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  • 2024 Lower and Middle School Forum: “Digital Citizenship and Technology in the Classroom” with Member School Panel

    Washington Waldorf School 4800 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD

    Digital Citizenship and Technology in the Classroom The Parents Council of Washington will be hosting our seventh annual Lower and Middle School Forum at the Washington Waldorf School on December 3, 2024 at 7:00pm. Hear from experts, including Nate Green, Academic Technology Coordinator at Sidwell Friends School and contributor to Common Sense Media and Slate; Sarah Heirman, Middle School Math Teacher at […]

  • 2025 Movie Screening: Screenagers III: Under the Influence

    The Avalon Theatre 5612 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC

    The Parents Council of Washington is pleased to present a screening of Screenagers Under The Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs, and Alcohol in the Digital Age. This is the third feature documentary in the Screenagers trilogy, delving into how the tech revolution has reshaped adolescence and its effects on substance use. The film debunks myths and depicts strategies that parents […]

  • 2025 Upper School Student Leader Breakfast

    Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart 9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, United States

    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 […]

  • 2025 Middle School Student Leader Breakfast

    The Langley School 1411 Balls Hill Road, McLean, VA, United States

    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, […]

  • Spring 2025 Speaker Series: “Digital Well-being: How can we help kids navigate a world where everything is shared and compared?” with Dr. Devorah Heitner, Author of “Growing Up in Public”

    Virtual , United States

    PCW is pleased to welcome Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World. From Roblox to Instagram to TikTok, the boundaries of privacy for our children are stretched increasingly thin. Dr. Heitner will share insights into how we can help our kids be thoughtful about their boundaries, […]

  • 2025 Upper School Deans’ Breakfast

    National Cathedral School 3612 Woodley Rd, NW, Washington, DC, United States

    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, […]

  • 2025 Orientation

    National Cathedral School , United States

    Orientation offers Parent Association Presidents and PCW Representatives from Parents Council of Washington member schools the opportunity to learn about the vital roles and responsibilities of the PCW community and to network with fellow parents and schools, while enjoying a continental breakfast. We are also pleased to welcome Meghan Leahy, The Washington Post's Parent Expert […]

  • PA Presidents’ Discussion Kick Off

    Virtual , United States

    PA Presidents’ Discussions occur throughout the year and offer an opportunity for PA Presidents to have an informal discussion about topics that matter to them. This program is open to current and incoming member school PA Presidents only. The first virtual discussion will take place on September 25 and additional dates will be scheduled by the […]

  • Speaker Series: A Conversation with Jeff Selingo on Dream School: Finding the College that’s Right for You

    Virtual , United States

    Parents Council of Washington (PCW) is pleased to welcome Jeff Selingo, bestselling author and in-depth reporter, to share insights about the future of higher education. He will discuss the latest trends in college admissions and share highlights from his new book, Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You, a must-have playbook for families coping […]

  • Postponed – Speaker Series: Parents Under Pressure: Fireside Chat with U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy

    Sidwell Friends School 3825 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

    Due to unforeseen circumstances, Parents Council of Washington (PCW) needs to postpone our Fireside Chat with Former U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, originally scheduled for Wednesday, November 5. We apologize for this change and hope to have a new date for this event soon, as we know there is a lot of enthusiasm surrounding […]

  • 2026 Upper School Student Leader Breakfast

    Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart 9101 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD, United States

    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 […]

  • Speaker Series: “It Takes a Village: Beating Parental Burnout Through Community” with Marina Lopes

    Bullis School 10601 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD, United States

    Join Marina Lopes, author of Please Yell at My Kids, for an engaging discussion on reducing parental stress and burnout by building community. Marina, a former foreign correspondent for The Washington Post, will draw on parenting practices and wisdom from around the world. Parents will leave with simple, research-backed strategies to reduce stress, foster connection, […]

  • Exploring Parental Burnout and Mental Health: A Workshop with Kate Gawlik

    Washington Waldorf School 4800 Sangamore Road, Bethesda, MD

    Parenting should not feel like a marathon without a finish line. This workshop explains why parental burnout happens and offers realistic strategies to recharge your mind, mood, and motivation—while helping you reconnect with your children. This highly interactive program will be facilitated by Kate Gawlik, Clinical Professor and Co-Director of Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness […]

  • 2026 Upper School Deans’ Breakfast

    Maret School 3000 Cathedral Ave. NW, Washington, DC

    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, […]