Parents as Teachers (located in the Early Learning Center) is a parent education program for families in the Springfield School District with children prenatal to age three. PAT is grounded in the belief that parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.

PAT helps parents give their children the best possible start in life, laying the foundations for later school success. Families, who qualify, will receive home visits twice a month with a PAT certified parent educator. In addition, parent workshops, parent-child days, developmental screenings, a lending library, and a quarterly newsletter are offered to parents in the Springfield School District. For enrollment information please contact Chris Nation at (217) 525-3315.

Evening Learning Together is open to all parents in the Springfield School District with children 0-3. These parent-child playgroups are held from 5:30-7:00 pm for parents and children to work together in a classroom setting.

Teen Parents as Teachers is a parent education program for pregnant and parenting teens in the Springfield School District. Teen PAT provides home visits to parenting teens, group meetings, and support services to promote high school graduation or attainment of G.E.D. For more information please contact the Parents as Teachers office at (217)525-3315.

The calendar button on the left includes ELC and PAT activities.