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Strengthening families . . .
building community . . .
FY’2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT
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OFFICERS
PRESIDENT (interim)
VICE PRESIDENT
TREASURER
CLERK
Rafael Abislaiman
Rafael Abislaiman
Gregory Spurr
Ana Medina
FY’ 2016-2017 DIRECTORS
Raquel Bauman, EdD
Ethel Cruz
Jose Cruz
Rosalia Gallo
Anne Hemmer
Marisol Hilario
Mona Igram
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Ralph L. Carrero
Pavel Payano
Kretcha Roldan
Simmee Silton
John Sullivan, PhD
Wendy Taylor
Joan Thompson
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On behalf of the Board of Directors, administration, staff, students and families that are served through all of
Lawrence Family Development, Inc.’s (LFD) programs, we present this Annual Report which covers July 1,
2016 to June 30, 2017. This Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report reflects our unwavering commitment to our
mission: strengthening families and building community. Our major strategic accomplishments this year
included:
 The adoption of our name to Lawrence Family Development, Inc. (LFD, Inc.).
 The implementation of a new Content Management System to assure productivity across programs.
 Approval of a formal succession plan to prepare for future (planned or emergency) departures of senior
management.
 Financial tracking and technology efficiencies were implemented including cost-effective structures for all
jobs, classification of employees to exempt or non-exempt based on job responsibilities, and new Easy
Clocking and Harper’s Payroll procedures.
 The re-confirmation of Lawrence Family Development Inc.’s status as a Board of Immigration Appeals
(BIA)-recognized agency for citizenship services.
 The introduction of summer ESL and Citizenship sessions at the Maria del Pilar Quintana Family Center.
 The launching of a community workshop series with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office on
residential, financial and consumer issues.
 Consolidation of the Alternative Youth programming under the new SISU Program umbrella to be
housed at a new Canal Street site.
 The breaking ground of a new YouthBuild-Lawrence house on Jackson Street in Lawrence.
 An additional partnership for FY’18 with the Lawrence Public School’s RISE Academy to incorporate
their academics as a component to the Lawrence Family Development Inc.’s SISU Center.
 Re-approval by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Massachusetts Targeted
Assistance and School Turnaround Operator until FY’20.
 For the third consecutive year, as a School Turnaround project, shared charter school innovative practices
with the Lawrence Public Schools’ Lawrence Family Public Academy (LFPA).
 The Lawrence Family Development Charter School ranked as a Level 1 School for the fifth year in a row,
based on Spring 2016 results; only 20% of districts and 32% of public schools across Massachusetts earned
Level 1 status in 2016.
 LFDCS expanded dissemination to include staff presentations at National Conferences, as well as local
presentations of RTI practices with nearly forty Massachusetts charter school leaders.
 LFDCS expanded use of the STEM Center for in-school and after-school instruction using multiple new
activities for project-based learning. After School programs included a new STEM-focused Girl Scout
program as well as new robotics and engineering efforts with the Latino STEM Alliance.
 Fifty-five members of LFDCS’ 2017 graduating class were awarded over $1,730,000 in scholarships and
financial aid to some of New England’s most prestigious private secondary high schools.
We hope that the highlights found in this 2016-2017 Annual Report prompt readers and the Board of
Directors to share my satisfaction for the future of LFD, Inc. and its impact. In addition to our individual
program goals and accomplishments, LFD, Inc. continues to move forward with our goals of professionalism
and excellence in all aspects of the organization as we build a new Strategic Plan in FY’18 and incorporate
organizational growth as a Community Development Corporation.
Sincerely,
Rafael Abislaiman, Interim President and Vice President
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To build on the success of Lawrence Futures and the work of the Lawrence Youth Commission, the board
and administration of the Lawrence Youth Commission (LYC) applied in 1991 for non-profit status as a
501(c)(3) IRS-designated nonprofit. This new entity, now known as Lawrence Family Development Inc.,
qualified for funding to help launch several new and promising pilot projects in community education and
leadership development.
Some of those projects included…
a Career Center housed at the Lawrence Public Library, which offered after-school programs—such as,
Proyecto Alcance and Project Reach to support the goals of high school students to undertake paths to
higher education. Career awareness information and life skills, along with intensive Math, English
and English as a Second Language (ESL) were established to reduce the drop-out rate and increase
admissions to colleges. The Career Center then received AmeriCorps funding to launch City CORE,
one of the first five AmeriCorps programs in Massachusetts that enabled young people to learn skills
as they performed community service and earned higher education scholarships. These projects
provided the roots for today’s LFD, Inc. SISU Youth Programs.
an Adult Leadership Development Program (ALDP) helped create a new generation of community leaders
immersed in the heritage and culture of new immigrants. The goal of the ALDP was to provide
information on management, leadership, legal and fiduciary responsibilities to support newcomer
residents with the skills and confidence to serve as board members on local nonprofit organizations.
