Lawrence Parents as Teachers

Lawrence Parents as Teachers Parents as Teachers is a fun and free early childhood education program available to anyone who is pregnant or has a child under the age of 5.

Being a parent is a unique journey for each family - and possibly the most important and rewarding job you will ever have. Parents as Teachers is here to support you by providing evidence based services to help you understand each stage of your child's growth and development. After all, you are your child's first and most important teacher! Parents as Teachers is a fun and free early childhood edu

cation program available to anyone who is pregnant or has a child under the age of 3 and lives within the USD 497 school district. It is designed to give children the best possible start in life and to prepare them for school success by supporting parents in their role as their children's first and most influential teachers. The Lawrence Parents as Teachers is an Affiliate program of the Parents as Teachers National Center, which uses an evidence-based curriculum infused with the most current neuroscience research to support child development and parent education. We offer your family:

Personalized Visits, during which we help you understand each stage of your child's development and offer practical tips to encourage learning through play and family interactions. Screenings, where we make sure each child will receive ongoing screenings in the following areas: child development, hearing, vision, and health. Group Connections, when we provide children opportunities to interact with other young children while parents connect with other parents to share information and gain new insights. Resource Connections, where we partner with you to identify and connect with community programs and resources that may be helpful to you and your family. For more information, call (785)832-5680 or visit our website: www.usd497.org/parentsasteachers

Good morning Lawrence PAT Community! It's the start of a brand new week and the last FULL week of August , and we want ...
08/23/2026

Good morning Lawrence PAT Community! It's the start of a brand new week and the last FULL week of August , and we want to give a shoutout to everyone currently negotiating with a tiny human who refuses to wear pants but insists on wearing a winter coat to the grocery store...you're doing great!😁

Toddler logic is a wild ride. Remember: they aren't giving us a hard time, they are just testing our tactical negotiation skills.

What is the funniest thing your toddler has had a meltdown over this week?

Are you a Lawrence PAT Alumni Family who has a child that just started (or will soon start) Preschool or Kindergarten? O...
08/19/2026

Are you a Lawrence PAT Alumni Family who has a child that just started (or will soon start) Preschool or Kindergarten? Or 1st-12th grade? Let’s see those pictures😁📸

We’re BACK and ready for a year of Growing Together! Meet our 2026–27 Parent Educator Team: Audrey, Stacie, Miriah, and ...
08/18/2026

We’re BACK and ready for a year of Growing Together!

Meet our 2026–27 Parent Educator Team: Audrey, Stacie, Miriah, and our brand new parent educator, Emily!

Home visits are officially underway, and our team is excited to partner with families for another year of learning, connection, play, and growth. We’re also putting the finishing touches on our Group Connection schedule—and trust us, you’re going to want to see what we have planned!

Lots of new things are growing at Lawrence Parents as Teachers, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

2026-27..LET'S GROW!

¡Hemos vuelto y estamos listos para un año de crecimiento conjunto!
Conozcan a nuestro equipo de educadores para padres del ciclo 2026-27: Audrey, Stacie, Miriah y nuestra nueva educadora, Emily.
Las visitas a domicilio ya han comenzado oficialmente, y nuestro equipo está entusiasmado por colaborar con las familias en otro año de aprendizaje, conexión, juego y crecimiento. También estamos ultimando los detalles de nuestro calendario de actividades grupales; ¡y créannos, querrán ver lo que tenemos preparado!
¡Hay muchas novedades surgiendo en Lawrence Parents as Teachers y estamos deseando compartirlas con ustedes!
2026-27... ¡CREZCAMOS JUNTOS!

07/11/2026
07/11/2026

Water Safety and Swim Class July 11, 2026

07/11/2026

Thank you Miss Claudine for hosting our Water Safety and Swim Class this morning! Our families learned some basic swim techniques to practice with their children and enjoyed a bit of free play as well.😁

After a fun play date at the playground with popsicles, we headed over to Sunset Hill Elementary for lunch! On the menu ...
06/10/2026

After a fun play date at the playground with popsicles, we headed over to Sunset Hill Elementary for lunch! On the menu today: SUPER NACHOS!🌮😁

06/10/2026
06/09/2026

Mike Gillman has been named interim principal of Lawrence High School, and Loralea Hubert, a former Lawrence Public Schools teacher, will return to serve as lead principal of early childhood programs. https://lawrenceks.news/43VPQa1

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