Why enroll in Parents As Teachers?

• You are your child's first teacher and your home is your child's first classroom.
• Your baby will learn more during the early years than any other time in life.
• Parents As Teachers can help you lay a strong foundation for your child's future success in school.
• Parents As Teachers is offered at no cost to all interested parents in the district.

Benefits of Parents As Teachers:

A recent follow-up study indicates that the Parents As Teachers program produces lasting benefits for children and families.

• PAT children were significantly more advanced in language, problem solving and social development at age 3.
• PAT children had significantly higher scores on reading and math standardized tests than did children not participating in the program.
• Parents stay more involved in their child's education, both at school and at home.
• Parents are more confident in their parenting skills and knowledge.

Program Services ( All Services are provided FREE by Certified Parent Educators):

• Personal Visits:  Marshfield R-I Parent Educators, who are specially trained in child development, make personalized home visits.
• Group Connections:  Group meetings provide a time to share child development information and parenting issues with parents and to enjoy learning activities with your child.
• Screenings: Developmental screening is offered to assess your child's overall development as well as health, hearing and vision.
• Referral Network:  PAT helps link families to other community services.

For more information or to Enroll with Parents as Teachers please call Loriell Biggs at (417) 859-2120 Ext. 4704 or Amy Wolff (417) 859-2120 Ext. 4705.