Programs of this type provided a foundation for what is known today as the LFD, Inc.’s Maria del
Pilar Quintana Family Center.
the Parent Mobilization Project (PMP), considered one of the LYC’s most ambitious endeavors, hosted
workshops led by a core of Latino parents that “asked the right questions.” The PMP recruited and
trained hundreds of Latino parents for greater awareness of their rights and responsibilities as new
Americans—particularly the right to expect quality education for the future of their children. At
kitchen tables and living rooms in almost every neighborhood of Lawrence, trained parents
strengthened family life and built community cohesiveness and purpose. Hundreds of parents
developed new confidence to attend parent-teacher conferences, signed up for ESL classes, applied for
jobs and set limits and expectations for their children. This mobilization became the catalyst for a 1995
application for the Lawrence Family Development Charter School, one of the first approved charter
schools in Massachusetts.
Our Evolution...building on the past to respond to the needs of today...
In 1992, Lawrence Family Development, Inc. (LFD) held its initial board meeting at the Lawrence Heritage
State Park to elect the founding board members and acceptance of the organization’s first grant from
Shawmut Bank. With a foundation to build on, LFD, Inc. set out to establish programs of the highest quality
that met the needs of emerging populations in Lawrence.
Parent Mobilization
Project launches
1989
1991
Lawrence Youth Commission
applies for Non-Profit Status
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Career Center
established at
Lawrence Public Library
City Core program becomes
one of the first AmeriCorps
programs in Massachusetts
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Mission...Vision...Opportunity...Aligned
Lessons learned from the Career Center and AmeriCorps project and the urgent need to offer an education/
workplace program for seriously at-risk youth led to the successful creation of YouthBuild-Lawrence in 1993.
Today, YouthBuild-Lawrence, in its twenty-third cycle, successfully prepares young adults to earn their
HiSET, gain job readiness skills, develop self-confidence and feel ownership in their community through
building homes for low-income Lawrence families.
Building on the Adult Leadership Development Program and the Parent Mobilization Project (PMP) and
with consideration for the attainment of U.S. Citizenship in Lawrence, LFD, Inc. applied for funding from the
Massachusetts Office for Refugees and Immigrants (MIRA) and the New Americans Fund at the Boston
Foundation. In collaboration with MIRA and funding sources, volunteer facilitators from the PMP became
citizenship educators and assisted hundreds of immigrants to attain United States citizenship. Classes were
held in the public library, Adelante Youth Center, civic clubs and churches throughout the community, and
in 2006 the Maria del Pilar Quintana Family Center opened as the permanent home for LFD, Inc.’s adult
education programs. Its funding continues through a variety of sources.
The 1993 Massachusetts Education Reform Act established a foundation rate of state-mandated funding for
public education and included the licensing of state-funded charter schools as an essential piece of education
reform. LFD, Inc. was intimately involved with establishment of this initial charter school legislation in
Massachusetts. In September 1995, after several years of hard work at the state and local levels, the Lawrence
Family Development Charter School opened as one of the first in a group of fourteen public charter schools in
Massachusetts. As a “Level 1” public school for MCAS performance in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016, the
work of the Lawrence Family Development Charter School is known for its best practices as a Massachusetts
urban school and works extensively to disseminate best practices in urban elementary education.
Our charter school uses research-based practices for academic instruction and intervention, and supplements
this instruction with after school and summer school programs. In school year 2016-2017 Lawrence Family
Development Charter School (LFDCS), now in its fifth five-year charter, enrolled 714 students from early
Kindergarten through grade eight and graduates many of its students to private-independent, admissionsbased
rigorous secondary schools ensuring a path to higher education and a positive, successful future. We
continue with a keen focus on the key design elements from our founding in 1995 (ideas still in force from
our original LFDCS charter application) which includes: Parent Engagement, Dual Language, Effective
Teaching, Partnerships and Governance and Leadership Structure. Today, these design elements influence
our school and our dissemination projects.
Inaugural Meeting of
Lawrence Family
Development and
Education Fund, Inc.
as a 501(c)3
1992
1993
YouthBuildLawrence
Opens
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LFDEF, Inc. receives
Lawrence Family
Development Charter School
opens as one of Massachusetts
first 14 charter schools
1995
funding from state to
start Citizenship
program, helping
hundreds of immigrants
attain US. Citizenship
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Raising Scholarships for Today’s Students and Endowing Scholarships for the Future
In 2007, the founding Executive Director/Superintendent, Patricia F. Karl, retired, and in honor of her work and
commitment, the LFD, Inc. Board of Directors established the PFK Endowment Scholarship Fund with a plan to
raise one million dollars over ten years. This fund is a restricted fund until we reach $1,000,000 and is invested
by Essex County Community Foundation and have currently raised 3/4 quarters of our goal of the $1M. Also
created was the PFK Direct Scholarship Fund for our current graduating class. These funds ensure that
promising graduates have the necessary financial assistance to meet the tuition gap between parent
contribution and financial awards of secondary schools. Every year, with the support of the Direct Scholarship
Fund, LFDCS graduates attend some of New England’s most prestigious and rigorous secondary schools. The
PFK Scholarship Funds are supported through the generosity of patrons through individual donations, an
annual holiday card campaign and through our annual fundraiser.
