Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # District 79 NYC Department of Education-District 79 ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.d79.nyc/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://www.d79.nyc/2022/08/hello-world) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Home](https://www.d79.nyc/) - District 79Alternative Schools & Programs District 79 is NYC’s Alternative Schools District. We are proud to serve over 50,000 students a year from 6 weeks old to 96 years old in the 5 boroughs and beyond! District 79 at a Glance Locations 100 + Number of Certifications earned since 2022 1000 + Number of Diplomas - [About](https://www.d79.nyc/about) - D79 Vision and Mission Vision: District 79 students are empowered and equipped with the knowledge and skills to navigate life and achieve their college, career, and personal goals. They leverage opportunities, manage challenges, and advocate for themselves and others. Mission: We welcome each student, affirm their backgrounds and identities, and draw on the strengths they bring to - [Media](https://www.d79.nyc/media) - D79 Media Dreams deferred, not denied: Graduation held for young inmates at Rikers Island. OPEN | Expanding Adult Education Opportunities in the Bronx with District 79 September 6th, 2022 - [SEL Resources](https://www.d79.nyc/sel-resources) - SEL Resources: https://www.overcomingobstacles.org/portal/enPowerTools BlogSEAL Handbook Intro – D79Social-Emotional Learning (nyced.org)TeachableMoment Lessons | Morningside Center for Teaching Social ResponsibilitySEL Resources – NYSSSWA - [Locations](https://www.d79.nyc/locations) - Locations District 79 sites as 09/2024 - [Mental Health Referrals](https://www.d79.nyc/mental-health-referrals) - Manhattan – Mental Health Referrals Ackerman Institute for the Family 936 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 212-879-4900 *Provides services in English and Spanish https://www.ackerman.org/ University Settlement Home Based Crisis Intervention Care Coordination – University Settlement Roberto Clemente Family Guidance Center 540 E 13th Street, New York, NY 10009 212-387-7400 *Provides services in English and Spanish - [Resources](https://www.d79.nyc/resources) - Community Resources Keri-Ann Ket-Ying, LCSW, School Social Worker District 79 School Counseling Support 90-01 Sutphin Blvd. 2nd Fl Jamaica, NY 11435kketying@schools.nyc.gov Services Mental Health Referrals Read More Healthcare Services Read More City-Wide Substance Abuse Resources Read More Support for students/families involved with justice system Read More City-Wide Legal Immigration Resources Read More Employment Services Read More NYC Clothing/Housing/ Shelter/Cash Assistance - [Above21](https://www.d79.nyc/above21) - Program for Above 21 Adult EducationAdult Education provides more than 900 Tuition-free classes for eligible students (21 years and older who have not earned a U.S. high school diploma or equivalency) in: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Career and Technical Education (CTE) High School Equivalency Preparation (HSE) English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Adult Education - [Suicide Prevention](https://www.d79.nyc/suicide-prevention-2) - Suicide Prevention NYC Children’s Mobile Crisis – Child & Adolescent Mental Health Emergency Crisis – NYC Health Resource-Guide-2022-FINAL.pdf (samaritansnyc.org)Suicide Prevention & Intervention – NYSSSWATalking About Suicide – The Trevor ProjectWelcome to a Safe Space (vibrant.org)Crisis Text Line – It’s For EveryoneHow The 5 Steps Can Help Someone Who is Suicidal – #BeThe1ToColumbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale; - [Foster Care Resources](https://www.d79.nyc/foster-care-resources-2) - Foster Care ResourcesACS – Office of Safety First – dedicated hotline for mandated reporters, which aims to assist with maintaining clear and direct lines of communication between the reporter and/or source of a report and our ACS staff assigned;Help evaluate the progress of an investigation and address additional case concerns. Students in Foster Care (nyc.gov)CUNY Foster - [Sports and Recreation](https://www.d79.nyc/sports-and-recreation) - Sports and Recreation: Sports and Recreation for NYC high schoolers | Torus TeensAfter School – DYCD (nyc.gov) - [Reproductive Health Information and Health Resources](https://www.d79.nyc/reproductive-health-information-and-health-resources) - Reproductive Health Information and Health ResourcesFor Teens | Planned Parenthood of Greater New YorkYouth & Young Adults – GMHCDestination Tomorrow – BronxAmaze.orgSex Positive FamiliesScarleteen - [LGBTQ+ Affirming](https://www.d79.nyc/lgbtq-affirming) - LGBTQ+ Affirming2022 LGBTQ+ Guide of Services and Resources We are delighted to share with you all a new, free web-app designed for and with LGBTQ+ teens to support their mental health, www.imi.guide. Developed by CenterLink, Hopelab and the It Gets Better Project, imi includes activities, resources and content intentionally designed to affirm LGBTQ+ youth and help - [Support for Asian Communities](https://www.d79.nyc/support-for-asian-communities) - Support for Asian Communities: Community Action New York CitySouth Asian Council for Social Services - [Education Resources & Advocacy](https://www.d79.nyc/education-resources-advocacy) - Education Resources & Advocacy About — SAYAAdvocates for Children of New YorkAbout the Queens EOC – SUNY York CollegeFor Adult Learners | Queens Public LibraryWe Speak NYC – English ClassesIntercambio Uniting Communities – Resources for Adult ESL - [To Report Discrimination](https://www.d79.nyc/to-report-discrimination) - To Report Discrimination/ Hate Crimes I Need Help – CCHR (nyc.gov)Crime Victim ServicesHate Crimes/Bias Incidents - [Eating Disorder Treatment](https://www.d79.nyc/eating-disorder-treatment) - Eating Disorder Treatment Renfrew of New York City | Individualized Eating Disorder Treatment Renfrew of New York City | Individualized Eating Disorder Treatment - [Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resources](https://www.d79.nyc/domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault-resources) - Domestic Violence and Sexual Assualt ResourcesViolence and Sexual Assault Resources Domestic Violence Services - NYC Health + Hospitals (nychealthandhospitals.org) Domestic Violence - NYPD NYC Hope Family Justice Centers - ENDGBV (nyc.gov) Our Services — Day One (dayoneny.org);https://dayoneny.org/social-services-counseling-case-management/ Sakhi for South Asian Women Turning Point for women and families - Turning Point (tpny.org) Emergency Shelter, Emergency - [Human Trafficking Prevention and Care](https://www.d79.nyc/human-trafficking-prevention-and-care) - Human Trafficking Prevention and Care ACS – Human Trafficking Prevention Virtual Resource Fair (nyc.gov)understanding-human-trafficking-brochure.pdf (nyc.gov)ACS (nyc.gov); Preventing Youth TraffickingUnderstandingChildTrafficking.pdf (nyc.gov)ACS – Youth -A Selection of NYC Services for Sex and/or Labor Trafficked YouthACS – Children Are Not For $ale (nyc.gov) Safe Horizon | Human Trafficking Get Help – WOMANKIND The Foundling’s Phoenix Project uses mentoring and evidence-based models - [Suicide Prevention](https://www.d79.nyc/suicide-prevention) - Suicide Prevention NYC Children’s Mobile Crisis – Child & Adolescent Mental Health Emergency Crisis – NYC Health Resource-Guide-2022-FINAL.pdf (samaritansnyc.org)Suicide Prevention & Intervention – NYSSSWATalking About Suicide – The Trevor ProjectWelcome to a Safe Space (vibrant.org)Crisis Text Line – It’s For EveryoneHow The 5 Steps Can Help Someone Who is Suicidal – #BeThe1ToColumbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale; - [Foster Care Resources](https://www.d79.nyc/foster-care-resources) - Foster Care ResourcesFoster Care Resources ACS - Office of Safety First - dedicated hotline for mandated reporters, which aims to assist with maintaining clear and direct lines of communication between the reporter and/or source of a report and our ACS staff assigned;Help evaluate the progress of an investigation and address additional case concerns. Students in - [Adult Protective Services](https://www.d79.nyc/adult-protective-services) - Adult Protective Services Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline – New York StateAdult Protective Services – HRA – New York CJustice Center | Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs (ny.gov) - [City-Wide Parent Advocacy](https://www.d79.nyc/city-wide-parent-advocacy) - City-Wide Parent Advocacy What You Need To Know About ACS Parents’ Rights When Dealing With the NYC Administration for Children’s Serviceshttps://nycdoe-my.sharepoint.com/personal/kketying_schools_nyc_gov/Documents/Attachments/ACS_What%20Parents%20Need%20to%20Know_June%202020%20Webinar.pdf Movement for Family Power Raise social consciousness around the harms of the Foster System and forced family separation to support the reclaiming and reimagining of Safe and Healthy Families. Work to disrupt and curtail Foster - [City-Wide Food Resource](https://www.d79.nyc/city-wide-food-resource) - City-Wide Food ResourcesEmergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP) – ACCESS NYCKitchenAllTimes-2022.pdf (nyc.gov)Food Help NYC FOOD RESOURCES by