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

We are pleased to welcome Jennifer Wallace, for a webinar discussion of her New York Times bestselling book Never Enough:
When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic – And What We Can Do About It on Thursday, October 26 at 7:00 pm.

RESOURCES

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

NEW CONTACT INFORMATION?

Send your updated contact information for your school’s PCW Representative, PA President, and any school administration changes for the 2023-24 school year to administration@parentscouncil.org.

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.