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.

     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 Kim McIrvin 374-6850.

     Parenting Wisely - Online class for parents of children ages 8-18. Learn skills proven to help with school and homework issues, chores, drug and alcohol use and family conflict. Any computer with internet access can be used. It is about 4 1/2 hours of instruction that can be done as your schedule allows within one month's time. Qualifies for 5 hours of continuing education for Foster Parents. Sponsored by Clallam County Community Network and Parenting Matters Foundation. Suggested Donation $20. Call Darinda Hagstrom at (360) 681-4019 or toll free (866) 943-5437 to register. See Flyer.

Peninsula College Offerings

     Peninsula Pre-three Cooperative -  A weekly group for parents and children 10 months to 3 years old, with Parent educator provided by Peninsula College. Weekly Discussion with Parents. Parents rotate working in class with children's teacher. Obtain college credits. Tuition is paid every 3 months. Scholarships available. For more information contact Kristen Johnson 477-6388.

     Peninsula Cooperative Preschool - Monthly parent education meetings with parent educator provided by Peninsula College. Children 3-5 years old attend 2 or 3 days per week with parents rotating working in the classroom with children's teacher. Earn college credit. Monthly tuition depends on number of days child attends. Fore more information call Lisa Shindler 457-5667.

     Crescent Preschool Cooperative - Joyce, Monthly parent education meetings with parent educator provided by Peninsula College. Children 3-5 years old attend 2 or 3 days per week with parents rotating working in the classroom with children's teacher. Earn college credit. Monthly tuition depends on number of days child attends. Fore more information call Susan Hopper 928-3878.

     Peninsula College Educare Center Preschool - Monthly Parent Education meetings with parent educator provided by Peninsula College. Preschool for students’ children ages 3 to 6 years old;  attend 2, 3 or 5 days per week.  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 Mary Lou Melly 417-6530.

     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 Kim McIrvin 374-6850.

    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 2009-2010 school year.  Sequim School District - Dates to Be Announced. Call Colleen Robinson, Sequim Community School Special Services, at 582-3433 if you have questions.

    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, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Monday Story time, Wednesday & Thursday Drop-In, Friday speakers. Check www.firstteacher.org/calendar.htm for more information. Follows Sequim School District calendar.

     Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. each month at O3A (411 W Washington St). Call Carolyn 452-3221 if you have questions. 

     Sequim Pre-Three Cooperative -  A weekly group for parents and children 10 months to 3 years old, with Parent educator provided by Peninsula College. Weekly Discussion with Parents. Parents rotate working in class with children's teacher. Obtain college credits. Tuition is paid every 3 months. Scholarships available. For more information contact Heidi Krzyworz at 582-0287.

     Parenting Wisely - Computer based class for parents of children ages 2-8. Computer located at 220 W Alder St. Room 4W, available when First Teacher when in session (www.firstteacher.org/calendar.htm). It is about 4 1/2 hours of instruction that can be done as your schedule allows within one month's time. Sponsored by Clallam County Community Network and Parenting Matters Foundation. Suggested Donation $20. Call (360) 681-22540 or (360) 582-3428 for more information.

     Parenting Wisely - Online class for parents of children ages 8-18. Learn skills proven to help with school and homework issues, chores, drug and alcohol use and family conflict. Any computer with internet access can be used. It is about 4 1/2 hours of instruction that can be done as your schedule allows within one month's time. Qualifies for 5 hours of continuing education for Foster Parents. Sponsored by Clallam County Community Network and Parenting Matters Foundation. Suggested Donation $20. Call Darinda Hagstrom at (360) 681-4019 or toll free (866) 943-5437 to register. See Flyer.

Port Angeles

     Developmental Screening for 2009-2010 school year.  Port Angeles School District - Friday, September 11, November 20, Friday, February 5, Friday, April 23. 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 - Stories & Snacks - Wednesdays @ 3 p.m. beginning January 12. 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.

     Port Angeles Healthy Youth Coalition. For more information, contact Dale Holiday, Clallam County Health & Human Services, dholiday@co.clallam.wa.us, (360) 417-2436.

     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.

     Parenting Wisely - Online class for parents of children ages 8-18. Learn skills proven to help with school and homework issues, chores, drug and alcohol use and family conflict. Any computer with internet access can be used. It is about 4 1/2 hours of instruction that can be done as your schedule allows within one month's time. Qualifies for 5 hours of continuing education for Foster Parents. Sponsored by Clallam County Community Network and Parenting Matters Foundation. Suggested Donation $20. Call Darinda Hagstrom at (360) 681-4019 or toll free (866) 943-5437 to register. See Flyer.

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.