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The New York City Department of Education strives to ensure that every student has the opportunity to earn a high school or General Education Development (GED) diploma. At the same time, we recognize that traditional high schools do not work for all students. Some students with a multitude of challenges – from personal issues to incarceration to family trauma – require alternative pathways to a quality education. District 79 was established to help these students succeed by providing diverse and innovative educational opportunities that combine rigorous academic instruction with meaningful youth development.
VISION
Every student in District 79 will succeed academically while developing socially and emotionally to become a confident and productive member of society.
MISSION
District 79 will serve as a model for innovative and replicable strategies to re-engage students. A community of education leaders, District 79 will empower students through rigorous instruction and quality support services.
PURPOSE
o Offer high-quality programs to help students stay on track towards a high school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and support their post-certification college and/or career plans
o Advocate for and connect students who have experienced significant obstacles with educational opportunities that lead to a diploma and post-diploma options
o Help students in involuntary settings (e.g. incarceration, drug treatment centers) dramatically improve their academic and social and emotional skills and ensure a smooth transition to educational options upon release
o Ensure pregnant and/or parenting students stay on track to graduation and become successful parents through childcare, support services, and advocacy
o Provide adult students with high-quality educational and vocational/career opportunities
CORE BELIEFS
In order to accomplish this vision, mission, and purpose, we must:
- Provide rigorous academic programs with excellent instruction.
- Uphold high expectations for all students, including those who have experienced significant challenges.
- Hold ourselves accountable to ensure that each student receives a high school or GED diploma for college admission and employment.
- Recruit, develop, and retain innovative and effective team members committed to each and every student’s success.
- Actively engage students and families to take ownership of their education and their future.
- Build partnerships within and beyond the Department of Education for our students.
SCHOOLS, PROGRAMS, & SERVICES
Alternative Academic Options
 GED Plus and ACCESS GED
 Co-Op Tech (School of Cooperative Technical Education)
 Adult & Continuing Education
Academic Programs for Students in Temporary and/or Involuntary Settings
 Re-Start
 Correctional Education
 One-Year Suspension Centers
Non-academic Supports
 Services for Pregnant & Parenting Students
 LYFE
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