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!
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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
Is your child in fifth grade?
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