Parents As Teachers
November 14, 2009
Parents As Teachers is an early childhood parent education and family support program designed to empower parents to give their children the best possible start in life. This home-school-community partnership provides parents with information on child development from birth to age 3 and suggests learning opportunities that encourage language and intellectual growth, physical and social skills. Parents As Teachers is a voluntary primary prevention program that offers; personal visits, group meetings, screening and a resource network.
For more details contact Aimee McDaniel (785) 825-9185 amcdaniel@smokyhill.org
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.
