Parent University

Parent University

Classes for NYC Families

Parent University seeks to educate and empower families as partners, advocates, and lifelong educators in their student's education through free courses, resources, events, and activities.

Parent University serves all families, from early childhood through adulthood. Even if you are not a parent, we encourage you to become involved with Parent University.  With an expanding course list Parent University is ready to support you. Register and enroll for a course today!

Recent News

Book of the Week: Dancing hands: a story of friendship in Filipino sign language

12/08/2023 NYC Public Schools
Book of the Week: Dancing hands: a story of friendship in Filipino sign language

 Author: Joanna Que and Charina Marquez 

This sweet and perceptive picture book tells the story of two girls as they learn to communicate with each other. With playful illustrations that celebrate the beautiful movements of sign language, back matter discussing sign languages around the world, and endpapers teaching all the signs used in the book, Dancing Hands conveys the shy and fumbling experience of making friends and overcoming language barriers.

 

   Publisher-Recommended Age and Grade: 3 years to 5 years

Find a copy at your NYPL , Brooklyn Library or Queens Library

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Is your child in fifth grade?

12/07/2023 NYC Public Schools
Have you applied to enroll them in middle school next year?

Watch our video series and check our enrollment page to learn all about middle school admissions this year.

Applications close on December 8.

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/middle-school 

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Nominate a Teacher for the Big Apple Award

12/05/2023 NYC Public Schools
Nominate a Teacher for the Big Apple Award
It’s a multi-step process that takes many months and starts with you! Students, families, administrators, and community members can all nominate any public school teacher. We then initiate a rigorous selection process that includes multiple stakeholders across the system. Nominations are now open and will close on January 19, 2024. You can nominate a teacher by completing this form

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