Wichita Parents as Teachers
Black Elementary Playgroup
We will not be having playgroup on Monday, February 6th at Black Elementary.We apologize for any inconvenience.
SCIENCE TIMES
SCIENCE TIMES WILL BE AT THE GREAT PLAINS NATURE CENTER ON MONDAY, JANUARY 9th at 9:30! We hope to see you there.
LEAP INTO LITERACY
Join us for a fun night filled with literacy and learning! Parents as Teachers will be hosting a literacy event at Joyce Focht Instructional Support Center on January 17th from 5:30 to 7:00. Please see our newsletter for more details.
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Welcome to Parents as Teachers!
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is an international early childhood parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5. PAT is voluntary, and free of charge to families living within the Wichita Public Schools, USD 259, boundaries.
The program is designed to give children the best possible start in life, and to support parents in their role as children’s first and most important teachers. PAT is based on two simple truths: babies are born learners, and parents play a critical role from the beginning in determining what their children will become.
 
Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.

Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.

Program Goals
  • Increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and improve parenting practices
  • Provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues
  • Prevent child abuse and neglect
  • Increase children's school readiness and school success
Core Values
  • The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
  • Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
  • Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
  • All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
  • An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
More Information
Contacts
+ Koehn, Hilary
+ LaForce, Julie
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