Navigating NYC Public School Options
Perfect for families preparing to apply to NYC Public Pre-K or Kindergarten.
Whether your child is coming from daycare, private preschool, Public 3-K, or staying home, this webinar will help you confidently navigate the NYC public school application process and choose schools that are the right fit for your family. Join Dana Szarf from NYC School Help for a clear, practical guide to the application process. She will help you understand your options, make sense of the choices available to you, and approach the process with confidence.
You'll learn:
The differences between Public Pre-K and Kindergarten admissions
Understanding your public school options, including zoned, non-zoned, district, charter, dual language and Gifted & Talented programs
How the NYC application process and match system work
How to build a thoughtful school list using MySchools and other DOE resources
What to look for when researching and visiting schools
Application timelines, admissions priorities, and what to expect at each stage
Waitlists, offers, and what happens after offers are released
Common mistakes families make during the application process
