“What is the goal of ParentCorps?"
To help children succeed in school and grow up healthy and strong.
To provide a place where parents can meet with other parents in their community and share ideas about how to help children succeed.
“How long do groups last?
ParentCorps groups occur once a week for 14 weeks, and are 2 hours long.
“What if school is closed?”
If school is closed for a holiday, vacation or snow day, ParentCorps groups are canceled.
“What are the parent groups like?”
Parents meet to talk about raising their children. Each week, the group leader presents information about parenting skills that work to encourage good behavior, manage misbehavior and help children deal with feelings. Parents are given tools that will help them to try new skills at home.
“What are Friends School groups like?”
While the parents are meeting in parent group, their children participate in Friends School in their classroom. Children learn social and emotional skills that build a foundation to help them succeed in school. The lessons include: taking turns, making friends and understanding feelings. They also learn about healthy eating and do fun physical activities, like dancing.
“What about my baby?”
Bring them! Babies stay with their parents during parent group.
“Can I bring my spouse, partner, mother, father, sister, cousin, etc.?”
We encourage you to bring any adult in your life that supports you as a parent or has an important role in your child
’s life. In fact, your family will get more out of the program if all of the adults in your family participate.
“What happens if I cannot attend every session?”
If you cannot attend every session, you are still ALWAYS welcome to participate whenever you can make it. Of course, the more you are able to come, the more you will get out of the program.
“What happens if I decide not to participate?”
If you choose not to participate in ParentCorps, or choose to drop out of the program at any time or for any reason, this will not change any school services that you or your child receive.