Families

Family Liaison

For additional information regarding our Family Liaison services, please contact:



Meggi Sweeney Smith

Family Liaison
Email: msmith@lexnyc.org
Phone: 718-350-3235
Videophone: 917-832-1693
Lexington’s family liaison connects families with information, help and support to ensure their Deaf child’s academic and social success.

Family Resources

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  • School/Family Partnership

    No matter your story, parent/guardian involvement is vital to the success of every single student here at Lexington! We want to hear from you and ask you to share with us, ask questions, speak up, and join in!

    Communication is a two way street and we are here to support you through our multilingual platform called Talking Points!
    Connect directly to your child's teachers and support team using your home language. Click here to learn about your options and download the app for more features and support.

    Don't miss these additional opportunities to connect with the school team and be part of your child's success as they progress academically and build independence and life skills. Learn more by clicking the links below:

      • Meet the Teacher Nights and Family/Teachers Conferences
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      • IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings These happen every year (Preschool through 12th grade) and are an important part of transition planning to make sure they are ready for graduation.
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      • School events
        Check out the calendar at the bottom of the page for details!

  • NYC's Department of Education

    As a 4201 School located in New York City, some of the services and resources come through the NYC Department of Education (DOE). This includes the yellow bus service to and from school (through the Office of Pupil Transportation), SNAP lunch benefits, and more.

    Below are some of the main links you will need to answer questions and navigate the system.

      • File a Bussing Complaint with the Office of Pupil Transportation (Learn what you as a parent/guardian can do if your family is having issues with the bus - who to contact, how to file a complaint and how to join other families working to advocate for changes.)
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      • Through the New York City Department of Education (DOE), lunch is now completely free for all students in every New York City public school. Breakfast is already provided for free and now all meals will be served at no charge to families.  Please fill out a Family Income Inquiry Form even though your child will be receiving free lunch. You can fill out an online form at www.myschoolapps.com or request a paper form from the main office.

  • Community Resources and NYC Programs

    If you and your family are needing additional support or are looking for community programs here in NYC we encourage you to explore these resources below. For additional support, contact your family liaison or school social worker.

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  • Language Development at Home

    Especially for families new to the Deaf community, the learning curve can feel big! If you are not sure where to begin, explore our

    Learning Hub     (Coming soon!)

    No matter where you are in your learning journey, it will help provide videos, resources, and things to do with your child to build language learning at home!  Also, we encourage you to check out the family resources and opportunities from these organizations below:


    * No matter your family's unique needs, modalities, or home languages, we want to be a resource for you! For help navigating which resources are best for you please contact your family liaison.

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Family Workshops and Learning

  • Include NYC Family Workshops - Free! Include NYC Family Workshops - Free!
    Provide workshops and resources to help families learn about IEPs, CPSE meetings, and special educations supports that may be available to your child.

Connect and Grow With Your Child

Navigating Common Stressors

  • Workshops on navigating common stressors for your child - Free! Workshops on navigating common stressors for your child - Free!
    They offer free workshops on topics like managing screen time, back to school stressors etc. Held online via Zoom, they are led by clinician and researcher Annie Graham. Live captioning is available in 35 languages, including Spanish, Mandarin, French, and Russian.

Community and Support for Caregivers

New Student Orientation

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School Calendar


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