OUR MISSION

To promote excellence in education by fostering communication between parents, students, and independent schools.

WHO WE ARE

PCW is a non-profit membership organization founded in 1964 to promote excellence in education for independent school communities in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

WHAT WE DO

We provide innovative programs to our member school parents, students, and educators that build community and enhance the quality of education at independent schools.

WHO WE SERVE

PCW is made up of 58 independent schools educating over 25,000 students in lower, middle, and upper schools.

THEME 2022-2023

WELLNESS

UPCOMING EVENT

Join us Tuesday, December 5 at the Lowell School for our Lower and Middle School Forum featuring Catherine McCarthy, MD, Heather Tedesco, PhD, and Jennifer Weaver, LCSW as they discuss their new book Raising a Kid Who Can: Simple Strategies to Build a Lifetime of Adaptability and Emotional Strength.

RESOURCES

Check out recordings and takeaways from our recent events by clicking here or visit our ‘Speakers’ page.

Innovative Annual Programs

The Parents Council of Washington offers inspired and inventive programs that aim to inform and foster dialogue in the fields of education, child development, and parenting.