Linda Befort Parent Educator
Linda Befort Parent Educator
101 Middle Street
101 Middle Street
Renick, MO 65278
Renick, MO 65278
660-263-4886
660-263-4886
lindabefort@renick.k12.mo.us
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Children come into this world ready for love and learning. You are your child's first and most influential teacher. But your baby was not born with directions. Parents as Teachers informs, supports, and encourages parents like you in this important role.
Children come into this world ready for love and learning. You are your child's first and most influential teacher. But your baby was not born with directions. Parents as Teachers informs, supports, and encourages parents like you in this important role.
Vision
Vision
> All children will learn, grow & develop to realize their full potential.
Mission
Mission
> Parents As Teachers promotes the optimal early development, learning, & health of children by supporting & engaging their parents and caregivers.
Core Values
Core Values
> Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
> The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and life.
> Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education adn family support, curricula, training, materials & services.
> All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic, or economic constrictions.
> An understanding & appreciation of the history & traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
Approach
Approach
> The Parents As Teachers approach is to partner, facilitate & reflect. We do this at every level of our organization, from a parent educator working visiting a family in their home all the way to the work of the national center.
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