Schedule Your Free Navigator Appointment

Searching for your child’s ideal school can be an intimidating process. However, you don’t have to balance all of it by yourself. Our network of specially trained and local School Navigators can answer questions, provide resources, and support you throughout the entire process. 

Navigators are available to talk in person or virtually throughout the week and weekend. Appointments typically take 45 minutes. Searching for your child’s ideal school can be an intimidating process.

General Navigator Appointment
Secondary Education Specialist
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What Do School Navigators Do?

Navigators act as advisors, making sure that all doubt is removed from the school search process and that you are as informed as possible. 

Here are just a few things our Navigators can do for you:

  • Answer questions about schools in your area and all across St. Louis
  • Walk through information from our School Search Tool 
  • Help determine what’s important to you and your child in a school
  • Help you discover new data about possible choices
  • Prepare you for school visits and interviews
  • Provide support in the application and/or enrollment process
  • Connect you with quality resources for your child’s specific needs

Who are School Navigators?

School Navigators are staff members dedicated to providing St. Louis parents with all the guidance they need to make the best decision for their families.

Navigators are:

  • St. Louis residents, many with children in school themselves
  • Well-versed in the St. Louis educational landscape
  • Bilingual
  • Specialists in special needs education
  • An empathetic and unbiased advocate 

Why Use a Navigator?

As a prospective or current parent, balancing in-depth school research with daily life can be a headache. Working with a Navigator as you utilize the School Search tool can help make your journey as smooth as possible. Our Navigators provide support tailored personally to you and your family’s needs. Plus, just like all of our tools and services, School Navigators’ services are 100% free.

How Can I Help?

We are always looking for educational advocates and will have many volunteer opportunities throughout the year. If you are interested in being a volunteer, reach out to connect@navigatestlschools.org.