2009-10 Class Schedule

(for information about classes currently underway)

How to Register for 2010-2011 Classes

Cooperative Preschools

For: Children who are three, four or five years of age before August 31st for the school year beginning each fall quarter

Watch a slide show of our co-op classes in action!

Overview

Research clearly indicates meaningful parent involvement in schools is one of the most powerful predictors of high student achievement and healthy development. During the early years, there is no better way to begin this involvement than by joining the Bellevue College (BC) Cooperative Preschool Program.

With the child at the center, there is a triangle of support for his or her preschool education: your child's preschool teacher, a Bellevue College Parent Education instructor, and you, the parent.

Here are your responsibilities as a parent in the program:

• periodically helping in the classroom
• attending monthly parent meetings where you enjoy a lecture and discussion on topics related to child development and behavior guidance presented by your Parent Education Instructor
• participating in the business of the non-profit Cooperative Preschool, guided by the preschool board

The best part of this preschool experience is having your child clearly receive this message: "My school is so important, my parents give it the most precious commodity they have - their time and attention."

Parents and children learning and growing together...What could be better than showing your child that learning is fun and something you value so highly you are willing to share the experience with him or her.

That's what Parent Education at Bellevue College is all about!

Interested?

Parents and their children enroll in the cooperative classes according to the child's age. There are classes for parents with three, four and five year olds. Some classes are mixed ages (multi-age classes). Children are guided by a trained teacher, with the parents assisting in a variety of activities that include music, story time, art experiences and special excursions. Both parent and child learn by doing.

Parents learn guidance techniques by working with the children, and in this way, develop a better understanding of their own and others' children. Parents are encouraged to continue to develop concepts and experiences with their own children at home. Administrative skills are also a valuable part of the program, as parents take on management roles in supervising the preschool's business affairs.

Evening parent education classes are held each month. These include lectures, videos, and discussion groups concerning subjects such as developmental sequences, sex and sexuality, children's emotions, sibling rivalry, consumer awareness, discipline, and family communication.

TO REGISTER: Your child must be 3 or 4 by August 31, 2010 with some exceptions, as noted in the schedule. Since registration policies vary greatly between the co-op preschool classes, please contact the individual registrars as soon as possible for observation times, registration dates and more specific information.

To register, simply call the Registrar listed for the co-op class of your choice.

Please note that class times, days, location and tuition are subject to change.

On Mercer Island

MERCER ISLAND CO-OP LEARNING LAB

Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club, 2825 West Mercer Way, Mercer Island

Moving to PEAK Boys & Girls Club for fall 2010.

Note: Parents participate in the classroom on a rotating basis. Observation is by appointment only. Call Registrar for an appointment. The Explore More class is a rich, exploratory-based environment.

Visit the website at http://www.mercerislandlearninglab.org.

In Bellevue

BELLEVUE-OVERLAKE CO-OP

Church of the Resurrection, 15220 Main St., Bellevue

Note: On-site parent-arranged sibling care is available during preschool sessions. Parents participate in the classroom on a rotating basis. Observation is by appointment only. Call Registrar for an appointment. Visit the BOCP website at http://bocpreschool.com.

BC CROSSROADS PRESCHOOL

Unity Church of Bellevue, 16330 N.E. 4th St., Bellevue

Note: On-site parent-arranged sibling care is available during preschool sessions. Schedule is flexible. Parents participate in the classroom on a rotating basis. Observation is by appointment only. Call Registrar for an appointment. Visit the website at www.bccrossroadspreschool.org.

EASTGATE CO-OP

Eastgate Congregational Church, 15318 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue

Note: On-site parent-arranged sibling care is available during preschool sessions. Parents participate in the classroom on a rotating basis. Call Registrar for an observation appointment. Visit the website at http://sites.google.com/site/eastgatecp.

In Renton

SUNSET CO-OP

Kennydale United Methodist Church, 3009 Park St. North, Renton (Kennydale)

Note: On-site parent-arranged sibling care is available during preschool sessions. Parents participate in the classroom on a rotating basis. Call Registrar for an observation appointment. Visit the website at www.sunsetpreschool.org.

SUNRISE CO-OP

May Valley area; exact location to be determined.

Parents participate in the classroom on a rotating basis. Call Registrar for facility tour.

Visit our website at: www.sunrisepreschool.org.

In Issaquah

ISSAQUAH CO-OP

Community Church of Issaquah, 205 Mountain Park Blvd. S.W., Issaquah

Note: On-site parent-arranged sibling care is available during preschool sessions. Parents participate in the classroom on a rotating basis. Observation is by appointment only. Call Registrar for an appointment. Visit the website at http://home.comcast.net/~issaquahpreschool/.

In Sammamish

PINE LAKE CO-OP

Pine Lake Community Club, 21333 S.E. 20th, Sammamish

Note: Parents participate in the classroom on a rotating basis. Call Registrar for an observation appointment. Visit the website at www.pinelakecoop.org.

In the Snoqualmie Valley

ALPINE CO-OP

American Legion Hall, 38625 S.E. River St., Snoqualmie

Note: Parents participate in the classroom on a rotating basis. Observation is by appointment only. Call Registrar for an appointment. Visit the website at http://alpinecooppreschool.org.

CARNATION CO-OP

Tolt Congregational Church (Pilgrim House), 4851 Tolt Ave., Carnation

Note: Parents participate in the classroom on a rotating basis. Observation is by appointment only. Call Registrar for an appointment. Visit the website at http://www.carnationcooppreschool.org.