11th RIISE Parent Power Conference - Responsive Recruitment + Enrollment
A conference designed for black & brown families to access, network, and successfully navigate independent school education & community.
Start early by,
1. researching pK-12 options in spring
2. attending school open houses in spring
3. applying earlier during fall admission season
4. applying to earlier entry grades
5. registering for RIISEPPC’s spring experience
RIISE TIP: #4 can be a strategic admission game-changer. Don’t wait.
Join other families on an educational journey and meet independent school admission decision-makers, thought-leaders, and parent advocates who value your cultural and social capital.
Resources In Independent School Education is prepared to offer you a culturally responsive experience as you consider the financial and social investment.
You will learn important tips on navigating and negotiating the process of getting in and thriving in an independent school for the overall success of your young scholar. And, make important connections!
You can always depend on RIISE to create and hold space that is powered by a roadmap designed for PK-12 independent day and boarding school success.
We're over the moon that Barnard College is our host venue again!
Register today to increase your awareness, access, admission, and enrollment in independent school education.
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What can you expect on June 11?
2:00 - Conference Welcome
2:05 - Keynote Discussion
2:35 - Parent Power Sessions
I Expert Admission Sessions
II Expert Enrollment Sessions
3:30 - Independent School Recruitment Fair
5:00 - Conference Close
Thank you in advance for joining us. And spreading the word!
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The Early-Birds! We'll continue to update you here as our independent school list grows this spring!
Riverdale Country School Co-ed | PK-12 | Day | Bronx, NY | * RIISE Member | **Session Sponsor
Horace Mann School Co-ed | N -12 | Day | Bronx, NY | * RIISE Member
Rye Country Day School Co-ed | Pk -12 | Day | Rye, NY | *RIISE Member
Grace Church School Co-ed | PK-12 | Day | New York, NY
Roberts Field School Co-ed | N - 5 | Day | Brooklyn , NY | *RIISE Member
St. Luke's School Co-ed | 5-12 | Day | New Canaan, CT | *RIISE Member
The Browning School Boys | K-12 | Day | New York, NY | *RIISE Member
Greenwich Academy Girls | PK-12 | Day | Greenwich, CT | *RIISE Member
Brunswick School Boys |PK-12 | Day | Greenwich, CT | *RIISE Member
The Spence School Girls | K-12 | Day | New York, NY
St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's School Co-ed | PK-12 | Day | New York, NY | * RIISE Member
The Buckley School Boys | K-9 | Day | New York, NY
The Chapin School Girls | K-12 | Day | New York, NY
Thriving in Independent School, A DISCUSSION WITH KENDRA JAMES | ADMISSIONS: A MEMOIR OF SURVIVING BOARDING SCHOOL
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Join us for a lively discussion with Kendra James, author of Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School, about finding your fit in independent schools. Moderated by Gina Parker Collins (founder/CEO of RIISE), we will talk about how students can find the dream school for their authentic selves. This is an in-person event hosted on the Harvey campus.
Admissions is a sharp-witted and deeply insightful look into the storied world of elite prep schools from the first African-American legacy student to graduate from The Taft School.
RSVP- https://ThrivingIndependentSchool.eventbrite.com
10th RIISE Martha's Vineyard Event
Join us on April 11, 2022, from 7-8PM ET for a conversation with Mark Robinson and Raymond Smaltz, III, who will talk about their book, “Place of Privilege.” Mark and Ray are among the very first young Black men to attend The Dalton School. Their book tells the story about what happened to the Black boys placed into this strange new world, without any support system or rules of engagement.
10th RIISE Parent Power Conference - In Person!
Join us on April 11, 2022, from 7-8PM ET for a conversation with Mark Robinson and Raymond Smaltz, III, who will talk about their book, “Place of Privilege.” Mark and Ray are among the very first young Black men to attend The Dalton School. Their book tells the story about what happened to the Black boys placed into this strange new world, without any support system or rules of engagement.
Caregiver Wellness Moment -A Fairchester Independent School Community Event
Join us on April 11, 2022, from 7-8PM ET for a conversation with Mark Robinson and Raymond Smaltz, III, who will talk about their book, “Place of Privilege.” Mark and Ray are among the very first young Black men to attend The Dalton School. Their book tells the story about what happened to the Black boys placed into this strange new world, without any support system or rules of engagement.
*POSTPONED* RIISE & POLLYANNA AUTHOR NIGHT
Join us on April 11, 2022, from 7-8PM ET for a conversation with Mark Robinson and Raymond Smaltz, III, who will talk about their book, “Place of Privilege.” Mark and Ray are among the very first young Black men to attend The Dalton School. Their book tells the story about what happened to the Black boys placed into this strange new world, without any support system or rules of engagement.
Owning The Outcome - Meaning & Moves w/Independent School Admission Decisions
Register for the 12th RIISE Fall Boutique Recruitment Event on October 17!.
It will be one of the most critical stops on your journey of getting in and thriving in an independent school.
5.19 - https://riisemv21.eventbrite.com
5.20 - https://riisemv21parent.eventbrite.com