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| Lynne Bitten, far left, leads the Columbia Basin College Parenting and Early Learning Program class in song. Her daughter-in-law Kirsten Metcalf and grandson Izach, 8 months, front, follow along with Bree Kogan and her son Bryson, 9 months. The classes have been around for 30 years. --Richard Dickin/Herald View entire TCH article |
Welcome
The Parenting & Early Learning Cooperative program is celebrating its 35th year at CBC working with parents and their infant, toddler, and pre-school children. The philosophy of the Parenting and Early Learning program is that parents are children's first and most important teachers and that all parents can benefit from education and support.
The cooperative program, which is taught by qualified Early Childhood Education instructors from CBC, enables parents through observation, involvement, and discussion to enhance their parenting skills while the children experience a quality hands-on learning environment.
The program helps parents learn to create nurturing and stimulating environments because the first five years are critical to a child's brain development. Extensive research indicates that early and frequent parental involvement fosters academic success.
Why Choose A Cooperative?
A Co-op recognizes that parents are the first and most important teachers that children will ever have. A Co-op is the best place to learn and grow right along with your child. A Co-op allows parents to develop and expand their parenting skills. A Co-op has low class ratio, a low tuition, and a very high quality program for both parents and children. A Co-op uses Developmentally Appropriate Practices within the guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.Come See For Yourself!
No cost, no obligation visit. The Parenting and Early Learning program has open enrollment and welcomes interested parents to schedule a visit to see all the benefits the program has to offer. Call 542-4640 to schedule your free visit to one of our classes.
Cost
The CBC Parenting & Early Learning program tuition and fees are very reasonable. Scholarships for reduced co-op tuition are available for families experiencing financial hardships. Additional child discounts may also be available. Contact the program office or your instructor for deta
ils or call 542-4640.
Enroll Now!
Complete the Co-op Pre-registration form and submit in person or by mail to: Columbia Basin College, Parenting & Early Learning Program, MS-A6, 2600 N. 20th Ave., Pasco, WA 99301
More Information
Call the Parenting & Early Learning program office at 542-4640.
Parenting & Early Learning Program Courses
Faculty
Carolyn Fazzari
ECE/Parent Education Director
Location: A building
Phone: 509-542-4624
Email: cfazzari@columbiabasin.edu
Education: B.A., Eastern Washington University
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Lori Hafner, Director of Operations, 509-542-4636
