Happening in May 2023

Parent University is proud to offer many courses throughout the month of May, including a focus on Mental Health awareness every Tuesday as part of our Lunch and Learn series. There is also another opportunity for the whole crew to participate in family-centered exploration and play during our Academy Saturday on May 20!

RTS bus passes, childcare, and interpretation are available for participating families for any session with advanced notice via phone (324-9999) or registration below.

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(Through June 2023)

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.

Locations
Courses are offered at various school and community 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, Transportation and Childcare
Interpretation services, RTS bus passes, and childcare for ages 5-12 are available upon request for Parent University events with 5 days notice. Please call (585) 324-9999 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 via parent robocall/email, website notices, and local radio and television stations.

Course information may be subject to change.

Contact us

Parent University

ph: 585-324-9999

fax: 585-262-8684
parentcenter@rcsdk12.org

Visit us

Office of Parent Engagement

131 West Broad Street

Rochester, NY 14614

Course Registration

The Parent University is currently offering a series of courses for the 2022-23 school year.

Register online now for sessions occurring March - June 2023.

Parents can also receive support with registration through the school's Parent Liaison / Home School Assistant or by calling the Office of Parent Engagement at (585) 324-9999 today, or scann the QR code.

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.