How do parents benefit from the cooperative program?

• Parents have an opportunity to observe their child with his/her peers; they can learn more about their child’s interests and behaviors.

• Parents can strengthen their techniques for working with children by observing teachers and other parents.

• Parents have opportunities to develop friendships with other families.

• They can communicate more easily with the teachers and other parents.

• They have first hand knowledge of classroom activities, policies and procedures.

• Parents may find it easier to send their child off to their first school experience when they are involved in the program.

Note:  The Virginia Cooperative Preschool Council web site provided some of the information for this section.

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