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Prevention Works!

Mission: Prevention Works! is a coalition that promotes
positive childhoods in Clallam County


PW! Update January 3, 2023

Calendar & Events

Storytime is back in January! Songs, rhymes, stories, and play — that's just what's needed to start a fun new year. Learn more at nols.org/storytime


Storytime is now offered at Clallam Bay Branch Library, Last Thursday, Jan. 26-10:30-11am


Sequim Branch Library is offering a theme each month; January 7 is all about winter sleepiness and animals that hibernate. Once per month on First Saturday, Jan. 7, 9:30-10am


Preschool Storytimes at the Port Angeles Main Library:

  • Preschool: Tuesdays, 10:30-11am;

  • Baby: Fridays, 9:30-10am;

  • Toddler: Fridays, 10:30-11am.

January 19th 6:30-8:30pm

Taking a Dive Into Deep Culture: The Transformative Power of Indigenous Pedagogy – Register now


For nearly a century Native American students have experienced the poorest educational outcomes in Washington state and nationally. These outcomes are deeply rooted in the hundreds of years of ongoing colonization; which includes the 150 years of public Indian education since the boarding school era. The emergence of neurobiology has shed light on what Indigenous people have always known; that culture is a protective factor and builds resilience in Indigenous children. This presentation describes what deep culture is (beyond clothes, food, songs, etc.) and what happens in the brain and body when taught through a deep cultural context. Native American cultural values, practices and behaviors can enhance brain and epigenetic function which can supercharge learning experiences for all.


This fully virtual training will be offered via zoom. Participants will have access to a live 1 hour and 30 minute presentation followed by 30 minutes of discussion and question and answer. This presentation will be recorded and participants will be provided access to the recording for 30 days following the presentation.


Participants will be able to earn STARS credit or Clock Hours - you must remain on the entire live training in order to receive credit.

Cost for the training is $15 or FREE for all WAEYC members.
This training will be presented in English with Spanish Interpretation available.

For more details and salary information go to www.waeyc.org or write us at WAEYC@WAEYC.org.

Parenting

Parenting Class at First Step Starts January 5th!!


Peninsula Pre-Three Cooperative (Port Angeles)

A parent-run cooperative preschool affiliated with Peninsula College's Family Life Education Program.


Program Philosophy

Peninsula Pre-3 Cooperative is a place for parents, grandparents, and caregivers join their young child(ren) each week for a wide variety of activities led by an experienced Early Childhood Education teacher. Adults join each other with a Parent Education Instructor from Peninsula College to discuss child development and other parenting topics. The Peninsula Pre-3 Cooperative has been offering programs to parents of young children on the Peninsula since 1975.


Class Times & Age Groupings

TUESDAY CLASS – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.: 10 months – 2 years*
WEDNESDAY CLASS – 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.: 18 months – 3 ½ years*
THURSDAY EVENING CLASS – 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.: 10 months – 3 ½ years*

* Child's age in September


Fees

Registration: $40.00 per year; non-refundable
Tuition:
$125.00 per quarter for morning classes (11 classes)
$100.00 per quarter for evening class (11 classes)

Scholarships are available, please contact the membership coordinator for more information.


Please call to arrange your visit. Membership Coordinator
Phone: (360) 207-5663

Email: peninsulaprethree@gmail.com


Registration and Online Forms

Welcome! Pre-Three Cooperative (Jovial.org)

Immunization Form and Exemption Certificate


Calendar

  • Winter quarter starts January 10th, 2023

  • Spring quarter starts March 28th, 2023

  • Contact us for more information


Safety Video

Activities

Activities include:

  • Music

  • Art

  • Social Interactions

  • Dramatic Play

  • Outdoor Play

Mind in the Making Resources


Learning and Video Games

Focus & Self-Control

'“My son LOVES his video games. I’m not opposed to him playing them since knowing how to use electronics is important in today’s world. I want to make sure that when he does play with video games, he’s also developing his mind. Any suggestions?”


Skill-Building Opportunities

Turn challenging moments into skill-building opportunities.

Picky Eating, Bedtime Fears, Meltdowns, Constant Crying, Sibling Rivalry: what's a parent to do?

Mind in the Making is here to help you discover the skills that every child needs. We've researched the questions parents most frequently ask each other, their families and the professionals in their lives. And we’ve taken those questions and created 1-page guides for parents and professionals to help them turn common behavioral issues into opportunities to promote life skills in children.


Many resources are available here to answer many of parents' questions:

News and Research

Know a child who might need extra help? PAVE has resources…

If someone who knows the student asks for an evaluation, the school is responsible to:

  • Document the request

  • Record the date the referral was made

  • Provide a referral form in the person’s native language

  • Respond to the request within 25 school days


Sample Letter to Request Evaluation A Brief Overview

  • Washington State requires special education referrals to be in writing (WAC 392-172A-03005). Anyone with knowledge of a student can write a referral.

  • The state provides a form for making a special education referral, downloadable from a website page titled, Making a Referral for Special Education. The form is not required—any written request is valid.

  • Schools are responsible to provide families with a referral form in their native language and to provide qualified interpreters so families can participate in all meetings to discuss their student’s special education eligibility and services.

  • Another option is to write a referral using the sample letter at the end of this article.

  • Evaluation process and family/student rights are described in the special education Procedural Safeguards, updated in 2022.


More information from PAVE

Employment

First Step Family Support Center


To apply, please email resume and letter of interest to: employment_fstep@olypen.com


Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

OlyCAP


Quileute Tribe Early Childhood Education


Peninsula College