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Parents as Teachers presenter reports district is serving 25 families (37 children) under four contracted units
Summary
A certified Parent Educator described the Parents as Teachers program model, screening and enrollment practices, and district caseload: USD 415 is contracted for four units (about 32 monthly visit slots) and currently serves 25 families, with four children on IFSP/IEP and program eligibility that has no income requirement.
A certified parent educator told the Hiawatha USD 415 Board of Education that the district’s Parents as Teachers (PAT) program is contracted for four units (equivalent to roughly 32 monthly visit slots) and currently serves 25 families representing 37 children.
The presenter (Speaker 6) described PAT as a research‑based early‑childhood program delivered primarily through certified home visits that focus on parent‑child interaction, developmentally appropriate parenting information and family well‑being. She said the district’s contracted four units translate to about 32 visits per month and that caseload management uses a weighted enrollment approach: families with 0–1 significant stressors receive one visit per month, families with two or more stressors receive two monthly visits, and DCF referrals or Bright Futures families receive weekly visits initially.
Speaker 6 said the district’s current caseload includes 25 families (serving 37 children) and that 20 of those families have 0–1 stressor while five have 2+ stressors; four children on the caseload have IFSPs or IEPs. The presenter emphasized that PAT is a universal program in the district (no income or disability eligibility thresholds) and explained prioritization criteria for limited slots (first‑time parents, lower income or high‑needs indicators such as parental disability, parental age under 21, substance use, foster care history or housing instability).
Board members asked how families enroll; Speaker 6 said families can contact her directly, call the board office, or reach district centers to request PAT services. Brochures are available at the front office, library and health department and referrals commonly come by word of mouth.
Next steps: board members were offered a data sheet with program metrics (Speaker 6 said she shared it with Mr. Mosher) and encouraged to direct potential participants to the district contacts listed.
