What We Do

PROMOTE 
communication 
& collaboration
OFFER 
character building & leadership  programs 
INCREASE 
cultural competency
AID 
schools with their inclusion initiatives
LISTEN & RESPOND
to the needs of our network

What is ISDN?

ISDN is an alliance of parents and educators dedicated to enhancing the development of environments that are welcoming, inclusive and equitable for our students and their families. By establishing a strong network, ISDN seeks to strengthen collaborative efforts through programming, dialogue and improved interschool communication. 

ISDN is a 501c3 non-profit organization.

We seek to:
Establish a strong inter-school organizing community
Empower families by providing ongoing support
Raise the level of awareness and understanding of differences  
Enhance each school's commitment to anti-bias awareness, mu;ti-cultural programming and equity initiatives.

Upcoming ISDN Events 

Registration will Open Soon
for our 10th season
​ for 2018 - 2019!

Vertical Divider
​​What: 
  The On Track Program       a Saturday educational enrichment program for students of color in
grades 5 to 8 .

- Program begins Nov. 2018 
Consists of 10 Saturday sessions, from 10:30am to 1:30pm.

When: 
Nov to March

Where: 
The Nightingale-Bamford School

Cost: $650 for 30 classes
    2018- 2019 Season
Oct to Ma​y
Monthly Meetings
Vertical Divider
What: 
Race and Privilege Parent Alliance (RAPPA)
​​​
When: 
6 to 8 pm
​
Where: 

 Bank Street
610 West 112 St
(Broadway)
Dates: TBA

Cost:
FREE​

All adults are welcome!

2018 - 2019 Season

Vertical Divider
What: 
Me and My Grownups      Workshop 
Opportunity  for children of color and their parents in  Kindergarten to 3rd grades to have fun, meet new friends and share parenting secrets. 

When:
TBA
​Where: 
The Nightingale-Bamford School
Time:
2:30 - 4pm

​Registration is open​​​

Tues. May 22, 2018​​​​​​​​

 Getting AIR
​(Acceptance, Inclusion and Respect)

Exploring Trans and Gender Non-Binary Identity 
for High School Students.

An evening designed to introduce the independent school community to ISDN's new initiative and pilot project, including video podcasts and online group discussions.

All diversity directors, and GSA student representatives are welcome.

When:
May 22
​Where: 
TBA
Time:
6 - 8pm

​Registration is open​​​
DONATE HERE

ISDN is a 501(c)(3) organization and your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.