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Register for a Chance to Win the Private School Playbook from DCschoolHub!
If you are considering private or independent education for your child in the DC metro area and feeling overwhelmed by the choices, processes, and everything in between, DCschoolHUB is here to help. Over the past year with the help of admission experts and DMV admission directors, DCschoolHUB has developed the Private School Playbook, an online course that will take you from start to finish with confidence and provide you some secret insider tips you won’t find on any school’s website.
Giveaway: DCschoolHub wants to give away two courses of the Private School Playbook to two KidFriendly DC readers! For a chance to win one, all you need to do is register for the 3rd Annual DCschoolHUB Preschool & Private School Fair taking place on Sunday, October 20 from 1-3pm at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School in NW DC. Learn more about the fair here.
This post is sponsored by DCschoolHUB, however, I only promote programs, events, and services that I genuinely believe in and think will appeal to KFDC readers.
Filed under 2019, DC, Educational, Giveaway, Maryland, School Event, Schools, Special Event, Virginia
A Service to Help You Find the Right Preschool or Private School Fit
As parents, we all want what is best for our kids, but sometimes what we want is not always best for them. This is part of what informs the work of Trevor Waddington, President and CEO of DC School Hub, a comprehensive online resource for families researching preschools and private schools.
For 14 years, Trevor has been a successful director of admission, both in Pennsylvania and, for the last 10 years, in Maryland. He is now taking his deep understanding of the profession and using it to help DMV families find the best education fit for their children.
“I’ve sat on the other side of the table, and now I’m looking forward to helping families find what will set their child up for ultimate success,” said Waddington.
Four years ago, he launched DCschoolHUB.com as a one-stop website for parents seeking child care, preschool, and private school in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. He painstakingly researched and entered all of the data about the schools onto the site. During that time, he learned more and more about the various programs.
“I’ve always been interested in why people choose certain schools. For some it’s what they knew growing up, and for others, it’s what they wish they had. But where families choose to send their children is not always an optimal fit for their learning style and personality.”
So, Trevor set out to create an algorithm based on data from every school in the DMV to use along with the Expert School Match Survey provided on his education consulting website, PrivateSchoolConcierge.org. The school match survey, when taken by families, provides Waddington with prescriptive analytic data that scientifically matches a child to a set of schools. Some of the filters include geography, tuition budget, academic strengths, and long-term goals.
“While it provides me with percentage matching data, that’s only a piece of it. I then look at each school and determine with good old fashioned “admission intuition” which schools will be best for said child.” The results for each family include four to six schools ranked in order of best match along with a narrative about why each is an optimal match.
If you are looking for a preschool or private school in the DMV and would like help finding the right school for your child or assistance navigating the admission process, The Private School Concierge, Trevor Waddington, can help!
You can also learn more and meet Trevor at DC School Hub’s Private School and Preschool Fair this Sunday, October 21!
And a bonus: Right now, they have a “Crack the Vault” contest running with a grand prize of $25,000 that would go toward school tuition. Parents just need to do just one of three things to enter — sign up for the newsletter, like and recommend us on social media, or review their current child care or school. Second place prizes include a full admission season of services from PrivateSchoolConcierge.org.
This post is sponsored by DCschoolHub.com, however, I only promote services, programs, and places that I genuinely believe in and think will appeal to KFDC readers.
Filed under All ages, Class, Daycare, DC, Educational, Maryland, Preschoolers, Professional Service, Schools, Sponsored Post, Virginia
Laying the Foundation for Success from Day One at BASIS Independent McLean
[Note: This is a sponsored guest post contributed by BASIS Independent McLean, a STEM-focused private school in Northern Virginia.]
In their early years, kids are like sponges, absorbing everything around them as they make discoveries and encounter new concepts. This natural curiosity is essential for students as they learn — it helps them develop interests, form inquisitive minds, and more confidently explore the world around them.
At BASIS Independent McLean, a PreK–12 private school in Tysons Corner, the Early Learning Program (PreK–Kindergarten) encourages a child’s sense of wonder as they make critical connections and build foundational knowledge. Our curriculum, rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, exposes students to everything from social studies to mathematics, Mandarin to engineering, and more.
Each course block is taught by a different passionate subject expert who thoughtfully creates activities, lessons, and other opportunities for students to interact with materials, use their imagination, and be creative. Students are also led throughout the day by another teacher who provides consistency and individualized support, and who focuses on a student’s social-emotional needs. This unique teaching model allows teachers to strike a balance between nurturing their students and ensuring they develop skills that will help them excel in every endeavor.
Join us for our Meet & Greet with Early Learning on May 18 at 1:45 PM to learn more about our Early Learning Program and experience all of the fun, creativity, and friendships fostered in our classrooms! Or sign up for our interest list to learn about other upcoming opportunities to explore our program.
BASIS Independent McLean
8000 Jones Branch Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 854-1253
mclean-admissions@basisindependent.com
This post is sponsored by the BASIS Independent McLean, however, I only promote programs, places, and events that I genuinely believe in and think would appeal to KFDC readers.
Filed under 2018, DC, Educational, Gradeschoolers, Middle Schoolers, Schools, Sponsored Post, Virginia
