_mealsSATORI INC provides universal free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students, removing barriers to nutrition and supporting student well-being without requiring free and reduced meal applications.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Character Enrichment Education
Includes programs like The Evergreen Project, Spanish, Computer Technology, Art, and Physical Education, supported by Arizona State Tax Credits.
Free Meals for All Students
Provides free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students through the Community Eligibility Provisions of the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program.
Satori Charter School
Tuition-free primary and middle school for grades 2-8, providing a challenging, creative learning environment.
Satori Private School
Preschool and primary school program for children ages 2.5 through 1st grade, accredited by NAEYC, focusing on gifted and inquisitive children.
The Evergreen Project
Outdoor community and learning environment where children learn through hands-on experience with animals, plants, and natural elements, fostering environmental stewardship and connection to nature. Certified Schoolyard Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.
relationships · 9
who they work with
- Arizona Department of Revenue Government — Administers the state tax credit program through which donors can direct funds to Satori.
- Arizona State Board for Charter School Government — Has a dashboard on the Arizona State Board for Charter School's website.
- Arizona State Board for Charter Schools Government — Awarded a charter school contract to Satori, Inc. in 2004.
- Institute for Better Education (IBE) Partner — Participates as a recipient of the Arizona tuition tax credit opportunity through IBE.
- NAEYC Network — Accrediting body for Satori School's early childhood education program
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Partner — Accredits Satori School's Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade programs.
- National Wildlife Federation Partner — Recognized Satori School for creating a Certified Schoolyard Habitat® through its Garden for Wildlife program.
- Restoration and Empowerment Zone Government — Federally and locally recognized zone adjacent to the school; informs community-focused location decision.
- USDA Government — Operates the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program, which Satori School participates in through the Community Eligibility Provisions (CEP).