BOROUGH Food Bank NYCSearch the map to find a soup kitchen, food pantry, senior center, or SNAP enrollment site near you; Find Food – Food Bank For New York City The Door555 Broome Street, New York, NY 212-941-9090Offers evening meals Monday through Friday, - [NYC Clothing/Housing/ Shelter/Cash Assistance](https://www.d79.nyc/nyc-clothing-housing-shelter-cash-assistance) - Applying for Cash Assistance & SNAP During COVID-19 (legalaidnyc.org)What You NYC Clothing/ Housing/Shelter/ Cash Assistance Free clothing closets, furniture and school supplies New York City Public Benefits Access – South Asian Council for Social Services Clothing Closet – NeON (nyc.gov)Welcome to the NYC Department of Homeless Services – DHS Supportive Housing | PhippsFamilies with Children: Applying - [Employment Services](https://www.d79.nyc/employment-services) - Employment ServicesOpportunities for a Better TomorrowOffer education, job training, and employment.https://obtjobs.org/about/#contact Youth Employment Services NYC’s Youth Employment Services – Vibrant Emotional HealthVibrant’s Youth Employment Services (Y.E.S) Adolescent Skills Center is a supportive and comprehensive vocational and educational program (GED) with a unique focus on mental health and wellness. Department of Youth and Community Development City’s lead agency - [City-Wide Legal Immigration Resources](https://www.d79.nyc/city-wide-legal-immigration-resources) - City- Wide Legal Immigration ResourcesSafe Passage Project185 West BroadwayNew York, NY 10013212-324-6558Provides free lawyers to immigrant and refugee children who are being deported. Child Center of NY UnLocal45 W 29th Street #203, New York, NY 10001646-216-8210Offers free legal immigration consultations and representation to New York’s immigrant communities. Unlocal VOLS (Volunteers of Legal Service)40 Worth Street, Suite 820New York, NY - [Support for students families involved with justice system](https://www.d79.nyc/support-for-students-families-involved-with-justice-system) - Support for students/ families involved with justice systemexalt (exaltyouth.org)Programs – NeON[Futures and Options] Career Essentials High SchoolServices That Build Lives | The Fortune Societyhttps://www.osborneny.org/who-we-arePrograms | Center for Court Innovation (innovatingjustice.org)Legal Services - [City-Wide Substance Abuse Resources](https://www.d79.nyc/city-wide-substance-abuse-resources) - City-Wide Substance Abuse ResourcesOutreach NYResidential & outpatient facility for teens1-833-674-6967www.opiny.orgRichmond Hill | Outreach New York(Located in Queens, Brooklyn & Long Island)Residential Adults | Outreach New York – Adults Samaritan Daytop Village; FAQs – Samaritan Daytop Village OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAMSOutpatient_Flyer_-_Jamaica_-_English-Spanish_9-21.pdf (samaritanvillage.org)SDV_ResTreatmt_Brochure_10-2021_final_email_low-res.pdf (samaritanvillage.org)Samaritan Daytop Village has evolved into a comprehensive human services agency with more than 60 locations - [Healthcare](https://www.d79.nyc/healthcare) - Healthcare & Services The Floating Hospital Provide healthcare services to families regardless of insurance status, immigration status, or ability to pay. Also, offer workshops for families and students in a whole range of health, SEL and wellness topics. The Floating Hospital (Clinic locations are in Queens, NY) NYC Care – NYC Care is a health - [Staten Island](https://www.d79.nyc/staten-island) - District 79 has 10+ referral locations across all 5 boroughs for under 21 and above 21 year old. To explore referral center locations citywide, enter your zip code and/or address below. Your location Search radius 10 mi25 mi50 mi0 mi Results 1015300 Staten Island Under 21450 St. Marks PlaceStaten Island, NY 10301Tel: 718-273-3225Over 21450 St. - [Queens](https://www.d79.nyc/queens) - District 79 has 10+ referral locations across all 5 boroughs for under 21 and above 21 year old. To explore referral center locations citywide, enter your zip code and/or address below. Your location Search radius 10 mi25 mi50 mi0 mi Results 1015300 Queens Under 21162-02 Hillside AvenueQueens, NY 11432Tel: 718-739-2100Over 21Adult Learning Center27-35 Jackson AvenueLong - [Manhattan](https://www.d79.nyc/manhattan) - District 79 has 10+ referral locations across all 5 boroughs for under 21 and above 21 year old. To explore referral center locations citywide, enter your zip code and/or address below. Your location Search radius 10 mi25 mi50 mi0 mi Results 1015300 Manhattan Under 21269 West 35th Street, 11th FloorNew York, NY 10018Tel: 212-244-1274Over 21Manhattan - [Bronx](https://www.d79.nyc/bronx) - District 79 has 10+ referral locations across all 5 boroughs for under 21 and above 21 year old. To explore referral center locations citywide, enter your zip code and/or address below. Your location Search radius 10 mi25 mi50 mi0 mi Results 1015300 Bronx Under 211010 Rev. James Polite Avenue, Room 436Bronx, NY 10459Tel: 718-518-4530Fax: 718-518-4009Over - [Brooklyn](https://www.d79.nyc/brooklyn) - District 79 has 10+ referral locations across all 5 boroughs for under 21 and above 21 year old. To explore referral center locations citywide, enter your zip code and/or address below. Your location Search radius 10 mi25 mi50 mi0 mi Results 1015300 Brooklyn Under 211700 Fulton St. Room 383Brooklyn NY, 11213 (718) 804-6750 Ext.3831Over 21Adult Learning Center475 - [Contact](https://www.d79.nyc/contact) - Contact Us Begin Exploring Enrollment Options Under 21 Years OldCall (929 )352-2206 Over 21 Years OldCall (646) 481-8227 - [Under21](https://www.d79.nyc/under21) - Schools and Programs for Under 21 Referral Centers for High School AlternativesReferral Centers can help you: Enroll in Pathways to Graduation; Explore all possible paths to a high school diploma; Get referrals for childcare, counseling, substance abuse treatment and additional programs. Pathways to GraduationPathways to Graduation (P2G) provides students with the preparation and tools needed - [Programs and Schools](https://www.d79.nyc/programs-and-schools) - Schools and Programs Are you looking for an alternative pathway to achieving your diploma?Click below to connect with us to discuss your options! Or read about our programs below. Click Here if you are under 21 Click Here if you are above 21 - [Curriculum](https://www.d79.nyc/curriculum) - Curriculum GED CurriculumThis is your "one stop shop" for the D79 GED Curriculum and related resources to support your teaching. This website will be updated frequently, so check back often. You can use the navigation bar on the left or click on the links below to find what you need: D79 Instructional Vision 2022-2023Our instructional ## My Templates - [Default Kit](https://www.d79.nyc/?elementor_library=default-kit-2) - [Man Mental Health](https://www.d79.nyc/?elementor_library=man-mental-health) - Manhattan – Mental Health Referrals Ackerman Institute for the Family 936 Broadway, New York, NY 10010 212-879-4900 *Provides services in English and Spanish https://www.ackerman.org/ University Settlement Home Based Crisis Intervention Care Coordination – University Settlement Roberto Clemente Family Guidance Center 540 E 13th Street, New York, NY 10009 212-387-7400 *Provides services in English and Spanish - [wpsl referral](https://www.d79.nyc/?elementor_library=wpsl-referral) - District 79 has 10+ referral locations across all 5 boroughs for under 21 and above 21 year old. To explore referral center locations citywide, enter your zip code and/or address below. Your location Search radius 10 mi25 mi50 mi0 mi Results 1015300 - [program sites](https://www.d79.nyc/?elementor_library=program-sites) - Schools and Programs Adult EducationAdult Education provides more than 900 Tuition-free classes for eligible students (21 years and older who have not earned a U.S. high school diploma or equivalency) in: Adult Basic Education (ABE) Career and Technical Education (CTE) High School Equivalency Preparation (HSE) English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Alternate Learning CenterDistrict - [borough locations](https://www.d79.nyc/?elementor_library=borough-locations) - Bronx Under 211010 Rev. James Polite Avenue, Room 436Bronx, NY 10459Tel: 718-518-4530Fax: 718-518-4009Over 21Adult Learning Center3450 East Tremont Avenue 3rd FlBronx, NY 10465 - [borough](https://www.d79.nyc/?elementor_library=borough) - Bronx Under 211010 Rev. James Polite Avenue, Room 436Bronx, NY 10459 Tel: 718-518-4530Fax: 718-518-4009Over 21Adult Learning Center 3450 East Tremont Avenue 3rd FlBronx, NY 10465 - [](https://www.d79.nyc/?elementor_library=test1) - District 79Alternative Schools & Programs Learning Begins With Us District 79 is NYC’s Alternative Schools District. We are proud to serve over 50,000 students a year from 6 weeks old to 96 years old in the 5 boroughs and beyond! District 79 at a Glance Current Enrollments 0 K+ Qualified Staff 0 K+ Locations 0 - [-](https://www.d79.nyc/?elementor_library=695) - District 79Alternative Schools & Programs Learning Begins With Us District 79 is NYC’s Alternative Schools District. We are proud to serve over 50,000 students a year from 6 weeks old to 96 years old in the 5 boroughs and beyond! 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