About Us

Topeka Public Schools Parents as Teachers (PAT): a FREE Program serving expectant families and children up to 5 that live in the Topeka Public Schools district.

Our Model: The Parents as Teachers model is the blueprint used by affiliates around the worlds to deliver comprehensive support to families. While specific programs may very from place to place, these essential requirements ensure you receive proven expertise-wherever you are.

OUR MODEL HAS FOUR DYNAMIC COMPONENTS:

Personal Visits: Creating a safe space for reflections
Group Connections: Facilitating meaningful dialogue between families
Child Screenings: Checking for potential medical or developmental issues
Resource Network: Connecting with families who specialized resources as needed

PARENTS AS TEACHERS IS PROVEN TO

INCREASE PARENT KNOWLEDGE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD AND DEVELOPMENT
IMPROVE EARLY DETECTION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND HEALTH ISSUES
PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
INCREASE CHILDREN'S SCHOOLS READINESS AND SUCCESS

Engage students in the highest quality of learning • Prepare students for responsible, productive citizenship • Inspire excellence for a lifetime

We Support Equal Opportunities

The Topeka Public Schools, Unified School District No. 501 is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. No person shall, on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin or ancestry be denied lawful access to any appropriate educational service, program, or activity provided by the school district. For students, the Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 compliance coordinator is the General Counsel for the district. For employment, the EEO/AA and Title VII compliance officer is the general director of human resources. Compliance coordinators may be contacted at 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611-1294, (785) 295-3000. The clerk of the Board of Education has been designated to receive and redirect or handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, regulations, and procedures. The clerk may be contacted by calling (785) 295-3059 or by writing to 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66611-1294.