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Meet the D2 Center Staff: Jesi DeWitt, Youth Academic Navigator (YAN)
We have a couple of new hires at the D2 Center, so our "Meet the Staff" series is back! Please take a moment to get to know Jesi DeWitt, one of our YANs. And you can learn about other D2 Center staff on our Meet the Staff blog page. What’s your role at the D2 Center?...
Congratulations D2 Center Spring 2018 Graduates!
Congratulations to these D2 Center students who earned their high school diploma this spring! These students worked hard and overcame various obstacles to graduate -- we are so proud and are thrilled to celebrate with you. What's next for these grads? Don’t forget our...
Thank You! Omaha Gives! 2018
THANK YOU!!! We are so thrilled with last week's Omaha Gives! results. The D2 Center earned the very generous match pledged by our staff and board. Our results tallied out: $5,005 online giving (39 unique donors) +$3,695 match =$8,700 total raised! Huge thanks to all...
D2 Center and Omaha Gives! May 23, 2018
Please join the D2 Center this Wednesday, May 23, for Omaha Gives!, the local 24-hour charitable challenge from the Omaha Community Foundation and American National Bank. Donations start at $10 and we appreciate any and every gift towards our mission of reengaging...
D2 Center Summer 2018 Elective Credit Classes
Are you behind in elective credits? This summer we're offering two elective credit classes here at the D2 Center. This is a great way to get caught up! Class sizes are small and students get one-on-one attention from our amazing staff of caring, Nebraska-certified...
Congratulations D2 Center Winter 2017-18 Graduates!
Big congrats to these high school graduates who earned their diplomas over the past few months, from September 2017 through March 2018. These students stuck it out despite various barriers and made it across that graduation finish line. Remember, the D2 Center Career...
The D2 Center is Hiring: Youth Academic Navigator / Reengagement Specialist — Bilingual (Spanish)
NOTE: This position has been filled (4/18/2018). Please see the job posting on Careerlink as well as details below. D2 Center Youth Academic Navigator/Reengagement Specialist -- Bilingual (Spanish) The D2 Center|Directions Diploma (D2 Center), a local non-profit...
The D2 Center is Hiring: Youth Academic Navigator / Reengagement Specialist
Please see the job posting on Careerlink as well as details below. D2 Center Youth Academic Navigator/Reengagement Specialist The D2 Center|Directions Diploma (D2 Center), a local non-profit organization serving the Omaha area, seeks an experienced professional to...
Xenon Academy Tour, Dec. 2018
D2 Center and Omaha Public Schools (OPS) Independent Studies Program students attended a tour of Xenon Academy on Thursday, December 21, 2018. D2 Center Career Navigator John Moore and OPS Accelere Futures Specialist Megan Dimmitt also attended. The D2 Center Career...
2017 Western Regional Reengagement Plus! Convening, Tacoma, WA
D2 Center directors Greg Emmel and Carolyn Miller and Youth Academic Navigator (YAN) Kelsey Hansen attended the 2017 Western Regional Reengagement Plus! Convening in Tacoma, WA, December 6-8, 2017. As always the conference provided excellent networking opportunities...
In the News: OPPD Legacy Model for High School Students
Check out D2 Center student Dulce, featured in this KETV News story on the OPPD Legacy model program. Congrats to Dulce for her participation in this program, which offers career preparation and trains high school seniors to be ready for the "real" world after high...
D2 Center at the 10th Annual State of Education in North Omaha Summit
D2 Center Youth Academic Navigator (YAN) Curtis Morgan and two of his students, Brandon and James, attended the 10th Annual State of Education in North Omaha Summit on Saturday, November 11, 2017. The D2 Center had a resource table at the Summit, and Executive...
D2 Center Graduation Party 2017
On October 5 we celebrated all of our graduates over the 2016-17 school year with food, games, music, and of course, cake. We can't wait to see who we'll be celebrating next year! Check out the photo album on Facebook.
4th Annual Back-to-School Kickoff: Attend, Achieve, Graduate!
The 4th Annual Back-to-School Kickoff event was held at Metropolitan Community College (MCC) South on Thursday, Sept 14, 2017. This year's theme was "Attend, Achieve, Graduate!" Sponsors of this family event were the D2 Center, the Latino Center of the Midlands, the...
