About the Parents as Teachers Program |
From the beginning, the Blue Valley Parents as Teachers program
helps parents. Being a parent is a hard job, a complicated
job and sometimes a lonely job. And, it may be the most important
job parents will ever have. Right from the start, the Blue
Valley Parent Educators give parents the knowledge and the
skills to do a good job. As their child's first teachers,
parents can make a difference.
Parents as Teachers helps reduce the stress and increase
the pleasures of being a parent.
The free, voluntary Parents as Teachers program is designed
to help district families with children birth to age three.
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Parent Educators make regular visits to the homes of participating families. During these visits, Parent Educators provide helpful information on observing and encouraging their child's development. Information is shared in the form of handouts and developmentally appropriate materials, and honest and frank conversations between parents and Parent Educators. |
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During weekly play times, children have the opportunity to play with other children as their parents model play and interact with other parents. |
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Parents as Teachers operates two Resource Centers. They are located at Indian Valley Elementary School, 11600 Knox, Overland Park, KS 66210, and Timber Creek Elementary School, 16451 Flint, Overland Park, KS 66062.
It is in these facilities that families may check out books, videos, and DVDs on child development, parenting, discipline, health and family fun. |
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During home visits or on parent's request, children are screened for hearing, vision, language, dental, nutrition, motor, intellectual and social development.
These screenings can help parents identify any potential concern before it becomes an obstacle to the child's development. If additional help is needed, the PAT staff provides referrals. |
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At regularly scheduled meetings, parents can meet with experts who share information about early childhood development, or enjoy an opportunity for parent/child activities. |
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Parents as Teachers National Center |
For more information on the Parents as Teachers National Center, visit their official Web site. |
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