Frequently Asked Questions

What are the advantages of a school's membership in Parents Council of Nashville?
Member schools are asked to select parent representatives to attend the Parent Council of Nashville membership meetings where they have opportunities to meet and network with parents from other member schools and hear local experts speak about parenting issues. The parents at member schools receive a semi-annual news publication either in print form or via the school's website. The school also has an opportunity to purchase the parent resource book at a discount. Member schools are encouraged to establish Parent Networks and Parents Council of Nashville provide training for the network facilitators.

How often do the representatives of Parents Council of Nashville meet?
The representatives to Parents Council of Nashville meet four times during the school year. These membership meetings are held at member schools.

What happens at the Parent Council of Nashville membership meetings?
A local expert on youth issues presents a program. Some of our recent speakers and topics have been Thelma Kidd, Creating Balance in your Children's Lives, Dr. Margaret Wade, Living with and through Adolescence, Judy Freudenthal, Adolescence Behavior, and Dr. Ovidio Bermudez, Eating Disorders.

Can I attend the Parent Council of Nashville meetings if my school is not a member?
If you are interested in attending a membership meeting, please contact the Parents Council of Nashville membership chairperson. Click here.

How can I purchase a copy of the parent resource book, A Delicate Balance?
You can order your book by clicking here or by checking at your local bookstore.

How can I see the news publication? 
To see copies of the last two news publications, click here.

Who are the current member schools and representatives? 
Click here.

What is parent networking? 
Click here.