| Fort Osage Parents
as Teachers
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Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a family education and support program that begins prenatally-the onset of learning-and extends to the age of five. This early intervention program is based on the beliefs that parents are the first and most influential teachers of their children and that the early years lay the foundation for children's success in school and in life. |
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In the first few years, children learn more and at a much faster pace then at any other time in life. Through PAT, parents acquire knowledge and skills to make the most of these crucial, early learning years. The program provides timely information on child development; involves parents in parent-child activities that encourages language development, intellectual growth, social development and motor skills; and strengthens parent-child relationships.
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| The 1999 Parents as Teachers Born to
Learn Curriculum offers a new and unique approach to parenting
education by bridging the gap between neuroscience and education to
enhance parenting and improve outcomes for young children.
Parents as Teachers is designed to provide guidance and support to families of all configurations and life circumstances, including teen parents. Services are adapted to meet individual family needs. The program provides the following services: |
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Personal Visits. PAT certified parent educators, trained in child development and home visiting, help parents understand and have appropriate expectations for each stage of their child's development. They offer practical ideas on ways to encourage learning and interact with children.
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Group Meetings. Parents meet to enhance parenting knowledge, gain new insights and
share their experiences, common concerns and successes. Group meetings
also provide families the opportunity to participate in parent-child
activities. Group meetings are offered at three separate locations
throughout the district: Career and Technology Center, Buckner Community
School and Hawthorne Place Apartments. Parents are notified of dates and
times in a monthly newsletter throughout the school year.
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| Development Screenings.
Parents as Teachers offers monthly screenings of overall development,
health, and vision to provide early detection of potential problems and
prevent later difficulties in school. It is recommended that all children
be screened on a yearly basis.
Resource Network. Families are helped to access other needed community services that are beyond the scope of the PAT program. | |
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If you are expecting or have a child birth to age five and would like to enroll or receive more information about Fort Osage Parents as Teachers program, please call 816-650-7190. 2nd Semester
Jan. 8 Buckner Play and Learn 9:30 E-mail: Lwallen@Fortosage.k12.mo.us. | |
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