Parents as Teachers
Parents As Teachers is an early childhood/family education program for parents of children ages 0-3 years. All services (except Stay and Plays) are provided FREE by Certified Parent Educators. For more information, contact Doris Jouas, Program Coordinator, at 299-4411, X2579 or doris.jouas@jenksps.org
Ofrecemos éste programa en español para padres con niños de 0 a 3 años. Todos los servicios son dados GRATIS por las Educadoras De Padres Certificadas. Doris Jouas, Educadora De Padres: Oficina 299-4411, X2579.
The mission of Parents as Teachers is to provide the support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a unique parent education program designed to give children the best possible start in life. The program is based on the philosophy that parents are their children's first and most important teachers. The Jenks program receives funding from Jenks Community Education, Jenks Public Schools, and an Oklahoma Parents As Teachers grant.
Jenks PAT is affiliated with the nationally validated Parents As Teachers program, which originated as a pilot program in Missouri in 1981. It is now implemented in 50 states and 9 countries.
The goal of the Parents As Teachers program is to strengthen the capacity of parents to be effective first teachers. The program is designed to maximize a child's overall development during the first three years of life, lay the foundation for school success and minimize developmental problems that interfere with the child's learning.
WHAT DOES JENKS PARENTS AS TEACHERS OFFER?
• Personal Visits - Personal visits offer parents timely information about each stage of their child's development and provide activities to encourage development and learning.
• Group Meetings - Meeting with other parents provides opportunities to gain new insights, share experiences and to discuss topics of interest.
• Developmental Screening - Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) - Parent Educators offer periodic screenings of overall development, language, hearing, and vision.
• Referral Network - When needed, PAT helps families link with special services that are beyond the scope of the program.
• Stay and Play - Stay and Play times are provided in our classroom for parents and children to socialize in an enriching environment.
All children will learn, grow, and develop to realize their full potential.
Parents as Teachers Stay and Play is for children newborn to four years old and their parents. Enjoy an enriching environment where children can play, explore, and socialize. Child development and parenting resources are available during the session. Families must reside in the Jenks School District. All services also are offered in Spanish.
Jan. 4 – May 17 Wednesday and Thursday: 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Cost: $3 per family.
We are located in the Jenks Community Preschool Building on 2nd and B Street, across from the Jenks Football Stadium.
To register, call 299-4415, ext. 2579 or e-mail doris.jouas@jenksps.org
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