Help for Schools

Are you a Chicago School looking to connect with parents all over the city? NPN is here to help!

School Directory         School Fair         Benefits of School Membership        Advertising        Forum Etiquette

NPN School Directory

School eDirectory - Our school directory is open to all Pre-School & Elementary Schools - regardless of membership.  Download the full digital school directory to see what our NPN Parent members are using to navigate school search.  Check out what is listed:

  1. • Download your FREE version/update of Adobe Acrobat (latest version required so that your eDirectory works)
  2. • Download your FREE School eDirectory to check out all of our school listings
  3. • School Updates - Submit new and/or changed school information using our School Changes Form.  Download the form and save it to your computer.  Update the required fields and new/changed data.  Save the file and email it to schooldbase@npnparents.org.  

Online School Directory - Check out what NPN members are accessing by using our Advanced Search feature to create a short list of school options that meet their family’s specific needs and interests. Narrow down the search with options like Age Group, Area, Public/Private, and/or Zip Code.

NPN Annual Preschool & Elementary School Fair 

Thank you for a wonderful fair! We will see you in 2012! 

Benefits of a School Membership 

Join as a School Member and get involved in our community.  Access the following benefits:

  • Leverage the active Discussion Forum & interact with NPN member parents (Review Forum Etiquette)
  • Host NPN events in your space
  • Provide your expert opinion as a speaker for an event
  • Promote a Parent Perk discount/special offer to our members
  • Network at NPN's quarterly Partners Networking Events
  • Write an article for our quarterly Parent to Parent Newsletter*
  • NEW: Participate as a guest blogger*
  • NEW: Promote events through our NPN Calendar* (Coming soon!)
  • Advertise. Take advantage of your member-only 15% discount on all advertising (discount excludes sponsorship and ad design fees)
  • Sport NPN's Proud Member Badge on your web site
  • Get listed on Twitter (@NPNparents) by us and become a Facebook page favorite! Tweet or DM us to say hi!

* Must be reviewed and approved by NPN with the right to edit/reject the content based on availability, focus of other content, and/or appropriateness for our members.

Advertising Opportunities  

Visit our NPN Advertising Opportunities page to learn how to get the word out through our quarterly Parent to Parent Newsletter, web banner ads, email blasts, the School eDirectory, the printed School Fair program, and so many more unique opportunities.

Discussion Forum Etiquette  

Whether you are a new or a seasoned NPN member, please use these important guidelines when participating on our active NPN Discussion Forum:

  • Identify yourself as a school member. Our members will appreciate your honesty
  • Respond to posts relevant to your expertise – stick to original post’s topic
  • Don’t duplicate your posts in different folders - posting just one time is sufficient. 
  • NOTE: Updates may take several minutes to show up – wait before posting again
  • Be objective in your advice and comments when possible
  • Choose your opportunities to participate wisely – parents are sensitive & reactive
  • Email bj@npnparents.orgif you need help with a duplicate or problem post