Providing the Places and Spaces where our Programs are “Strengthening Families and
Building Community ”
Today, facility assets of LFD, Inc. are valued at over $11 million dollars and ensures stabile, safe, welcoming
structures that foster LFD, Inc.’s mission and revitalizes its neighborhoods. Over the past two decades, LFD, Inc.’s
board has supported new construction at the Charter School’s Lower School site at 34 West Street, and a seven
million dollar purchase and rebuild at 400 and 404 Haverhill Street, which houses the Upper Charter School (grades
5-8) and the Maria del Pilar Quintana Family Center. In 2015, LFD, Inc. acquired 10 Railroad Street through a gift
from the Fournier Family. The Railroad Street property houses the LFDCS Academy for Early Academic
Preparation and the LFD, Inc. Facilities Department. In FY’16, a STEM Center was built at the West Street campus.
In the fall of 2014, LFD Inc. took over management of the Lawrence Youth Team. Through its work with
Lawrence’s proven risk young men, the Lawrence Youth Team has become an integral piece of LFD, Inc.’s SISU
Youth Development Program. To house this expanding work, LFD, Inc. entered into a lease for a property at 417
Canal Street in Lawrence. After extensive renovations, the SISU Youth Center is expected to open in early FY’18.
In 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Lawrence Family Development Charter School (LFDCS) earned Level 1 public
school status for its MCAS scores, is a strong performing urban school district and builds on its success today with
the Academy of Early Academic Preparation for K-1, K-2 and Grade 1 at 10 Railroad Street.
In 2014 and now renewed until 2020, LFD, Inc. is an approved Preferred Provider/Turnaround Operator for
Massachusetts underperforming school districts in need of targeted assistance, and in September, 2014 executed a
three-year contract with the Lawrence Public Schools (LPS) to open the Lawrence Family Public Academy as a
demonstration project to provide LPS targeted assistance with teacher preparation, academic skills, language
acquisition and social advancement for four and five year olds. At the end of FY’17, LFD, Inc. received reauthorization
as a Preferred Provider/Turnaround Operator, renewed the contract for Lawrence Family Public
Academy and entered into an expanded contract with LPS to provide social-emotional supports for LPS’s
RISE Academy.
Academy for
Early Academic
Preparation Opens
2012
2007
LFD, Inc. establishes
PFK Scholarship Funds
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LFD, Inc. asked to take over management
of Lawrence Youth Team and
SSYI Program. LFDCS successfully
re-chartered.
2014
LFD , Inc. becomes approved
Targeted Assistance Turnaround
Operator for Massachusetts
schools
LFD, Inc. consolidates
Alternative Youth Programs
into the SISU program
2016
2015
LFD begins work on
the SISU Center
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FY’18
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The five major components of the Lawrence Family Development and Education Fund, Inc. are:
YouthBuild-Lawrence, AmeriCorps, SSYI/Lawrence Youth Team
FY’2017 OUTCOMES:
Alternative
Youth
Programs
Alternative
Youth
Development
Programs
123 Young Adult Lives Impacted
46 YouthBuild-Lawrence Participants
30 YouthBuild-Lawrence Graduates
77 Youth Team Members
16 GED/HiSET Certificates*
Citizenship and ESL Classes for adults
FY’2017 OUTCOMES:
Maria del
Pilar
Quintana
Family Center
180 individuals completed program
150 students completed ESL classes
61% students showed improvement
K-1 through Grade 8 public charter school
FY’2017 OUTCOMES:
Lawrence
Family
Development
Charter School
716 students enrolled
85% students in grades 6,7,8 at or above
benchmark on Spring ELA & Math L-Fast
85% 2017 graduates accepted at admissionsbased
high school
31 students completed Citizenship classes
33 immigrant/refugees completed Citizenship
application process
23 new United States citizens
96% parents rated school as satisfactory or above
on annual parent survey; response rate 90% !
5th year in a row for LFDCS to be rates as a “level 1”
MCAS Massachusetts district
90% parents attended “Right from the Start” parents
training In K-1.
Endowment and Direct Scholarships for LFDCS graduates
FY’2017 OUTCOMES:
PFK
Scholarship
Funds
$37,501 was raised at the “Meet the Scholars...
Who Reach for the Stars” fundraiser for
the PFK Direct Scholarship Fund
62 graduates and alumni from the Classes of 2014,
2015, 2016 and 2017 received scholarships
from LFD, Inc. totaling $80,555
$1.73M in scholarships and financial aid was
awarded to the Class of 2017 over 4 years
Lawrence Family Public Academy (K-1 & K-2)
FY’2017 OUTCOMES:
Turnaround
Operator
For Targeted
Assistance
67
students enrolled in K-1
92% K-1 students at or above benchmark
on DIBELS Letter Naming Fluency
and First Sound Fluency
104 students enrolled in K-2
92% LFPA parents attended the K-2 Poetry &
Art Show
39 participants completing employment
training program
17 unsubsidized job placements
19 professional certifications
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Alternative Youth
Development Program
Lawrence Youth Team (LYT)
FY’17 was a year of transition for LFD’s Alternative Youth
Development Program. In a move to reduce redundancy
and share costs, much of FY’17 was spent strategically
merging the Lawrence Youth Team and YouthBuild -
Lawrence under one umbrella.
SISU
In addition to the merger, the Alternative Youth
Development Program underwent a rebranding effort.
