Parents as Teachers

  • Parkway Parents as Teachers is a home visiting program offered at no charge for Parkway residents serving families prenatally to Kindergarten entry. The program provides families with child development & parenting information and supports parents in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher.

    PAT is designed to offer regularly scheduled family personal visits, annual developmental screenings, group connections and access to a network of resources. These components are integral in supporting and preparing children & families for school readiness. The Parkway Parents as Teachers program provides opportunities to assist families with a smooth transition into preschool and kindergarten. 

    PERSONAL FAMILY VISITS - A certified parent educator will bring an age-appropriate activity for you and your child to play together. You will partner with your Parent Educator in observing your child’s play and development. Book sharing and supporting early literacy are important components of the personal visit.   

    GROUP CONNECTIONS - We offer Family Activity sessions and Just For Parents sessions at no charge. Upcoming sessions are listed below.   

    DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS - Screening provides an opportunity for you to see how your child is developing and meeting developmental milestones. Resources are available if a delay is identified. We offer screenings for all children 6 months to 36 months during a personal visit that includes development, health, hearing and vision. For children ages 3-5, a play-based screening is offered at the Early Childhood Center.    

    RESOURCE NETWORK - We offer a Parent Book Lending library and a Toy Lending Library available for checkout at the Early Childhood Center.  Resources in the community are available for supporting and enriching families.

    *To enroll in the Parents as Teachers program, call (314) 415-6973 or click here to start the process to enroll online.  A representative will call you to complete enrollment.

    A Parkway Parent Educator is…

    • a Parkway School District employee
    • degreed in early childhood education, social work, family development or a related field
    • an early childhood professional certified by the National Parents as Teachers Center

    GROUP CONNECTIONS   

    SONGS, STORIES & SILLIES

    • Wednesday, December 4, 9:30-10:30 am
    • Parkway Early Childhood - West 14605 Clayton Rd
    • Children Birth - 5 years + Caregiver 
    • No Charge

    Join our talented Parent Educators for a fun time with your child! We’ll foster creativity through singing, movement & active stories that spark the imagination! Click to Register

     

    THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF KINDERGARTEN

    • For: Rising 2025-26 Kindergarten Parents/Guardians
    • Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 6:00 pm
    • Location: Via Zoom

    The "Wonderful World of Kindergarten" webinar is an excellent opportunity for Parkway parents to learn more about Kindergarten and: What is REALLY expected of children entering Kindergarten. What happens on a typical day? How to help prepare your child. How and when to register. Presented by staff members of Parkway Early Childhood and Parkway Kindergarten teachers. Click here to register for the webinar Wonderful World of Kindergarten

     

    VISIT YOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    • For: Rising 2025-26 Kindergarteners and Parents/Guardians
    • Thursday, January 30, 2025, 9:30-10:30 am
    • Location: Your Parkway Elementary School of Kindergarten attendance.
      • FREE event for 2025-26 Parkway Kindergartners & their parents/guardians at their Parkway Elementary School of Kindergarten attendance
      • Tour your Parkway Elementary School. Learn about Kindergarten life and the key areas of the school.
      • Help your child become acquainted with their future school community.
      • Have your questions about the upcoming school year and daily routines answered.
      • Parents As Teachers Parent Educators will be present to greet you & your child.
      • Parkway Schools Attendance Boundaries
      • Registration Required

     

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