LITTLE LEARNERS PROGRAM
Our certified educators utilize the Parents as Teachers curriculum to empower parents to be their child’s first and best teacher.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Parents as Teachers is a nationally recognized program where parent educators go into the home of parents and teach them what to expect as their child develops. This program is based upon the philosophy that a child's parents are his or her first, and most important, teacher. Research shows this program increases school readiness and can be a factor in preventing child abuse. Expectant families and families with children ages birth to kindergarten receive personalized, monthly home visits from a trained parent educator.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Families enrolled in our Little Learners Program can expect the following from their Parent Educator and monthly home visits.
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Receive periodic developmental screenings. In-home education participants are shown to be more advanced at age three than comparison children in cognitive abilities, and social development.
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Gain a better understanding of milestones at each developmental stage.
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Establish connections with other families and additional community resources and services.
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Receive information and support on the challenges of parenting.
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Prepare your child for kindergarten. Research shows that children who participate in in-home education score higher on kindergarten-readiness tests and standard measures of reading, math, and language in grades 1-4.
COUNTIES WE SERVE
From left to right, our Parent Educators: Fannie Anders, Kristie Clayton, Asti Offutt, Samantha Berry, & Hannah Warren.
The Little Learners Program is proud to serve families within the following school districts and/or counties:
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Allen County
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Bowling Green Independent School District
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Butler County
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Edmonson County
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Logan County
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Richardsville Elementary School
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Russellville Independent School District
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Simpson County