Finding inspiration in selected readings, the program
came together under the name SISU. "SISU is a unique
Finnish concept. It stands for the philosophy that what
must be done will be done, regardless of what it takes.
SISU is a special strength and persistent determination and
resolve to continue and overcome in the moment of
adversity…an almost magical quality, a combination of
stamina, perseverance, courage and determination held in
reserve for hard times.” We believe that SISU represents
each of our young people and the qualities they
demonstrate on a daily basis.
Project Adventure
Merging the Alternative Youth Development programs
involved much more than combining resources and space.
The real work was creating a culture and a shared mission
and understanding. To help facilitate a smooth transition,
Project Adventure designed and conducted a series of
transformative training workshops for both staff and
participants. Project Adventure provided 25 hours of
programming over a three-month period and helped
establish a culture that will not only guide the transition
into the SISU Center but will also shape Lawrence Family
Development’s Alternative Youth Programming into
the future.
Nicholas came to the Lawrence Youth Team a little
over 2 years ago. He had dropped out of high school and
was associated with several active gang members. He
was also taking care of his mom, who was battling
cancer. While in the program, Nicholas spent time
working at the Bellevue Cemetery, as part of the LFDCS
summer crew, and as part of the original SISU work
crew. Nicholas was also pursuing his HiSET at the
Lawrence Adult Learning Center. In early FY’17, with
the help of his LYT Case Manager, he passed his driving
test and in the early Spring, he started a full-time job at
Dunkin Donuts.
Recently, after months of perseverance and hard work,
Nicholas completed his HiSET. He has also left Dunkin
Donuts and is working full time for a local landscaping
company. In January, he will begin a training course
for his Commercial Drivers License through Valley
Works, widening his career opportunities.
Nicholas continues to engage with the SISU staff and
program participants. A quiet force, Nicholas is a role
model for his peers in the program and a true success
story for Lawrence Family Development.
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Development Programs
Canal Street Project
During FY’17, members of the Lawrence Family
Development SISU program continued work on the SISU
Alternative Youth Development Center. The work crew,
primarily composed of Lawrence Youth Team members,
ushered in the new fiscal year learning masonry,
hardwood floor repair and basic plumbing.
With volunteer support from Kohl’s, Comcast and USI
Insurance and product support from Home Depot, the
walls went up, and what had been just a vision started to
become a reality. The young people who put their blood
sweat and tears into the project began to feel ownership
for the building and the dream.
In September of 2017, many of those same young people
will begin education, social-emotional and workforce
development programming in the space built. To learn
more about the Center, visit www.lawrenceyouth.org.
This Vacant Lot
After Lawrence Family Development , Inc. sold the
YouthBuild-Lawrence house at 165 West Street, ground
was broken for the next house at 211 Jackson Street, and
the students in YouthBuild-Lawrence Cycle 21 began the
construction training component of the program. For
many of these young people, YouthBuild-Lawrence is
their first experience working with construction. They
spent hours in the rain and the heat learning about wood
and tools. They also begin to learn more about themselves
and their peers and discover new strengths as well as
some fears. They make new friends and develop a new
respect for the adults working alongside them.
In FY’17, with support from the Maximus Foundation,
Lawrence Family Development launched a web series
called This Vacant Lot to document the construction of the
Jackson Street house. The web series follows the Cycle 21
students over the course of their construction time with
YouthBuild-Lawrence. Five episodes are currently
available at www.lfdef.org.
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Family Center
FY’17 was a year of transitions at the Maria del Pilar
Quintana Center. In January, the Quintana Center Manager,
Mrs. Sandra Cepeda, retired from her position. To replace
Sandy, Ms. Zulma Liriano, a long-time employee of
YouthBuild-Lawrence was hired as Center Manager.
LFD, Inc. began introducing some different subject areas into
the Center programming. LFD, Inc. opened a second
computer lab in the Center to provide greater access to
technology. Despite these changes, the Quintana Center
provided over 350 class slots this fiscal year.
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office
FY’17 offered an opportunity for new partnerships. In May,
the Quintana Center and Attorney General Maura Healey’s
Community Outreach Division presented the first in a series
of consumer and resident-focused educational workshops.
These workshops are intended to strengthen LFD, Inc.’s
mission of Strengthening Families and Building Community
by providing members of the Lawrence community with the
resources to protect their families and their assets from
economic predatory behaviors.
Financial Literacy
Continuing with new partnerships, LFD, Inc. and
Enterprise Bank teamed up in the fall to present a Financial
Literacy series at the Quintana Center. Like the Attorney
General’s Office partnership, these workshops provided
community members with the tools to manage their finances
in today’s economy.
Board of Immigration Appeals Certification
The Quintana Center ‘s Recognition as a Board of
Immigration Appeals Approved Agency reflects the quality
of LFD, Inc.’s citizenship services.
During FY’17, the Quintana Center received renewed
recognition as a BIA recognized organization.
After 12 years as Manager of the Maria del Pial
Quintana Center, Mrs. Sandra Cepeda locked her office
door for the last time and retired in February of 2017.
Mrs. Cepeda was hired as the Quintana Center
Manager by the original Executive Director, Mrs.
