Research tells us that many adults believe that literacy begins at 2 years of age, often when the child is beginning to use understandable speech. However, much development has happened prior to 2 years of age so that the child is able to utter understandable words. From the moment of birth, the baby instinctively responds to language, eye contact, touch.
Member Schools
The Parents League is proud to be affiliated with over 300 independent schools including New York City Schools and Country Day and Boarding Schools throughout the US and abroad.
With a family membership, you can access our school directory and link to websites and descriptions for each school.
Upcoming Events
Speaker:
Samira Nanda Sine & Tali Horowitz, Common Sense Media
Venue:
LREI - Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School
272 Sixth Avenue
(at Bleecker Street)
New York, NY 10014
When:
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Time:
6:30pm - 7:45pm
Members: Register here
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 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.