What is Parents As Teachers

by Vicki Wright
September 07, 2009

Who is Eligible?

All families in the Diamond School District!

•The programs serves families throughout pregnancy until age 3.

•Parents are supported by PAT- certified parent educators trained to translate scientific information on early brain development into specific when, what, how and why advice for families.

•By understanding what to expect during each stage of development, parents can easily capture the teachable moments in everyday life to enhance their child's language development, intellectual growth, social development and motor skills.

What do you receive as a P.A.T. Family ?

PERSONAL HOME VISITS: Your parent educator will share age - appropriate child development and parenting information, help you learn to observe your child, and address your parenting concerns.
BI - MONTHLY PARENT GROUP MEETINGS: Share information about parenting issues and child development with other parents going through the same things. Parents learn and support each other, observe their children with other children and practice parenting skills.
SCREENINGS: Understand and assess your child's overall development as well as health, hearing and vision.
RESOURCE NETWORK: Link your family to other community services.

TEEN PARENTS: We offer a program for YOU! Empower yourself to give your children the best possible start in life.

• You can receive a FREE portable crib!!! (Contact me for details.)

How Do I Enroll?

Call Vicki Wright at 417-325-5189 ext. 116

or e-mail vwright@diamondwildcats.org

Receive a FREE Scholastic Book with your first visit!

Reading is one of the most important activities you can do with your child.

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