Patricia Karl, and oversaw the Center’s growth. During
her time as Manager, the Quintana Center moved from
its original location at 34 West Street into its current
home at 404 Haverhill Street.
As Manager of the Citizenship and Naturalization
program, Mrs. Cepeda helped Lawrence Family
Development Inc. become a Board of Immigration
Appeals recognized agency, and she became the only
Board of Immigration Appeals Certified representative
in the Merrimack Valley.
Mrs. Cepeda strengthened LFD, Inc.’s relationships
with Massachusetts Immigration and Refugee Advocacy
Coalition (MIRA) and the Lawrence office of the United
States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Mrs. Cepeda is personally responsible for helping
hundreds of Lawrencians navigate the Naturalization
process and become United States citizens.
During FY’17, the Quintana Center welcomed 23 clients as new
American Citizens; including Mr. Siri, pictured above, who became
our oldest client sworn-in by USCIS.
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Development Charter School
FY’17 was Lawrence Family Development Charter School
District’s (LFDCS) twenty-second year operating as a
Commonwealth public charter school. This year, LFDCS
focused heavily on its dissemination and technology
integration efforts in three significant ways:
 Saturday Academy—
new blended learning pilot project
 Lawrence Family Public Academy—
introduction of Schoology via intensive professional
development offerings
 National Conference Presentations—
dissemination to national audiences in new “Train
the Trainer” formats for implementing digital
learning, as well as a high-quality RTI (Response to
Intervention) program
As part of Saturday Academy in early 2017, new models
of blending learning were explored for 5th and 6th grade
students. This pilot project used 1:1 technology in a
rotation-based format, which emphasized projectlearning.
The pilot project yielded positive feedback from
both students and teachers.
LFDCS completed year three of its Lawrence Public
Schools’ partnership. This year reflected new aspects of
collaboration. Most importantly, Lawrence Family Public
Academy (LFPA) adopted, via intensive professional
development of teachers, Schoology, the online learning
management system used by LFDCS. Schoology allows for
effective and efficient sharing of curriculum between
LFDCS and the Lawrence Public Schools.
Two members of the school traveled to the EdMedia
conference in June 2017 where they presented on LFDCS’
use of Schoology to enhance learning in grades 5-8 and
three members of the school traveled to the National
Charter School Conference to share RTI methods.
Other highlights of FY’17
 Added 191 new Chromebooks for all Upper School
students (grades 5-8) to use 1:1 devices for instruction
 Achieved Level 1 School status on MCAS testing for the
5th year in a row (two students earned the first ever
perfect scores on the Science MCAS)
 Expanded use of the new STEM Center by offering
STEM-focused Girl Scouts and robotics and engineering
with the Latino STEM Alliance
 Graduated 55 students from grade 8 and 82 students
from K-2
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LFDCS’ takes pride in its Response to Intervention (RTI)
process, which it uses to effectively measure and support all
students’ progress.
This year LFDCS worked with the Massachusetts Charter
Public School Association (MCPSA) to offer workshops
about the RTI process. Nearly forty Massachusetts charter
school leaders attended these workshops, held at LFDCS,
where they were able to see the RTI process in action.
LFDCS continued its partnership with Lawrence Public
Schools through the Lawrence Family Public Academy
(LFPA). This included adopting a common benchmarking
assessment, NWEA’s MAP. The Lead Teachers at LFPA
worked with the RTI Coordinator to ensure faithfulness to
interventions based on RTI results. These results and
interventions were tracked through the shared learning
management system, Schoology.
Lastly, three members of the LFDCS team were invited to
present at the National Charter School Conference in
Washington, D.C. in June 2017. The team held a wellattended
two and a half hour workshop on the RTI process.
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The PFK Scholarship Endowment Fund
The PFK Scholarship Endowment Fund ended the FY’17 year
with a balance of $757,796.94. This endowed fund is invested at
Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF) where
contributions and investments help it grow annually with an
initial goal of raising $1,000,000 over ten years. The major
contribution this year was made from the estate of Mr. R.
Kingman Webster.
The PFK Direct Scholarship Fund
The PFK Direct Scholarship Fund raised money for the
graduating Class of 2017 in many different ways: The LFDCS
Scholars Fund included the hand-made picnic table raffle,
Yankee Candle fundraiser, Movie Night, Central Catholic play
night, High School Fair table registration fees and miscellaneous
donations. The Frank Eccles Fund included student contributions
on sports jersey days/jeans days and the PFK Scholars Fund
included miscellaneous donations, holiday donations and the
proceeds from our annual fundraiser.
This year’s “Meet Our Scholars…Who Reach for the Stars”
annual fundraiser was held under the tent at The Stevens Estate
on a perfect May evening. The event, co-chaired by LFD, Inc.
Directors and Co-Chairs of the PFK Scholarship Fundraising
Committee, Rose Gallo and Joan Thompson, drew over 150+
guests and sought sponsors to help underwrite the cost of the
evening and create broader awareness in the business
community. Conlon Products, Shaheen Brothers, Jackson
Lumber, Highland Street Foundation and many others helped
make event sponsorship a huge success.
