Parent Cooperative

Parent Cooperative

There's a Parent Cooperative Program Near You

Photo of child The Parent Education Program:

Shoreline Community College offers a unique parent education program that consists of a child-centered preschool laboratory setting and adult-centered lectures and discussion groups.

In the preschool classroom laboratory, parents become active partners in their child's education. Research supports the long-term benefits of this type of early parent involvement. Skilled Shoreline Community College faculty plan and implement learning opportunities for both parents and children. These learning experiences help to empower parents to build on their strengths.

The mission of this program is to support parents as they become directly involved in their children's education.

 

What Are The Goals Of The Parent Education Program?

For The Parents:

  • To gain confidence and enhance parenting skills
  • To share individual ideas and concerns about child rearing
  • To broaden their understanding of child development
  • To learn effective communication skills and child guidance strategies

 

For The Children:

  • To provide a safe, stimulating environment to encourage children's natural love of learning
  • To provide a developmentally appropriate environment that promotes their physical, social, emotional and cognitive development
  • To offer them highly individualized attention and support as they learn to communicate and problem-solve with others

 

For The Community:

  • To build a network of mutual support
  • To advocate for children and family issues and encourage community service
  • To develop and use leadership skills.

 

Photo of child The Cooperative Preschool Program

The cooperative preschool programs provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

 

Parents pay a monthly tuition to their child's cooperative preschool. In addition, parents pay a minimal tuition to the college. As parent education program students at Shoreline Community College, they earn college credits each quarter.

 

Additional Information:

For more information about parent education classes and your area's cooperative preschool program, contact the Parent Education Program at Shoreline Community College at 206-546-4593.

 

The following cooperative preschools are affiliated with Shoreline Community College. Specific information on enrollment fees, class times and ages of children served can be obtained by contacting the cooperatives directly.

 

Contact Web Sites and Phone Numbers:

Map of Parent Co-Op Sites:

Parent Coop Map

 

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