LIBERATION DIPLOMA PLUS

**Liberation Diploma Plus (LDP)**, located in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn, is a public transfer high school specifically designed for students who have fallen behind in credits or are at risk of dropping out of traditional high school settings. Part of the New York City Department of Education’s "Diploma Plus" network, the school operates on a competency-based model rather than a traditional seat-time model. This approach allows students to learn at their own pace, focusing on mastering specific skills and earning credits as they demonstrate proficiency, which is intended to help students who have struggled in larger, more rigid academic environments to catch up and eventually graduate.

The school’s culture is defined by a focus on "liberation" through education, emphasizing small class sizes, personalized support, and intensive academic advising. Because it serves an at-risk population, LDP integrates social-emotional support with its curriculum, often incorporating internships, college preparation, and career readiness programs to ensure that students are not only earning a diploma but are also prepared for life after graduation. By fostering a close-knit community, the school aims to re-engage students who have become disillusioned with the mainstream school system, providing them with a structured yet flexible pathway toward academic success.