USD 230 Spring Hill Parents as Teachers Program An early learning program for parents of young children prenatal to three

Parents as Teachers is a free, voluntary, research-based program designed to provide practical timely information to all families including single parents, first-time parents and expectant parents. It is offered through the USD 230 school district and is sponsored by the Southeast Kansas Educational Service Center - Greenbush.

Being a parent is a lot more fun and much less stressful if:

• you know how your child grows and develops
• you know how to encourage your child so he will get a great start in life
• you share experiences and receive support from other families who have a child the same age as yours

Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential

Parents As Teachers provides:

Personal Visits

Personal Visits every 6 to 8 weeks by a certified Parent Educator with developmentally appropriate education materials and activities at each personal visit.

Group Meetings

Group meetings where parents have the opportunity to discuss general issues of child development and parenting. Favorite meetings have included: Homemade Toys, Summer Fun, Nursery Rhymes, and Make a Book.

Screening

Annual vision, hearing, language and overall developmental screenings are included during home visits.

Resource Network

Parents As Teachers helps link parents with other resources within the community that provide services beyond the scope of Parents As Teachers.

Subscriptions

All parents receive a monthly newsletter and a subscription to “Parent and Child” magazine.

Family Resources

All families have access to local Parents As Teachers resources including toys, videos, parent materials and other early childhood education materials.

Playgroups

Playgroups give parents and children the opportunity to join with other parents and children for a play time that provides a variety of activities that enhance all areas of development.

Contact Jackie Caldwell:

• To enroll in the free Parents as Teachers program.
• Learn of upcoming group meetings.
• Take part in activities like the weekly playgroup at the civic center.

Additional Information:

• Parents As Teachers Brochure*
• Parents As Teachers National Center Website
• More information: 1-800-554-3412

Enroll in Parents As Teachers

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