The Parents As Teachers Program will host their annual
Preschool Informational Fair on Monday, February 10th from 6:00 to
7:30 p.m. at the Washburn University Student Union Memorial Rooms A and B.
Each family will receive a free 2014 Parents As Teachers
Preschool Directory, where they can:
- Discover ten signs of a GREAT preschool
- Learn what questions to ask when choosing a preschool
- Get information on how to help their child(ren) ease into kindergarten
Parents will have an opportunity to meet directors from over
25 preschools around the county and hear what they have to say that makes their
preschool special.
The Parents As Teachers program is a free and voluntary
program for expectant parents and their children from birth to age three. The
program offers personalized home visits with certified parent educators, child
development screenings, weekly playgroups, periodic group meetings, volunteer
opportunities, a monthly newsletter, and resource and referral to community
services for families who have needs beyond the scope of Parents As Teachers
services.
What does Parents As Teachers do?
- Empower parents to support their child’s development and education from the earliest years
- Enhance parent-child interaction and strengthen family relationships
- Develop strong partnerships between parents and schools
Research shows that families enrolled in Parents As Teachers
have children who are better prepared for kindergarten, regardless of their
other early education experiences.
For more information about Topeka Public Schools’ Parents as
Teachers program, contact Rebecca Clancy, Coordinator, at (785) 274-6475. You
can also visit us online at www.facebook.com/topekaparentsasteachers.
More information on the Parents As Teachers program can also be found at www.patnc.org , www.kpata.org
, www.ksde.org.
