Prince William Office
Parent Education Program
8033 Ashton Ave. Suite 105
Manassas VA 20109
SYSTEMATIC TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE PARENTING (STEP) General Parenting Classes for parents of children in specific age groups: |
- Parents of Young Children (birth to 5)
- Parents of School-Age Children (ages 6-12)
- Parents of Teenagers (ages 13 and up)
Prince William Cooperative Extension is offering the following Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) groups. STEP is a six-week discussion group for parents and others who want to learn more effective ways to communicate and discipline. It is offered for three separate age groups Parents of Young Children (birth to age 5) Parents of School-Age Children (ages 6 to 12) and Parents of Teenagers (ages 13 and up). The cost to cover class materials is $40 for all six session per individual or couple. Class registration closes at 1 p.m. on the first day of the class. To register for a class call 703-792-6288 or e-mail the Parent Education Program to request more information. Click here to download the STEP flyer flier and Parenting Registration Form. All fees must accompany the registration form. Sorry we do not accept credit cards.
Class Schedules for Specific Age Groups
all evening classes are held from 7-9 p.m. |
Clases Preparacion Sistematica Para Educar Bien a los Hijos
WOODBRIDGE
MANASSAS
Young Child
Thursdays, 6/14 - 7/19/12
Sudley North Government Center
School-Age Child
Mondays 6/18 - 7/23/12
Sudley North Government Center |
Teen
Please look at our Juvenile Justice
Parenting Program Class schedule
Spanish
Mondays, 6/11 - 7/16/12
Sudley North Government Center |
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Parent Education groups are led by trained volunteers who have completed facilitator training and have also participated in the program. Group leaders use the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) curriculum. Through discussion, videos, and role playing the group explores ways to improve communication find effective means of discipline explore parental expectations and understand child development and the importance of good self-esteem. The material covered in each class specifically addresses age-group parenting issues.
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Virginia Cooperative Extension complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability and require auxiliary aids services or other accommodations for a workshop or meeting please discuss your accommodation needs at least five days prior to the event with Virginia Cooperative Extension 03-792-6288/TDD PC 1-800-828-1120.