Students from the Class of 2017 were on hand to greet guests
and share their stories of academic success and perseverance.
This preceded bidding on more than 50 silent and live auction
items. Additional scholarships by individual donors also
contributed significantly large gifts for our graduates.
The LFDCS Graduating Class of 2017 earned over
$1,730,000 in scholarships and financial aid to fouryear
admissions-based high schools. Additionally,
Lawrence Family Development Charter School works
closely with the ABC (A Better Chance) organization
which assists with the high school placements of talented
students. This national organization is based on the
ABC mission of “opening the door to educational
opportunities for thousands of young people of color.”
High schools from which LFDCS’ 2017 graduates
received scholarships and/or are planning to
attend in the fall are: Abbott Lawrence Academy,
Berkshire Academy (ABC), Brewster Academy,
Cambridge School of Weston (ABC), Central
Catholic High School, Governor's Academy,
Greater Lawrence Technical School, Haverhill
High School, Lawrence High School, Methuen
High School, Miss Hall’s School, Notre Dame
Cristo Rey High School, Phillips Academy
Andover, Presentation of Mary Academy, St.
John's Preparatory School, Westport Community
Schools (ABC), Whittier Regional Vocational
Technical High School, Wilbraham & Monson
Academy, and Winchester Community School
ABC.
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School Turnaround
During FY’17, LFD, Inc. once again worked with the
Lawrence Public Schools (LPS) as an approved Massachusetts
School Turnaround Operator, disseminating best practices of
Lawrence Family Development Charter School. As an early
education program for families of the Tower Hill
neighborhood of Lawrence, Lawrence Family Public
Academy (LFPA) offers a free, full-day Pre-Kindergarten (K1)
and Kindergarten (K-2) program for four and five year
olds. To maximize dissemination, two lead teachers from
LFDCS are assigned to leadership roles in this project.
High Priority efforts in FY’2017 which were:
 Increasing parent engagement is done through various
workshops, afterschool activities and via the Parent
Teacher Organization
 Strengthening instruction for all students through
Universal Design for Learning and the Response to
Intervention Process
Parent engagement is a critical part of the mission of both
Lawrence Family Development, Inc. and LFPA; therefore, in
FY’17 the parent liaison and staff worked to increase parent
participation and engagement. This included hosting Open
Houses, Literacy Night, Math Night, Health & Wellness
Night, K-1 Poetry Day, Paint Night and the K-2 Poetry & Art
Show. Parent attendance at these events increased this year—
specifically, 42% of parents attended the K-2 Poetry & Art
Show in FY’16 as compared to 92% in FY’17, which reflected
an impressive 50% increase!
LFPA teachers continued to work to improve lesson plans
and curriculum using comprehensive design for learning
techniques. These lesson plans are shared using the LFDCS
Learning Management System, Schoology. Additionally, the
RTI process was implemented with fidelity, especially thanks
to the support of the lead teachers and LFDCS mentors. This
led to high performance in K-1 and K-2 as shown below.
Both grade levels out-performed their scores from 2015-2016.
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Lawrence Public Family Academy (LFPA), which is a
Lawrence Family Development dissemination project,
prioritizes family engagement. Pictured here are LFPA
students and their parents at a 2017 Paint Night Fundraiser.
This year, Lawrence Public Schools’ LFPA welcomed
two new Lead Teachers from LFDCS: Lisana
Alexander and Jackie McCord. These two veteran
teachers brought a wealth of experience and enthusiasm
to the Lead Teacher role.
Lisana Alexander has taught for fifteen years. She is
certified in Elementary and Early Childhood (with and
without disabilities) and has earned a Master’s Degree.
Her experience includes Professional Development in all
areas of curriculum, behavior management, CPR and
First Aid. In FY’17, Lisana led the K-1 Team at
LFPA. Through the use of Schoology, other forms of
technology, literature, songs, hands-on activities, and
team planning, the K-1 team started the year with only
22% of students at benchmark and by the end of
FY’17 , over 90% of K-1 students were at benchmark.
2016
2017
Jackie McCord taught preschool and kindergarten for
13 years before joining LFDCS as a first and second
grade teacher. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early
Childhood Education (with and without disabilities).
She is now pursuing a Master’s Degree, as well as an
ESL teacher’s license. This year, Jackie led the K-2
Team at LFPA as they implemented Schoology and
increased expectations and rigor for all students. K-2
LFPA students began the year with less than half of the
students at benchmark. However, at year-end 85% of
K-2 students were at or above benchmark.
