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The Summit Center

Proven methods. Positive results. Better lives.

GETZVILLE, NY   |  https://www.thesummitcenter.org/

Mission

Guided by evidence-based practice, we maximize life success for people facing developmental, social and behavioral challenges.

Ruling year info

1978

CEO

Dr. Stephen Anderson

Main address

150 STAHL RD

GETZVILLE, NY 14068 USA

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EIN

16-1095750

NTEE code info

Human Service Organizations (P20)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The Summit Center's goal is to help children and adults with developmental and behavioral challenges live the most independent, fulfilling lives possible. We accomplish this through a range of programs that support children and adults, and their families too. The methodology used in our programs is based upon the principles of applied behavior analysis, an evidenced-based therapy that builds positive communication, social, and learning skills.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Early Autism Program

The Early Autism Program offers intensive behavioral intervention for children under five with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Population(s) Served
Infants and toddlers
People with disabilities

Summit Academy is one of the leading schools for autism in WNY providing ABA therapy. Students are ages 3 – 21 years old with special needs resulting from autism, communication delays and disorders, hearing impairment, traumatic brain injury, multiple handicaps, and other neurological conditions.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
People with disabilities

S.T.E.P.S. (Success Through Engagement and Positive Supports) is a community-based day habilitation program for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Through a variety of experiences, participants have the opportunity to make new friends and learn about interests and activities that are important to them. Enhanced staffing ratios help ensure that participants have the support they need to be successful.

Population(s) Served
Adults
People with disabilities

Where we work

Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of children who have access to education

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Adolescents, Children, Preteens, Infants and toddlers

Related Program

Summit Academy

Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Our school, Summit Academy, has the capacity to serve approximately 380 students through the preschool program, primary school, secondary school, and severe behavior program.

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

The Summit Center's overall mission is to maximize life success for people with developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Currently, the agency is executing a three-year strategic plan that spans from 2022 to 2025. The plan consists of three strategic priorities:

1. Expand programs for people with autism and other developmental disabilities.
2. Improve employee recruitment and retention.
3. Bolster the agency's financial sustainability.

In our efforts to expand our programming, we are/have:
1. Maximizing our severe behavior program, Summit Academy Enhanced, by pursuing additional funding and collecting outcome data.
2. Researching housing models for adults with autism.
3. Applied to OPWDD to launch an innovative adult day habilitation program that does not exist in Western New York.

To improve employee recruitment and retention, we are/have:
1. Completed a salary and benefits analysis.
2. Developing succession plans for key leadership positions.
3. Exploring new strategies to increase retention and promote a culture of belonging and inclusion.

Finally, we are working to increase the agency's financial sustainability by:
1. Developing a culture of philanthropy that promotes major and planned gifts.
2. Engaging in a strategic planning process with the Foundation Board.

The Summit Center has a history of successful strategic planning that has led to expanded programs and services for individuals with autism in the Western New York community. A highly motivated executive leadership team, operating board, and foundation board are intimately involved in the strategic planning process. They've established key performance indicators to ensure the organization's goals are met.

As outlined above, The Summit Center has taken many steps to launch high quality programs, strengthen our staffing and culture, and achieve greater financial sustainability. Some of our recent achievements include:

1. Submitting an application to OPWDD for a new adult day habilitation model, one that supports participants in learning new skills and gaining self-confidence.
2. Completing a comprehensive analysis of the salary and benefits for all positions at the agency.
3. Arranging for anti-racism training for the general leadership team.
4. Developing the action steps for the Foundation Board's new strategic plan.

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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The Summit Center

Board of directors
as of 01/18/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mr. Mark Brand

Actuarial Consulting Services

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/18/2024
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies

Last updated: 01/06/2021

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Data
  • We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.