Located in East New York in the southeast corner of Brooklyn, District 19 serves a mostly low-income population including residents of the 19 tower Boulevard public housing project and the Linden houses, with more than 3,000 residents.
Despite its socio-economic disadvantages, the district has a few successful schools, and is home to PS 89, the only k–8 Spanish/English dual-language school open citywide, which has a high level of parent involvement.
District 19 Contacts
590 Sheffield Ave.
cec19@schools.nyc.gov
Community Education Council website: https://cecd19.org/
Dept. of Education Website: https://district19.strongschools.nyc/home
Phone number for elementary and middle school families: (929) 397-2938
Phone number for high school families: (718) 455-4635
Who to contact:
Each district has two superintendents--one in charge of elementary and middle schools, one in charge of high schools--who appoint principals, evaluate schools and approves budgets.
For individual parent concerns, contact the elementary and middle school or high school Family Support Coordinator. For help with PTAs or district-wide events, contact the Family Leadership Coordinator.
Enrollment:
To enroll your child, go to the school or the nearest Family Welcome Center, not the district office.
Family Welcome Center
1665 St. Marks Ave. Room 116
Phone: (718) 240-3601
Email: StMarksFWC@schools.nyc.gov
This center handles both general education and special education enrollment
Community Education Council:
The elected members of the Community Education Council (CEC) approve school zoning lines and advise on education policy.
CEC: Community Education Council 19, (718) 240-2743
Fax: (718) 240-2750
District 19 CEC office
557 Pennsylvania Ave, Room 201
https://cecd19.org/
cec19@schools.nyc.gov
Special Education:
Most questions about speciale ducation can be answered by your child's teacher or principal. If you are new to New York City or your child attends private or parochial school, contact the nearest Committee on Special Education for an evaluation.
Committee on Special Education
1665 St. Marks Ave.
Phone: (718) 240-3557
Email: CSE5@schools.nyc.gov
If these offices can not answer your questions, see
DOE contacts
