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Mission and Vision
Mission and Vision
The Transition and College Access Centers (TCAC) support schools and families by facilitating a seamless transition for students from school to adult life.
The Transition and College Access Centers (TCAC) support schools and families by facilitating a seamless transition for students from school to adult life.
All students are provided with experiences that foster their academic, social-emotional and vocational growth and excellence, facilitating multiple pathways to graduation and success after high school.
All students are provided with experiences that foster their academic, social-emotional and vocational growth and excellence, facilitating multiple pathways to graduation and success after high school.
On Thursday, September 10, 2026, we will welcome students back to New York City public schools for the first day of the 2026–27 school year. Each school year brings new experiences, opportunities for learning, and moments of growth for our students both in and out of the classroom. As you navigate your child's academic journey this year, this page will help ensure your family has the tools they need for a strong start and continued success.
On Thursday, September 10, 2026, we will welcome students back to New York City public schools for the first day of the 2026–27 school year. Each school year brings new experiences, opportunities for learning, and moments of growth for our students both in and out of the classroom. As you navigate your child's academic journey this year, this page will help ensure your family has the tools they need for a strong start and continued success.
Use our Back to School Checklist to prepare your child for a great start to the new year!
SY 2026 - 2027 EVENTS
NYCPS TCAC Summit Flyer 2026 Correct flyer.pdf Save the Date! 2026 NYC Transition Summit for High School Students & Families
Save the Date! 2026 NYC Transition Summit for High School Students & Families
Are you ready for life after high school and what comes next?
Join us at John Jay College in Manhattan (524 W 59th St.) on Saturday, November 7, 2026 for the NYC Citywide Transition Summit for High School Students & Families, hosted by New York City Public Schools’ Transition and College Access Centers, the Transition Alliance, and The City University of New York.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM John Jay College, 524 W 59th Street, Manhattan
This empowering event is designed to support students with IEPs or 504 Plans and their families with transition planning as they prepare for life after high school, including guidance and resources for planning for college, career, or independent living. With dozens of providers from across the postsecondary readiness landscape including higher education, vocational programs, employment supports, independent living services, and community organizations—you’ll have the chance to explore a wide range of pathways for life after high school.
What to expect at the 2026 Citywide Transition Summit:
Opportunities to connect with colleges, career, technical, and vocational programs, service providers, employment agencies, community-based organizations, OPWDD providers, and transition experts.
Breakout workshops and one-on-one transition consultations.
Resources designed to help students and families prepare for life after high school
Safety & Independance Training for Families
Family Training Flyer.pdfSchool Year 2025-2026 Professional Learning Catalogue
TCAC PL Catalogue_SY 25-26 (1).pdfStaff Directory
Staff Directory
Trishia Higgins - Harry
Work-based Learning Coordinator
thigginsharry@schools.nyc.gov
Transition and College Access Centers (TCAC) are in all 5 boroughs! We encourage you to connect with the borough in which your child attends school.
Bronx TCAC - bxtcac@schools.nyc.gov
Brooklyn TCAC - bklyntcac@schools.nyc.gov
Manhattan TCAC - mntcac@schools.nyc.gov
Queens TCAC - qnstcac@schools.nyc.gov
Staten Island TCAC - sitcac@schools.nyc.gov
Brooklyn TCAC Photo Gallery
Brooklyn TCAC Photo Gallery
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