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ph: 585-324-9999

fax: 585-262-8684

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Office of Parent Engagement

131 West Broad Street

Rochester, NY 14614

About Parent University

Parent University seeks to "educate and empower parents as partners, advocates and lifelong teachers in their child's education through educational courses and leadership opportunities” through a series of free informative programs both within the district and with partner organizations in the Greater Rochester community. In addition, Parent University provides professional development to staff in the area of developing partnerships with parents.

Course Information and Registration

No education requirements are necessary.

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Register by phone or online:

Phone: (585) 324-9999
Online: www.rcsdparents.eventbrite.com
Or through your school’s parent liaison

How to Register

Register in person or mail to:

Office of Parent Engagement
131 W. Broad Street
Rochester, NY 14614

Winter Course Catalog

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Locations

Courses are offered at various locations and are handicap accessible, unless otherwise stated.

No Cost

All courses are FREE and open to RCSD parents, guardians, and caregivers, regardless of educational background.

Interpretation Services

Interpretation services are available upon request for classes with a 72-hour notice. Please call (585) 262-8621 for reservation and availability.

Transportation

Bus passes available with a 72-hour notice. Please call (585) 262-8621 for a reservation.

Childcare

For ages 5-12 is available at most locations with a 72-hour notice. Call (585) 262-8621 for reservations and availability.

Cancellations

When RCSD schools are closed due to inclement weather or emergency situations, courses will be canceled. School closing announcements are made on local radio and television stations.

Course information may be subject to change. Please refer to the website www.rcsdk12.org/OPE for current updates.

Classes by Month

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March

April

May/June

Special Events

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service.

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