2012-2013 School Fairs

School search can leave your head spinning.  NPN is here to help!

NPN’s School Fairs are an invaluable resource for Chicago parents.  Ours is the ONLY Chicago school fair that brings together 100+ public and private schools in one location – so parents have access to the best information, the opportunity to ask questions, and a chance to easily meet with actual school representatives. 

School Fair News: This year, NPN is proud to offer three exciting opportunities for Chicago families to navigate Chicago School choice based on their family's needs and concerns.  Click on each of the following links to learn more!

 

NPN Developmental Differences Resource Fair

  • WHEN: February 2013, 10 am – 2pm
  • WHAT: Our first school fair dedicated to improving Chicago families resources, school programs, service providers, and nonprofits that focus on serving parents of children with developmental differences. Categories of needs include, but are not limited to, sensory processing disorder,autism, ADD/ADHD, PDD-NOS, mixed receptive-expressive language disorder, Down Syndrome, and physical disabilities.  PLUS 3 workshops!
  • WHO: Open to the public. Free admission. RSVP is not required.
  • WHERE: Gordon Tech High School, 3633 N. California Ave.
  • EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION: Coming soon for 2013!

NPN Annual Preschool & Elementary School Fair

  • WHEN: SAVE THE DATE!!! Saturday, October 13, 2012, Parents RSVP for 1hour time slots to help us manage attendance
  • WHAT: NPN brings together more than 130 exhibitors to give our NPN member families unparalleled access to representatives of public and private schools, enrichment programs, family friendly businesses, and nonprofits. Each year, nearly 1,000 parents turn to NPN to help them navigate Chicago school search by attending this event.
  • WHO: NPN Members/Adults only Event. Free admission. RSVP is required.  Parent RSVP will open in September.
  • WHERE: Grossinger City Autoplex, 1561 N. Fremont
  • EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION: Please email alison@npnparents.org Exhibitor Registration will open online in May!

South Side Preschool & Elementary School Fair

  • WHEN: Date will be announced soon - Fall 2012, from 10am-2pm
  • WHAT: South Side Parents, Hyde Park Parents Support Network, and Neighborhood Parents Network jointly present this event to help south side families tackle their school search process. Exhibitors include public and private schools, enrichment programs, and citywide businesses and organizations serving south side neighborhoods.
  • WHO: Open to the public. Free admission. RSVP is not required. Parent RSVP will open in August.
  • WHERE: Maria High School, 6727 S. California Ave
  • EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION: Please email alison@npnparents.org Exhibitor Registration will open online in May!