School family liaison

About Us

Lexington School for the Deaf has been providing educational services to deaf students since its founding in 1864. Originally located on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, the school relocated to East Elmhurst, Queens in the late 1960s. Because Lexington is a non-profit, New York State-supported 4201 school, we are able to offer a tuition-free education to our students.

Academics

Lexington School for the Deaf provides a specialized educational program that meets the unique learning and communication needs of profoundly deaf students. We serve children from ages 0-3 years (Ready to Learn) through preschool, elementary, middle and high school. Our curriculum incorporates the use of Thinking Maps as a visual method to teach complex concepts.

Families

The home-school connection is important to the success of every student. Lexington offers numerous services to parents and guardians to help them support their child. Services include our family liaison, the Parent Staff Association, American Sign Language classes and parent workshops and get-togethers.

Support Us

Donations to Lexington School for the Deaf Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit and New York State registered charity, support special programs and services at Lexington School for the Deaf. There are numerous ways to support the school, including cash donations, honor/memorial tributes, matched gifts and planned giving.

ASL Practice Resources

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What can I do outside of class to practice?

Check out the drop down lists below for finger spelling/number resources, social media lists you can follow, dictionary books/apps and resources from leaders in the Deaf community.
For the full list developed and shared by parents/families who have been on this journey themselves, check out this document.
Finger spelling and number practice

Enjoy these links! You can adjust the number of letters and the speed you want. As you get comfortable challenge yourself with more!

Fingerspelling practice

Number practice
ASL Dictionaries

Here is a great one from Gallaudet University!
Children's Dictionary (online or book form)

Phone app - ASL Dictionary
(see the full list for more - everyone has their own preferences)
ASL dictionary
https://www.asl-dictionary.com/
Social media and organizations to follow

Coming soon! Please check back.

American Ballet Theater's Kids Program with ASL - June 14
5/21/2025
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to join American Ballet Theater (ABT) Kid's Program. ASL interpreters will be provided. The event will be June 14 (11am) at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in Manhattan.

Tickets will be available to the Metropolitan Opera House box office, online or by phone beginning April 7, 2025. To learn more about ABT Kids, please visit www.abt.org/community/family-programs
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May Workshops Offered to Support your Deaf Student's Success!
5/21/2025
Join NYCPS for two workshops on supporting deaf or hard of hearing students, both in the classroom and at home.

May 21 from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Learn about Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for deaf or hard of hearing students.
May 28 from 6:30pm-7:30pm
Learn about language access at home for deaf or hard of hearing students.

This free family engagement workshop hosted by the NYCPS Special Education Office will support families of Deaf and Heard of Hearing students. This workshop will be simultaneously presented in ASL (American Sign Language) and English. Interpretation in the other NYCPS sponsored languages available upon registration request.
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4201 School Letter Campaign
3/26/2025
The 4201 Schools Association has launched a letter campaign.
They are encouraging our schools, students, parents, teachers, support staff, and alumni to send letters to Governor Hochul and State Legislators asking them to include funding in the final enacted state budget to support the continued success of our students. It takes two minutes to sign on and make your voice heard!
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Mid-Hudson Valley Deaf Camp - Summer 2025
3/25/2025
One of our community's favorites, Deaf Camp takes place at the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp on the grounds of the Marist Brothers Center in Esopus, NY. Registration for the summer is open and the dates have been announced: August 17- August 23, 2025

For further information, please reach out to us at deafcampesopus@gmail.com.
Directors: Dana McMenamin, Wayne Stelmach, and Henry Ventura
Address: 1455 Broadway Esopus, NY 12429 Website: www.maristbrotherscenter.org
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Explore Deaf NYC for Events and Opportunities Around NYC
3/14/2025
Are you looking to get connected to events and opportunities within the Deaf community here in NYC?

If so check out www.deafnyc.com.
You can post events for the community or subscribe to get their weekly email with upcoming events.
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The Whitney Museum Celebrates Deaf Artist Christine Sun Kim
3/14/2025
Christine Sun Kim's art will be on display at the Whitney Museum of Art Through July 6.

As an artist she is described as 'relentlessly experimental, productive, and dedicated to sharing her Deaf lived experiences with others.' If you are interested in learning more about the exhibit and their events, you can visit their website.
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Join the Saturday Program for Deaf and HH Children
10/11/2024
The Saturday Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children & Teens (ages 5-20) is now accepting applications!

Click here to see the fall calendar and program dates for 2024-2025.

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Food Pantry Information for Families
9/16/2024
Plentiful is a free, easy-to-use reservation system for NYC food pantries and the people they serve. Families can use Plentiful to find pantries and get the food they need, without waiting in line. Click here to go to the Plentiful website: https://plentifulapp.com/
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