The Learning Program - Omaha
****Educators are welcome to attend any or all of the lecture portion of the program for free. Please email Leah Janke, Education Programs Coordinator, at janke@dsamidlands.org with the date you would like to attend.
This program is open to children ages 4-7 and their parents. The Learning Program Omaha meets one Saturday per month for 8 sessions and is limited to 12 families. During each hour and a half session, children receive small group instruction with a focus on literacy, numeracy, fine motor skills and language development from special educators and therapists. Simultaneously in a separate classroom, parents in the program receive instruction on a wide range of topics such as "Introduction to Literacy", "Early Number Concepts", and "Teaching about Time". At-home materials are distributed to allow parents to reinforce the skills learned during the session at home. Teachers and therapists affiliated with the program receive information about effective teaching strategies and cognitive, developmental and educational research.
The cost of the program is $200 and you must commit to you and your child attending all 8 sessions. The cost of the program covers all materials for the class and home, along with the monthly sessions. You will receive 20 books from The Learning Program and The Learning Program number line that are yours to keep.
We will also offer a parent only option for the lecture portion of the program. This still requires you to commit to the full program, but your child does not attend the class nor do they have to be the age of the class participants. This is a great opportunity for parents of younger children or older children who may still need help with reading / writing skills. The cost for this option is $100. Materials are available to print online for free for parents who register for the parent only portion.