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Financial Report
Revenue
Grants
Participant Fees
Contributions
LFDCS Management Fee
Rental Income
Other
Total Revenue
Expenses
Personnel Expenses
Program expenses
Occupancy
Interest expense
Administration
$1,996,102
$26,948
$0
$779,417
$1,155,470
$75,172
$4,034,688
$1,862,736
$911,594
$365,970
$240,844
$171,708
$3,552,853
Operating Income
Depreciation
Decrease in Net Assets
After Depreciation
Increase (Decrease) in
Unrestricted Net Assets
$481,836
$483,506
($1,670)
($1,670)
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LFDCS FY’2016-2017
Financial Report
Revenue
Tuition
Grants
Participant Fees
Contributions
LPS Management Fee
Food Service
Other
Total Revenue
Expenses
Personnel Expenses
Program expenses
Occupancy
LFDEF Management Fee
Administration
$9,001,285
$1,260,994
$201,745
$13,200
$221,965
$36,262
$9,063
$10,731,314
$6,959,290
$1,049,859
$1,552,467
$500,400
$301,001
$10,363,017
Operating Income
Depreciation
Increase in Net Assets
After Depreciation
$368,297
($110,428)
$257,870
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114 Liquors - Luis Perez
Rafael Abislaiman
Craig Allard
Rita Almanzar
Alekel Foundation
The Amelia Peabody Foundation
The Andover Inn
Linda Annino
Apex Computers
Courtney & Jim Archambeault
Julie & John Ardini
Molten Babylon
Gino Baroni
Raquel Bauman
Julie Bernandin & Dutchy
Elizabeth Blanchard
Boston Bruins Foundation
Borreli’s Italian Deli
Boston University
Lance & Helen Bozart
Sharon Brochard
James and Kathleen Boucher
Brakebush Brothers
Janis Brodeur
Tara Brown
Cathleen Burke
Marcia Burns-Mittler
Butcher Boy
Catherine Buxton
Ana Cabrera
Jesucita Caceras
Angel Cancelo
CDW Government, Inc.
Ralph & Ana Carrero
Lindsay Cavanaugh
Sandi & Wayne Canella
Central Catholic High School
Marilu Cerezo
Richard Chavez
Choice Fitness Methuen
Marjorie Chiafery
Childrens‘ Friend & Family Services
Stephanie & Michael Cole
Corina Cornejo
City of Lawrence-CDBG
Clipper Ship Foundation
Robert & Erica Crescenzo
Margaret Crockett
Justine & Robert Croteau
Collette & J. Richard Crowley
Ethel Cruz & Carlos Espendez
Cummings Foundation
Stephen Curran
Zori & George Davidovich
DeJesus Associates
Brian DePena
Claritza Diaz
Doggone PurrFect Pet Salon
Dolce Freddo Gelato
John & Carol Dickison
Linda Douglas
Mary Driscoll
Susan & Robert Earabino
Dave Edwards
Elaine’s Pizza
Enterprise Bank
Essencia Spa and Salon
Carmen Estrada
Essex County Com. Foundation
Cindy Evans
Eileen Everett
Jennifer & Kevin Fanning
Anne Marie Faris
Yolanda Ferreyra
Larry & Kathy Feltz
Ann Fitzpatrick
Estate of Genevieve Foley
Vincent & Jeanne Foley
Michael Fosburg & Patricia Skibbee
Cheryl Foster
Joanne Fournier
Cynthia Frank
The Furniture Trust
Rosalia Gallo
Robin Gendron
Maria German
Eileen & Larry Giordano
Girl Scouts of America
Good Day Cafe
Alejandra Gomez
Robert & Colleen Gossett
Great NH Restaurant Group
Emma Greene
Ellen & Michael Guerin
Marie & George Habib
Angela & Michael Harty
Heavenly Donuts
William & Linda Heineman
Anne Hemmer
Patricia Hemmer
Leonor Hernandez
Highland Street Foundation
Marisol Hilario
Home Depot Store #2685
Arthur & Lisa Housianitis
John Housianitis
Mona Igram
Infinity Tapes
Jackson Lumber & Millwork
Edward & Holly Jenkins
Barbara Jenson
Russell & Patricia Karl
Christine Kay
June Kim
Kohl’s Corporation
Diane & Peter Lafond
Fr. Joaquin Lally
Roger LaPointe
Ted & Connie Lapres Fund
Latino STEM Alliance
Lawrence Downtown Parking Assoc.
LFDCS School Site Council
LFDCS School Staff
LifeTouch
Augustina Lopez
Susan Lyons
April Lyskowsky
Mann Orchards
Manos Pizza
Judith & Stephen Marley
MA Dept. of Elem. & Sec. Education
Massachusetts YouthBuild Coalition
Manzueta Walkira
James Massman
Juana Matias
Pedro & Ana Matos
The Maximus Foundation
Frank & Joan McCarthy
Daniel and Julie McLaughlin
Dana McPhee
Ana Medina
Karen Melanson
Lorie Mendoza
Dario & Mirna Mercado
Mirna Mondovo
Merrimack Industrial Sales
Merrimack Valley General Fund
Linda Mesler
Elsa Morales
Maritza Morrell
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Linda Mesler
Elsa Morales
Maritza Morrell
MassCue
Paul and Carol Miller
Mifflin Family Foundation
Cynthia Mohr
Frank Moran
Kathy Moriconi
Moseley Foundation
Moses Kimball Fund
Morris, Rossi & Hayes
Fred & Juliet Nagle
Michael Nahill
The New Balance Foundation
Notre Dame Christo Rey High School
Alberto Nunez
Diane O’Donnell
Shawna Ortega
Miguel & Itzel Pantoja
Parent- Anonymous
Pavel Payano
People’s United Bank
David Penn
Eligio & Augustina Perdomo
Yokasta Perez
Susan Perry
Valerie Petrillo
Phillips Academy-Andover
Pfeifer Matching Gift
Michelle Phillips
Glenda Portollo
Richard Purinton
Spencer Purinton
Primos Liquors- Jose Cespedes
Quarrybrook Outdoor Learning Center
Renaissance Golf Club
Ana Restiliajo
Lou Ricci
Kretcha & Rady Roldan
Carmen Rosario
Eliizer Rosario
Deb Rosser
Mary Ann Ruma
Sadies for Hair, Linda Gamache
Alexandra Santos
Anthony Sapienza
Shadi’s Restaurant
Shaheen Bros. Inc.
