These programs offer parents and their children the opportunity to attend school together. Parents can work toward obtaining GED certificates or upgrading their basic skills while their children, ages six weeks through four years, learn in early childhood classrooms. In addition, parents have scheduled time to interact with their children, to discuss adult issues, and to volunteer in the school. The programs at these schools serve as demonstration sites for The National Center for Family Literacy. For more information, call the individual schools or 485-6036.
Families can spend more time on moving to self-sufficiency and less time on obtaining basic support.
Clients complete one Entry Form and, through a confidentiality agreement with the interagency service providers, staff work together to coordinate services. For more information, or to locate the Neighborhood Place in your area, call 485-3221. Recordkeeping Services Education records of current students are maintained and kept at the local school. Parents wishing to inspect their child's educational records should contact the school principal. Graduate and former student records are maintained by the department of Pupil Personnel.