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District 75 delivers highly specialized, individualized educational programs for students with significant challenges, such as autism, cognitive delays, sensory impairments, and emotional or multiple disabilities, across New York City. These services are offered in diverse settings, co located classrooms, dedicated school buildings, hospitals, agencies, and in home environments, ensuring each student receives the tailored support they need.
D75 Schools
D75 Schools
District 75 schools offer specialized, supportive education designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. Our programs foster growth, independence, and confidence in a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Services
Services
District 75 provides a wide spectrum of highly specialized services, including small ratio instructional settings, Speech Language and occupational/physical therapies, travel training, vocational and daily living skills instruction, and related health and behavioral supports, all tailored to meet each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
Students
Students
District 75 provides quality and rigorous individualized educational programs to students with significant challenges and diverse learning styles. The needs of students are met in a variety of settings that nurture independence, ensure dignity and support integration into the community. Students are referred to a specific class ratio by the Committee on Special Education.
Families
Families
District 75’s Family Support and Engagement team collaborates with community-based partners to provide citywide workshops and resources that nurture student growth and empower families. At the local level, our schools host workshops tailored to neighborhood needs, covering practical topics like literacy, behavior support, IEP understanding, and community services, to ensure families receive relevant, accessible support where they live.
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District 75 Events

Jun 26

Last Day of School

Jun 13

Parent Peer Group

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

Location: District Office

Jun 11

Garden Day

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

Location: Botanical Gardens (Brooklyn, Queens, and NYBG)

Jun 11

MY Brother's Keeper Event

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

Location: Brooklyn Law School 250 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Jun 09

Student Showcase at the Guggenheim Museum

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Location: Guggenheim Museum 1071 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128

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Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Coordinator

My name is Karena Jenkins, and I am a lifelong learner and dedicated educator who is passionate about supporting students, educators, and school communities throughout District 75. I currently serve as an Academic Intervention Services (AIS) Coordinator, where I collaborate with colleagues across the district to strengthen instruction, implement evidence-based practices aligned with the Science of Reading (SOR), and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.

With over 10 years of experience in education, I began my career in District 75 and am grateful to continue serving in a district that I deeply value and admire. I believe in the power of collaboration and strive to support others in any way I can—whether through coaching, facilitating professional learning on structured literacy strategies, or partnering with school teams to address challenges and celebrate successes.

I am currently pursuing my Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership. My passion for data-informed decision-making and the systemic implementation of the Science of Reading inspired my quantitative dissertation research, as I believe that data can provide meaningful insights that drive continuous improvement and positively impact student achievement.

It is an honor to be part of the District 75 community. I remain committed to fostering equitable, inclusive, and data-driven practices that empower both educators and students to thrive.