Founded in 1913 as a coalition of parents and independent and private schools, the Parents League of New York supports families and children by providing a broad range of educational and parenting resources.

Making Math Fun for Young Children

Making Math Fun for Young Children

Join Jennifer Woodruff on Feb. 5 at Plymouth Church School to learn about your child’s natural developmental path in math and play a variety of fun games to bring home to support their math development. Target age: parents of children ages 2 through 8. Register here.

NYC School Notification Dates 2019/20

Be sure to have these important application deadlines and notification dates on your calendar as you continue with the school admissions process. The majority of New York City private and independent schools follow these guidelines for notifying families of school acceptances and waitlists.

Let's Play

Too early for preschool, but not sure what to do in the meantime? Get a copy of Let's Play: A Directory of Activities for Infants Toddlers & Preschoolers when you become a member of Parents League.

School Vacation Dates 2019/20

Planning ahead? We are here to help you stay up to date with the NYC private and independent school calendar. The following are the recommended NYC school vacation dates for independent schools in the 2019/20 academic year, provided by the Guild of Independent Schools.

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If you represent an independent or private school click here to learn how to apply for School Membership, or call us at 212-737-7385. Annual membership dues are based on the total enrollment of the school.

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Upcoming Events

What to Do Before 2
What to Do Before 2: Treasuring Toddler Time
Speaker:
Natalie Alterman
Venue:
Parents League Office
115 East 82nd Street
Between Park & Lexington Avenues, first floor
New York, NY 10028
When:
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Time:
12:00pm - 1:15pm
Members: Register here
Non-Members: Buy Tickets here or become a member to attend for free
Special Needs School Advice
Special Needs Group Discussion
Speaker:
Chantal Aflalo and Laura Mazzaro, Special Needs School Advisors
Venue:
Parents League Office
115 East 82nd Street
Between Park & Lexington Avenues, first floor
New York, NY 10028
When:
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Time:
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Members: Please call the Parents League office at 212-737-7385 to register.
Non-Members: Join here to attend Member Events

PLNY Blog

The Secret to a Stress-Free College Process

by Lawrence Momo, Director, College Counseling, Trinity School

The process of applying to college is about a great many things, quite apart from where one goes after high school graduation. It is about figuring out what you value, what you want and who you would like your college classmates to be over the next four years.

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Does my child need a special needs school?

Navigating the school process with a special needs child can be a stressful time. Educating yourself and finding resources and support for your child and family can help.

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