West End

    Free Birth-3 Hearing & Developmental Screenings by appointment. In Forks or surrounding areas, call Fay or Judy at 374-9024.

     Foster Parent PRIDE training (201 W 1st St, Ste 2, Port Angeles) – Orientation Contact Bill Todd at 565-2296 or via email at towi300@dshs.wa.gov

    MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Forks Assembly of God Church. Call Lisa at 374-6809 if you have questions. Childcare is provided.

     Sunshine & Rainbows Parenting Class, Tuesdays from 11 a.m-1 p.m. Childcare and lunch provided. Call 374-9024 if you have questions.

     Clallam Bay Community Preschool - Monthly Parent Education Meetings with parent educator provided by Peninsula College.  Preschool program for children 3 -5 years old; attend 2 days a week. Parents participate in a variety of ways to support the program activities. Tuition is free. Obtain college credits. Contact Eddie Bowlby 963-2197.

     Basic Beginnings Learning Center - Monthly Parent Education Meetings with parent educator provided by Peninsula College. Multi-age preschool program for children birth to 5 years old; meets once-a-week. Parents rotate working in the class with the children’s teacher. Monthly tuition and college credits. Contact Lisa Anderson 374-6809.

Peninsula College Offerings

     Peninsula College Early Head Start Center - Monthly Parent Education meetings with speakers from the community.  For students’ children ages 0 to 3 years old attend.  Monthly tuition depends on number of days child attends.  Parents participate in a variety of ways to help support the program activities.  Obtain college credits.  Contact Christine Haire 452-1721.

     Clallam Bay Community Preschool - Monthly Parent Education Meetings with parent educator provided by Peninsula College.  Preschool program for children 3 -5 years old; attend 2 days a week. Parents participate in a variety of ways to support the program activities. Tuition is free.  Obtain college credits.  Contact Eddie Bowlby 963-2197.

     Basic Beginnings Learning Center (Forks)- Monthly Parent Education Meetings with parent educator provided by Peninsula College.  Multi-age preschool program for children birth to 5 years old; meets once-a-week.  Parents rotate working in the class with the children’s teacher.  Monthly tuition and college credits.  Contact Lisa Anderson 374-6809.

    Free Birth-3 Hearing & Developmental Screenings by appointment. Call Katie Cox, Family Resource Coordinator at 360 460-9189.    

     Foster Parent PRIDE training (201 W 1st St, Ste 2, Port Angeles) – Orientation Contact Bill Todd at 565-2296 or via email at towi300@dshs.wa.gov

    Developmental Screening for 2008-2009 school year.  Sequim School District - Dates to Be Announced. Call Colleen Robinson, First Teacher Coordinator, at 582-3428 if you have questions. View Flyer

    First Step Drop In, Mondays from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the First Teacher Room (220 W Alder Street, Rooms 4W & 6W). Call 457-8355 for more information.

     First Teacher Open, Monday 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday Story time, Wednesday Meeting for Parents of 0-2, Friday speakers. Check www.firstteacher.org/calendar for more information. Follows Sequim School District calendar.

     Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Meetings are scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month at Noon at First Teacher in Sequim. Doesn't usually meet in July & August. Call Carolyn 452-3221 if you have questions. 
 

Port Angeles

     Developmental Screening for 2008-2009 school year.  Port Angeles School District - Friday, September 5, Thursday, November 7, Friday, February 20, Friday, April 24. Call Diane Whitaker, School Psychologist, at 565-1734 or 565-1872 if you have questions. See Flyer

     Foster Parent PRIDE training (201 W 1st St, Ste 2, Port Angeles) Contact Bill Todd at 565-2296 or via email at towi300@dshs.wa.gov

   Free Birth-3 Hearing & Developmental Screenings by appointment. Call Katie Cox, Family Resource Coordinator at 360 460-9189.    

     First Step Family Support Center - View Flyer of Upcoming Classes. Call 457-8355 for more information.

     First Step Drop-In, Monday through Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m. 325 E 6th Street, Port Angeles, 457-8355. There is fun equipment to play with, books available to check out, videos to view on child development, visit with other parents, check out free clothing and equipment closet, get information and referrals when needed.

     Guiding Good Choices, Thursday, February 21-March 18, at Roosevelt Elementary School (106 Monroe Road) Workshops meet weekly from 6-8 p.m. with a free dinner at 5:30 p.m. Call 457-1453 to enroll.

     Port Angeles Healthy Youth Coalition. For more information call or email Karen Meyer at karen_ctc@tfon.com  or 457-1453.

     M.O.P.S. is open to women of all ages who are expecting or already have children 0-6 years. We meet the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month (during the school year only) @ Fairview Bible Church - 385 O'Brien Rd. from 9:00-11:30 am. (360) 457-5905 Childcare is provided. Come have some fun with other moms. Bring a friend! For more information call Rhonda @ 452-2648.

     You and Your New Baby on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Sunroom (3rd Floor) at Olympic Medical. Up to baby's first year. Call New Family Services at 417-7652 for more information.
 

To submit a class, please email us. You may also call or email Shaine Schramling at 866-943-5437.
Parent Line also has a listing of parent education opportunities - 452-KIDS.