What's a CPS Parent Class? 

Registration: The 2 Steps

Each participant should first choose a class on our Eventbrite site and next, fill out the registration form! (The information collected is used to mail class materials, meet funder requirements, and for program evaluation.

After Registration:

You will immediately receive notification from Eventbrite.com that you have signed up for a class. You will receive further information about the class 1 to 2 weeks before the first class. On-line participants will receive information about how to log in to the course. The course workbook will be mailed after week 1 of the class. 

Cost:

There is no charge to participants. Most classes are funded through Oregon Health Authority. United Way of Lane County funds some classes in rural areas of Lane County. 

Time: 

Classes are are typically have 8 weekly sessions which are each 90 minutes to 2-hours in length and either on-line or in-person. 

View a slide show about preparing for your on-line class here: On-line Class Preparation 

Live on-line class: 

Classes are conducted live and recording is prohibited to preserve confidentially. 

Please log in a few minutes early and you will be let in close to the start of class. 

Classes are more lively, interesting, and participants learn more, when everyone participates and as many as possible keep their video on.

There will be chances to participate in class as you are comfortable. This ranges from sharing your experiences and struggles to giving thumbs ups and emoji's. The more you participate, the more you will learn during the class experience.

Between classes:

There are between-class exercises which help keep you learning and focusing on the material. The more you apply yourself between classes, the more you will learn! However, if you are parenting between classes, you've been doing your homework!

Most instructors will send a between-class email summary of the last class with additional resources.

At the end of class:

When we reach week 8, and it will come more quickly than you expect, the class will be over! 

Your instructor will request that you complete the questionnaire* that you did during registration again. We request this to meet funder requirements and to evaluate our program.

After you complete the questionnaire* for the second time, a certificate of completion will be emailed for each participant who has attended at least 6 of the 8 classes.

Do you want or need information about your participation shared with another person or agency?**

Without your written legal permission, we cannot share that you have taken the class. Click below to find out how to complete a release of information to allow us to share information. Click here to find out how to get a Release of Information started. 

**Do this early, before class ends, so there are no delays!

Did you miss the first class? Click here to make up week 1 so you are caught up for week 2!

The CPS-AIMs-P v2: 

This is the CPS Adherence and Impact Measure for Parents. This measurement tools allows us to compare adherence to, and the impact of, the CPS model before parents start the class and after completion of the class. Additionally, our program is committed creating a plan to do a 3- and/or 6-month follow-up. 

Why measure: 

First, we want to make sure we are doing our best and improving our classes! The data from this measure will show us how well we have taught the materials and how much it is helping the parents who have attended the class.

Second, the Oregon Health Authority is requiring us to do this measurement at the beginning and end of class as part of our contract.

Lastly, we are going to do the 3- and/or 6-month follow up to determine what evidence we can show for the positive impact of the class over time. 

Data uses: 

When any data is used, it is anonymized. We look at data without names or other identifying information, comparing all parents average scores on various items before class, after class, and at follow up. This will allow us to quantify progress and program quality.

Data use: Provide evidence of program effectiveness when seeking funding in the future in our ongoing efforts to keep these classes free! 

Data use: Internal use at The Child Center to measure program quality and success over time. 

Data use: Anonymized demographic data sent to OHA as part of quarterly program reporting. Examples: number of participants, number/ages of children in household, zip code, etc.

Data use: Potential future use of combined anonymized data in article or research report on the effectiveness of CPS parent education classes as an intervention to help families and youth.