Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation

The Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation was established in September 2005 with the goal of significantly increasing the graduation rates and college readiness of over-age and under-credited high school students. This office works to support the development of new and enhanced schools and programs designed specifically for older students who may be truant, thinking about dropping out, or are looking for another educational option.

Young Adult Borough Centers, Transfer Schools, full-day and part-time GED programs are educational options that the Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation helps to provide for the students of New York City. The Learning to Work initiative provides wrap-around services at all of the schools and programs in the Multiple Pathways portfolio.

Schools and Programs
Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs) are evening academic programs designed specifically to meet the needs of high school students who might be considering dropping out because they are behind or because they have adult responsibilities that make attending school in the daytime difficult. Eligible students are at least 17.5 years old, have been in school for four or more years, and have 17 or more credits. Students graduate with a diploma from their home school, after they have earned all of their credits and passed all of he required exams, while attending YABC.

Click on this link for more information on Young Adult Borough Centers and how to enroll.

Transfer Schools are small, academically rigorous high schools designed to re-engage students who have dropped out or are over-age and under-credited for their grade level. These schools are designed to create a personalized learning environment and provide connections to college. Students graduate with a high school diploma from their transfer high school. Each Transfer School determines admissions criteria individually. A home school guidance counselor must contact each prospective school directly to set up an interview for admission or to learn more about the school.

Click on this link for more information on Transfer Schools and how to enroll.

GED preparation programs prepare students to pass the General Educational Development Exam. A variety of different programs in the Alternative District (District 79) are available for students who wish to prepare to take the exam for a high school equivalency diploma. Students earn a high school equivalency diploma if he/she earns a passing score on the General Educational Development (GED) exam.

Click on this link for more information on GED preparation programs and how to enroll.

Learning to Work (LTW) is an in-depth job readiness and career exploration program designed to enhance the academic component of select Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs), transfer high schools and GED programs. The goal of Learning To Work is to assist students in overcoming some of the obstacles that impede their progress toward a high school diploma and lead them toward rewarding post-secondary employment and educational experiences. Learning To Work offers academic support, career and education exploration, work preparation, skills development, and internships.

Click on this link for more information on schools and programs with Learning to Work.

Research and Summary Findings
Click on this link to view the Overview and Findings of the Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation

About Us Academics Choices & Enrollment Facilities Offices & Programs Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation Young Adult Borough Centers Transfer High Schools GED and Related Blends Learning to Work Resources Rules & Policies Student Support, Safety, and Activities Student Performance & Accountability	Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation E-mail to a friend The Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation was established in September 2005 with the goal of significantly increasing the graduation rates and college readiness of over-age and under-credited high school students. This office works to support the development of new and enhanced schools and programs designed specifically for older students who may be truant, thinking about dropping out, or are looking for another educational option. Young Adult Borough Centers, Transfer Schools, full-day and part-time GED programs are educational options that the Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation helps to provide for the students of New York City. The Learning to Work initiative provides wrap-around services at all of the schools and programs in the Multiple Pathways portfolio. Schools and Programs Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs) are evening academic programs designed specifically to meet the needs of high school students who might be considering dropping out because they are behind or because they have adult responsibilities that make attending school in the daytime difficult. Eligible students are at least 17.5 years old, have been in school for four or more years, and have 17 or more credits. Students graduate with a diploma from their home school, after they have earned all of their credits and passed all of he required exams, while attending YABC. Click on this link for more information on Young Adult Borough Centers and how to enroll. Transfer Schools are small, academically rigorous high schools designed to re-engage students who have dropped out or are over-age and under-credited for their grade level. These schools are designed to create a personalized learning environment and provide connections to college. Students graduate with a high school diploma from their transfer high school. Each Transfer School determines admissions criteria individually. A home school guidance counselor must contact each prospective school directly to set up an interview for admission or to learn more about the school. Click on this link for more information on Transfer Schools and how to enroll. GED preparation programs prepare students to pass the General Educational Development Exam. A variety of different programs in the Alternative District (District 79) are available for students who wish to prepare to take the exam for a high school equivalency diploma. Students earn a high school equivalency diploma if he/she earns a passing score on the General Educational Development (GED) exam. Click on this link for more information on GED preparation programs and how to enroll. Learning to Work (LTW) is an in-depth job readiness and career exploration program designed to enhance the academic component of select Young Adult Borough Centers (YABCs), transfer high schools and GED programs. The goal of Learning To Work is to assist students in overcoming some of the obstacles that impede their progress toward a high school diploma and lead them toward rewarding post-secondary employment and educational experiences. Learning To Work offers academic support, career and education exploration, work preparation, skills development, and internships. Click on this link for more information on schools and programs with Learning to Work. Research and Summary Findings Click on this link to view the Overview and Findings of the Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation	Contacts Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation , General Information 52 Chambers Street New York, NY 10007-4683 OMPG@schools.nyc.gov JoEllen Lynch , Chief Executive Officer of Partnership Support Organizations Leah Hamilton , Executive Director of the Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation Tom Pendleton , Director of Learning to Work Initiatives News New York Times - More Students Finish School, Given the Time Education Weekly - Pathways to a Diploma Time Magazine - Stopping the Exodus > more Key Documents One-page Description of the Office of Multiple Pathways to Graduation Resources Available for Over-age, Under-credited High School Students in NYC > more