• Parents As Teachers is an early childhood parent education and family support program that is international in reach, serving families from pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten.
• Our vision is that all children will develop to realize their full potential.
• Our mission is to provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
• As a parent you are your child's first teacher and your home is their first schoolhouse.

Program Services

Home Visits

Personalized home visits by a certified parent educator, specially trained in child development and eager to help you give your child a great start.

Group Meetings

Group meetings with other parents and parent child activities where you can share parenting experiences and gain new insights about your child.

Resource Center

Books, toys, and educational tools provided to you on a lending basis.

Screenings

Developmental screenings to ensure your child has no undetected learning problems.  You can schedule your child's screening with your parent educator.

** Ask about our free diaper and safe crib programs**

How children benefit from Parents As Teachers

• A 1985 independent evaluation of PAT determined that participating children were significantly more advanced than other 3 year olds in language development, social development, problem solving and other intellectual skills.
• In 1989, these children were still ahead in first grade.  In addition, parents who participated in PAT took a far more active role in their children's schooling than parents who were not in the program.
• In 1991, this study replicated in 37 economically and geographically diverse districts.  Parents knowledge of child development and parenting practices significantly increased for all types of families.

To enroll in our program, please return this form.  Click here for printable form.

Hallsville Schools Parents As Teachers

Parents:______________________________________________ Date____________ Address:___________________________________City & Zip___________________ Phone:_____________________Cell or Work:________________________________ Child's Name/DOB______________________________________________________ Child's Name/DOB______________________________________________________ Due Date:__________________________Single Parent?    Yes      No Where or how did you hear about our program? ______________________________________________________________________ Best time to schedule visits:  Day   or   Evening For more information contact Hallsville Schools Thanks!  Beth Kyd and Karen Smith.  (573)696-5512 Ext. 631