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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR EDUCATOR PREPARATION AND INNOVATION INC, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $9.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 95% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.9M, a strong 29% operating margin.
THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE TEACHING WORKFORCE THROUGH JOB- EMBEDDED LEARNING, INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING, AND ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION SUPPORT-ENSURING STUDENTS IN COMMUNITIES FACING CRITICAL TEACHER SHORTAGES, IN PARTICULAR, HAVE ACCESS TO WELL-PREPARED, EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS.
THE REAP (I.E. REWARDING EDUCATOR ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE) INITIATIVE AIMS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION, ELEVATE EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS, RAISE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AND INCREASE EQUITY IN...
THE REAP (I.E. REWARDING EDUCATOR ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE) INITIATIVE AIMS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION, ELEVATE EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS, RAISE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, AND INCREASE EQUITY IN LEARNING IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND GEORGETOWN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT. IN OCTOBER 2023, THE EPI CENTER RECEIVED A 26.7 MILLION GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO SERVE MORE THAN 850 TEACHERS AND NEARLY 11,000 STUDENTS ENROLLED IN 26 SCHOOLS ACROSS BOTH DISTRICTS. TWO SERVICE TIERS ARE BEING IMPLEMENTED THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH FAIRFIELD AND GEORGETOWN. THE FIRST TIER WILL UTILIZE A COMPREHENSIVE, DATA-DRIVEN, HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO ATTRACT, RETAIN, AND REWARD EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS. THE SECOND TIER WILL PROVIDE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT THE CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OF TEACHERS AND LEADERS IN OUR PARTNER SCHOOL DISTRICTS. THE TWO TIERS OF SERVICE ADDRESS TALENT MANAGEMENT, MODELING A HIGH-QUALITY EVALUATION PLAN, PERFORMANCE-BASED COMPENSATION, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH TRACKS, DEVELOPMENT OF A PRINCIPAL NETWORK, INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES FOR NEW TEACHERS, AND CAREER LADDERS.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THIS PROGRAM FUNDS CONTINUED GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS AND STAFF BEYOND INITIAL PREPARATION. THIS INCLUDES WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND TRAINING SESSIONS...
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - THIS PROGRAM FUNDS CONTINUED GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATORS AND STAFF BEYOND INITIAL PREPARATION. THIS INCLUDES WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND TRAINING SESSIONS, AS WELL AS COACHING, PEER COLLABORATION, AND CERTIFICATIONS. FUNDS MAY ALSO COVER REGISTRATION, TRAVEL, OR MATERIALS. THE GOAL IS TO HELP EDUCATORS REMAIN SKILLED, INNOVATIVE, AND ALIGNED WITH EVOLVING STANDARDS AND PRACTICES.
EDUCATOR PREPARATION - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES TO HELP ASPIRING AND CURRENT TEACHERS SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE LICENSURE. COVERED COSTS INCLUDE APPRENTICESHIPS, MENTORSHIP, PRAXIS PREPARATION AND...
EDUCATOR PREPARATION - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES TO HELP ASPIRING AND CURRENT TEACHERS SUCCESSFULLY PURSUE LICENSURE. COVERED COSTS INCLUDE APPRENTICESHIPS, MENTORSHIP, PRAXIS PREPARATION AND TESTING, COURSEWORK, AND SCHOOL-BASED FIELD EXPERIENCES-ALL DESIGNED TO ENSURE EDUCATORS ARE FULLY PREPARED TO MEET LICENSURE AND ADVANCEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $9,747,337 | $5,004,871 | +0.9% |
| Expenses | $6,887,330 | $4,659,320 | +0.5% |
| Net Income | $2,860,007 | $345,551 | +7.3% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| DAMARA H MITCHELL | CEO | 40.00 |
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$102,917 | $0 | $102,917 |
| JAMIE DEVINE | SECRETARY | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARONDA JOHNSON | BOARD CHAIR | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAMIE SHIPPY | TREASURER | 2.00 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,747,337 | $6,887,330 | $5,292,442 | $2,860,007 |
| 2023 | $5,004,871 | $4,659,320 | $1,489,512 | $345,551 |
| 2022 | $2,134,789 | $1,899,203 | $266,643 | $235,586 |
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