2008-09 Class Schedule

How to Register

Cooperative Preschools

For: Children who are three, four or five years of age before August 31st for the school year beginning each fall quarter

Overview

Research clearly indicates meaningful parent involvement in schools is one of the most powerful predictors of high student achievement and healthy development. During the early years, there is no better way to begin this involvement than by joining the Bellevue Community College Cooperative Preschool Program.

With the child at the center, there is a triangle of support for his or her preschool education: your child's preschool teacher, a Bellevue Community College Parent Education instructor, and you, the parent.

Here are your responsibilities as a parent in the program:

• periodically helping in the classroom
• attending monthly parent meetings where you enjoy a lecture and discussion on topics related to child development and behavior guidance presented by your Parent Education Instructor
• participating in the business of the non-profit Cooperative Preschool, guided by the preschool board

The best part of this preschool experience is having your child clearly receive this message: "My school is so important, my parents give it the most precious commodity they have - their time and attention."

Parents and children learning and growing together...What could be better than showing your child that learning is fun and something you value so highly you are willing to share the experience with him or her.

That's what Parent Education at Bellevue Community College is all about!

Interested?