The PA Presidents’ Forum is an informative networking event open to current year and incoming Parents Association Presidents at Member Schools. The 2018 PA Presidents' Forum will be held at Norwood School in the Music Room in the Murray Building in the Lower School. The PA Presidents’ Forum offers a reflective perspective and informative discussion […]
Join fellow Parent Association Presidents and PCW Representatives from other Parents Council of Washington member schools for a presentation by Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, Authors of The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives. Following this interactive talk, you will learn about your roles and responsibilities […]
"Preventing Anxiety and Depression: Skills We Can (and Should) Be Teaching Our Children" Join us to hear Lynn Lyons, LICSW, Author of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle And Raise Courageous & Independent Children. Monday, October 22, 2018 - Evening Presentation National Presbyterian School Washington, DC
"Preventing Anxiety and Depression: Skills We Can (and Should) Be Teaching Our Children" Join us to hear Lynn Lyons, LICSW, Author of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle And Raise Courageous & Independent Children. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - Morning Presentation National Presbyterian School Washington, DC
The Upper School Leader Breakfast is a moderated, open, and confidential program for member school juniors and seniors. Each school is invited to select two student leaders to represent their school’s perspective and to speak on issues facing students, such as time management, risk taking behavior, relationships, the power of schools beyond their borders, academic […]
The Parents Council of Washington is pleased to offer a free screening of the documentary film Beyond Measure for our member school communities. This documentary offers a positive picture of what is possible in American education, highlighting schools that foster critical thinking, communication, exploration, experimentation, collaboration, and creativity as keys to the successful education of […]
The Middle School Student Leader Breakfast presents an opportunity for today’s youngest teens to join together to discuss issues of importance to them. Member schools are invited to send two seventh graders for breakfast and self-directed conversation in both large and small group contexts. Conversation can explore issues such as social status, self-image, stress, technology, […]
Our Deans' Breakfast is a unique opportunity for our member school Upper School Deans of Students to come together and confidentially collaborate on issues of shared interest. The foundation for this annual conversation is our Upper School Student Leader Breakfast summary, which highlights the issues, dialogue, and insights students raised at this year's breakfast event, […]
The forum showcases panelists (typically PCW member school faculty and administrators representing lower, middle, and upper schools) who share their perspectives, best practices, and findings in regard to the theme of the current year. The program is open to all member school communities, including administrators, faculty, parents, and representatives. Subsequent to the event, panelist presentation summaries […]
The PA Presidents’ Forum is an informative networking event open to current year and incoming Parent Association Presidents at Member Schools. The PA Presidents’ Forum offers a reflective perspective and informative discussion for incoming PA Presidents, with advice and insight from outgoing PA Presidents addressing “what I know now that I wish I knew then.”
Join fellow Parent Association Presidents and PCW Representatives from other Parents Council of Washington member schools for a presentation by Phyllis Fagell, licensed clinical professional counselor and author of Middle School Matters. Following this interactive talk, you will learn about your roles and responsibilities as a vital part of the Parents Council of Washington community […]
The Parents Council of Washington welcomes you to our first annual Lower School Forum. Esteemed panelists will address topics facing Lower School communities in regard to our 2019 theme Healthy. Connected. Engaged., followed by a question-and-answer period. This is a wonderful opportunity for member school parents, faculty, staff and administrators. Presenting panelists: Anna Carello, Associate […]
"Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Tweens and Teens" Join us to hear Lisa Damour, PhD, and NYT bestselling author of Under Pressure (2019) and Untangled (2016). Come connect and learn: the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress and anxiety research-based practical solutions to help manage tension, toxic stress, and worries […]
This year the Parents Council of Washington's Best Practices Forum will take the form of a film screening of Screenagers NEXT CHAPTER: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience followed by a moderated discussion with Ned Johnson and Dr. William Stixrud, authors of the bestseller The Self-Driven Child. Date: Thursday, December 5, 2019 Time: 9:00am – 11:30am […]
The Upper School Leader Breakfast is a moderated, open, and confidential program for member school juniors and seniors. Each school is invited to select two student leaders to represent their school’s perspective and to speak on issues facing students, such as time management, risk taking behavior, relationships, the power of schools beyond their borders, academic […]
