Parents as Teachers (PAT)
What is P.A.T.?
Parents as Teachers is a parent education and support program for families with children from birth to three years old as well as expectant parents. It is designed to guide you as a parent to be able to support your child so they learn, grow and develop to realize his/her full potential.
Any family in the West Aurora district can take advantage of these services for FREE.
Vision:
Vision Statement: We embrace the curiosity, diversity, and the joy of learning for our students and their families.
Aim 1: We seek to create a welcoming environment focused on family engagement and empowerment.
Aim 2: We Stablish safe and trusting relationships and environments with students and their families.
Aim 3: We develop a foundation for the love of learning across home, school, and community.
Mission:
To provide the information, support and encouragement to parents to nurture and guide their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
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, forever, 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.
P.A.T. Calendar
If you are interested in receiving more information please:
Fill out this questionnaire:
Intake Questionnaire
Call us at 630-301-5371
Email us at
parentsasteachers@sd129.org
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