The Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP) is a national model of early childhood intervention.
Through a variety of parenting workshops, creative toy-making sessions, and community resources, parents learn to help their children excel during their most critical years of learning.
The program is based on the premise that parents are their children’s first and most important teachers.
Classes Offered In English And Spanish
Three hour, weekly session lasting 9 months
Parents gain knowledge in the areas of child growth and development. They understand that they are their children’s first and most important teacher, and that the home is the first classroom.
Toy Making Class
(1 Hour)
In this class, parents construct toys for their children that will aid them as they “learn through play.”
AVANCE provides a stimulating and nurturing educational environment for children 0-3 years of age, while their parents attend the parenting sessions. Children learn basic concepts such as letters, numbers, figures, colors and other activities designed to stimulate their five senses and their fine and gross motor skills. The program helps children prepare for elementary school.
This 60-minute observation of a parent-child play activity is conducted once a month. The home visitation is scheduled by appointment.
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Education
Parents have the opportunity to enroll in other educational programs offered by AVANCE that will prepare them to move on to college or vocational training schools.
Special Events
and Holiday Celebration
Family activities “can be fun” and educational!
Advocacy
Transportation
This service helps parents and children get to and from class.
Refreshment
The PCEP is the primary gateway to AVANCE. Upon completion, parents can transition to other programs to create a stronger family bond, prepare for higher education and/or join the workforce. By then, their children are also ready to enter Head Start or elementary school.