Fred Shaheen
Shannon Grant
Terrance Schiavone
John & Sharen Shaw III
Dario & Julia Silverio
Beatriz Schinness
Richard & Simmee Silton
Melissa Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Derek Smith
Marianne & Stephen Spinney
Beilis & Luisa Soto
Gregory & Bonnie Spurr
Kevin Stiles
The Stevens Foundation
Richard & Lolli Sumberg
Superior Cleaners & Taylors
Katerina Taveras
Jesus Suriel (Enterprise Bank)
TD Banknorth
The Furniture Trust
The Party Connection
Tenaris Tire- Brian DePena
John & Joan Thompson
Tripoli Pizza Bakery
The Butterfly Place
The Common Man
The Torrisi Family
Trader Joe’s
Tufts Health Plan
United Way
US Dept. of Labor
USI Insurance Services, LLC
Verizon Wireless
Angel Vidal
Vogel Printing
Michael Walsh, CPA
Kingman & Dee Webster
West Village Provision General
Store & Eatery
Alexander & Anne White
Whole Foods Market
Alex Shea
William & Clare Wood
William Wood Foundation
David Xisto
Pamela Yameen
YouthBuild-Lawrence
YouthBuild USA
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Executive Director
Director of Finance
Administrative Assistant
Director of Program Development
Technology Coordinator
Maintenance Supervisor
Accounts Payable/Procurement Officer
Human Resources Manager
Director of Alternative Youth Development Programs
Program Operations Coordinator
Dean of Students
Coordinator of Academic Services
Academic Instructor
Food Services Coordinator
Construction Manager
Construction Manager
Construction Trainer
Transition Specialist
Intake Case Manager
Transition Case Manager
Street Outreach Worker
Street Outreach Worker
Street Outreach Worker
Street Outreach Worker
Street Outreach Worker
Ralph L. Carrero
Susan Perry
Susan Lyons
Paul Heithaus
Tony Schumann
Luis Nigaglioni
Kathy Moriconi
Elizabeth Suriel-Marra
ALTERNATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
April Lyskowsky
Zulma Liriano/Diana Gonzalez
Albert Hayle
Rebecca Lawrence
Robyn Saba
Angie Jimenez
Greg Earls
Alberto Carabello
Domingo Corona/Christian Acosta
Edgar Caceres
Tammy Cancel
Jefte Santos
Carlos Collazo
Willy Rodriguez
Osiris Gomez
Angel Vasquez
Steven Martinez
MARIA DEL PILAR QUINTANA FAMILY CENTER
Manager, Family Center
Office Assistant, Family Center
Superintendent
Sandy Cepeda/Zulma Liriano
Nelly Lopez
LAWRENCE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CHARTER SCHOOL
Ralph L. Carrero
Assistant Superintendent
Principal
Special Education Director
Head of Academy for Early Academic Preparation
Head of Lower School
Head of Upper School/Title 1 Coordinator
RTI/ELL Coordinator
Digital Instructor
Food Services Director
After School Coordinator
Parent Liaison
Administrative Assistant to the Principal
LFDEF, INC FY’2016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT
Judith C. Marley, EdD
Susan D. Earabino, EdD
Janis Brodeur
Erica Crescenzo
Jennifer Fanning
Stephanie Cole
Hali Castleman
June Kim
Justin Smith
David Hildt
Zori Davidovich
Jamie Wu
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE:
34 West Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
* Fax: (978) 689-8133
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www.lfdef.org
ALTERNATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Orange Wheeler House, 355 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01841  (978) 681-0548
MARIA DEL PILAR QUINTANA FAMILY CENTER
404 Haverhill Street, Lawrence, MA 01841 * (978) 794-5399
LAWRENCE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CHARTER SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE:
34 West Street, Lawrence, MA 01841
Tel: (978) 689-9863
* Fax: (978) 689-8133
* www.lfdcs.org
Academy for Early Academic Preparation (K-1, K-2 & Grade 1), 10 Railroad Street, Lawrence, MA 01841 * (978) 258-6210
Lower School (Grades 2-4), 34 West Street, Lawrence, MA 01841 * (978) 689-9863
Upper School (Grades 5-8), 400 Haverhill Street Lawrence, MA 01841 * (978) 738-0609
LAWRENCE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT TURNAROUND OPERATOR FOR
TARGETED ASSISTANCE TO UNDERPERFORMING MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Lawrence Family Public Academy (K-1 & K-2), 526 Lowell Street, Lawrence, MA 01841 * (978) 975-5905
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