Update

Parents League is staying connected with you during this uncertain time. All advisory appointments remain on the schedule and will be done by phone. Admissions Workshops will move to webinar format. We are exploring moving the Admissions Fairs to an online format. All other spring fairs and education programs are suspended until further notice. See further details here

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Preschool Admissions Webinar

Preschool Admissions Webinars

Learn when to start the application process, how to compile a list of schools using our comprehensive preschool workshop booklet, what to look for when touring a school and what to expect on your interview and child’s visit. It's all covered in our preschool admissions webinar. See the schedule.

Making Math Fun for Young Children

7 Parent Resources for When Your Child Is at Home

You may be wondering how you can best manage your time at home with your child. At Parents League, we have a wealth of information and resources from our school advisors and experts from our schools and past events.

Parents League Review 2020

The Review 2020

The latest issue of the Parents League Review, our annual journal filled with essential articles on parenting and education, is available now. Read articles by Tovah P. Klein, Sandra Day O'Connor, an interview with Emily Oster and more.

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Upcoming Events

Colleges That Change Lives
Canceled: Colleges That Change Lives
Speaker:
Maria Furtado
Venue:
Columbia Grammar and Prep School
Theater, 4 West 93rd Street
New York, NY 10025
When:
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Time:
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Fully Booked
High School and Middle School Admissions Webinar
High School and Middle School Admissions Webinar for Parents
Speaker:
Evie Gurney, Parents League School Advisor
Venue:
Online webinar
A link will be emailed to all registrants
New York, NY 10028
When:
Monday, April 13, 2020
Time:
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Buy Tickets here or become a member to attend for free

Preschool Admissions Workshops

When:
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
When:
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
When:
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
When:
Monday, April 27, 2020
Time:
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Online Publications

Our publications are now available online! If you're a member, just log in to access the Guide to NYC Preschools, our Directory of Member Schools and more.

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7 Parent Resources for When Your Child Is at Home

As spring break approaches and school closures loom on the horizon, you may be wondering how you can best manage your time at home with your child. At Parents League, we have a wealth of information and resources from our school advisors and experts from our schools and past events.

Read More