TriDistrict Community Education

This is a virtual class using zoom as a platform for the discussion. The class includes a 10 minute circle time and 50 minute parent discussion. The first year of your baby’s life is full of amazement & wonderful surprises! Bring your questions, joys, stories, & concerns as you gather virtually with other parents to learn from one another. This class is facilitated by a licensed Parent Educator. Age Range: Birth to 12 Months Old

Parenting a preschooler can be amazing, but stressful too. Parenting a preschooler during a pandemic is unprecedented. One of the best ways to get through these strange times is by working with our parent educators, trained to help you manage so many of the emotions and behaviors you and your children might be feeling and expressing right now. Not only will you have access to these amazing educators in a safe, virtual class, you will be able to collaborate with other parents going through the same struggles. Join us and we will get through this time together! This is a virtual class using zoom as a platform for the discussion. All ECFE classes have a sliding fee scale so all families can participate. Age Range: Parents of Children ages 3 through 5

Based on the work of Dr. Becky Bailey, Conscious Discipline is a proven approach of loving guidance that empowers you with skills to create a safe, connected, problem-solving environment for your family. Meet on zoom with a licensed parent educator to discuss how to look for the reasons behind the behavior, and to learn steps parents can take to create cooperation rather than conflict in the home. In this class, we will dig deeper into the skills of encouragement and assertiveness to create unity and cooperation instead of conflict. There is no prerequisite for this virtual class. There is a 15 minute parent/child circle time along with parent discussion. Families with children with ages Birth through 3rd grade

Parenting can be amazing, but stressful too. Parenting during a pandemic is unprecedented. One of the best ways to get through these strange times is by working with our parent educator, trained to help you manage so many of the emotions and behaviors you and your children might be feeling and expressing right now. This takes place in a safe, virtual class, where you will be able to collaborate with other parents going through the same struggles. Join us and we will get through this time together! This is a virtual class using zoom as the platform for discussion. All ECFE classes have a sliding fee scale so all families can participate. Age Range: Parents of Children in Kindergarten through Third Grade

Based on the work of Dr. Becky Bailey, Conscious Discipline is a proven approach of loving guidance that empowers you with skills to create a safe, connected, problem-solving environment for your family. Explore this life-changing model grounded in safety, connection and problem solving. Learn how to respond to behavior and help your child focus and attend in ways that will help them feel better and be more successful. Meet on zoom with a licensed parent educator to discuss how to look for the reasons behind the behavior, and to learn steps parents can take to create cooperation rather than conflict in the home. This is a virtual class taking place on zoom. The class includes a 15 minute circle time from 7:00-7:15 pm and a parent discussion from 8:00-9:00pm. Parents & their children age Birth to 7 Years Old

Ready, Set, School! Is a year-long class for parents with children ages 33-47 months by September 1 that follows the ECFE model. Parents attend the first day (Tuesday) to enjoy parent child time and meet with a licensed Parent Educator to discuss parenting topics. The 2nd day (Wednesday) offers a children-only experience and parents will bring their child to the classroom for drop off and return after class by 1:45. Both days children are with a licensed Early Childhood teacher and a classroom assistant. In addition to preparing for kindergarten, children have opportunities to become enthusiastic learners and strengthen their social skills through play with other children while exploring the love of learning and starting their journey to future school success! Children must be at least 33 months by Sept. 1, 2019 to attend this class. Sibling Care is available for younger children at an additional cost (Tuesdays only). Tuition is paid monthly for the two-day-a-week class and will be charged to the method of payment supplied during registration. Transportation is not available for this class.