Earning that one last credit… Congrats, Alejandra!
Alejandra needed one last elective credit in order to earn her diploma this past summer, so she came to the D2 Center and took the class "Better Family Health" with teachers Clem Bell and Dianne Kielniarz. She earned her final credit and we celebrated her on July 17,...
D2 Center 2016-17 Annual Report
Now available: the D2 Center Annual Report (PDF) for the 2016-17 fiscal year. Our Annual Report offers information about the students we serve, programs and services, and staff. The report also includes results from our new Reengagement Pilot Project as well as...
Congratulations D2 Center Summer 2017 Graduates!
Hearty congrats to our latest round of graduates. These students persevered and earned their diplomas over the last few months. Congratulations again and please keep in touch! The D2 Center Career Navigator can assist our graduates with postsecondary and career...
2017-18 Tutoring and Elective Credit Classes at the D2 Center
After-school tutoring begins at the D2 Center on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Please join us for assistance in math, reading, and more. See below for details, and please call 402-502-8534 with any questions. Tutoring Opportunities Certified teachers are available on...
D2 Center Literacy & Life Skills Class: Fri. July 21-Fri. Aug. 4, 2017 (9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. weekdays)
Please join us this Friday for our next summer elective credit class, Literacy & Life Skills. This is a great opportunity to earn one more elective credit before school starts this fall. Two excellent teachers lead this class with a focus on a positive learning...
D2 Center Better Family Health Class: Wed. July 5-Wed. July 19, 2017 (9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. weekdays)
Please join us starting next week for the first in our summer elective credit class offerings. These classes are a great way to knock out an elective in a short period, working with two fabulous teachers who specialize in creating a rigorous and caring classroom with...
Congratulations Scholarship Winners!
Big congratulations to two D2 Center students attending the OPS Accelere program who earned scholarships to Metro Community College. Arlin earned Student of Distinction for $1500. She is considering different fields of study, leaning towards becoming a dental...
Congratulations D2 Center Spring 2017 Graduates!
Huge congratulations to these D2 Center students who earned their high school diploma this spring! These students worked hard and overcame various obstacles to graduate and we are so proud of you. Remember, just because you graduated doesn't mean we say goodbye -- we...
2017 Accelere & Independent Study Appreciation Breakfast
On Tuesday, May 30, 2017, D2 Center staff hosted breakfast at the D2 Center for Omaha Public Schools (OPS) staff from the Independent Studies and Accelere Multiple Pathways programs. Many D2 Center students are enrolled in these programs as they make progress towards...
D2 Center Summer 2017 Elective Credit Classes
This summer we’re offering two opportunities to earn elective credits at the D2 Center. If you’re in need of electives, this is a great way to get caught up! Class sizes are small and students get one-on-one attention from our amazing staff of caring,...
D2 Center Services Agreement with Omaha Public Schools
The current 2016-17 school year has been the pilot year for the new Services Agreement between the D2 Center and Omaha Public Schools (OPS). The agreement creates a partnership with the school district where the D2 Center now assists OPS with outreach to students who...
D2 Center and Omaha Gives! May 24, 2017
Once again the D2 Center is participating in Omaha Gives!, a 24-hour charitable challenge set for May 24, 2017, hosted by the Omaha Community Foundation and sponsored by American National Bank. Please consider a donation to the D2 Center to help us further our mission...
D2 Center Value Statements
D2 Center staff members worked together to develop four value statements that reflect the work we do here every day and what we continually strive to achieve. After a series of brainstorming, editing and feedback sessions, we arrived at the final statements below. We...
Congratulations D2 Center Graduates!
Congratulations to our latest round of high school graduates who earned their diplomas in Summer and Fall of 2016. These students worked very hard to get the job done and we are extremely proud of them! And don't forget we're here for you if you need assistance with...
D2 Center Holiday 2016-17 Tutoring Schedule
There will be no tutoring or elective credit classes over winter break. Tutoring will resume Monday, January 9, 2017. Have a wonderful holiday season, and Happy New Year!
D2 Center Wall of Graduates is Live!
D2 Center Graduates Wall v2.0 is complete and ready for the next round of grads coming up in December! Director Greg Emmel constructed the frame, installed the letters, and put up the photos; student Tyler laminated and trimmed the photos; and honorary D2 Center...