The Parenting Program

 

 Program Description

 

The Early Childhood Education/Parenting Program is a Boulder Valley School District program, designed to support pregnant and parenting students while they carry out a High School pathway to graduation. Students continue their regular high school schedule, which includes a mandatory year of ECEP classes (V66 and/or V77), where Positive Parenting skills and Life Management and Health modules are taught. The children of these students are cared for during school hours within our onsite Nursery Learning Center by a team of highly qualified and dedicated staff.

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 Courses Available

 

V67 Career Prep I
Level: One or more semesters
Offered: 10 credits per semester
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Teen Parent Program or Instructor Approval

For students enrolled in The Parenting Program. This 20 credit course includes a planned sequence of unpaid work related experiences related to the development of employability and entry level job skills. In addition, this course includes life management, interpersonal relationships, child development, parenting skills, and pre and postnatal care.

H50 Living on Your Own
Level: One or more semesters
Offered: 10 credits per semester
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Teen Parent Program or Instructor Approval


This semester long course is designed to help you sharpen your focus on your own life. It is to help you gain a clear picture of who you are, how you got that way, and most importantly, to help you make wise choices in your life. Topics include: relationships, housing, personal finance, parenting, communications, healthy life style, food and nutrition, and preparing for life after high school.

H74 Teen Choices
Level: One quarter
Offered: 5 credits
Prerequisite: Enrollment in Teen Parent Program or Instructor Approval

The purpose of this course is to acquire academic knowledge and understanding necessary for healthy decision making during the teen years. Students integrate knowledge, skills and practices required by individuals to develop, manage and strengthen:

  • Personal Power and Success
  • Personal Wellness
  • Personal Relationships
  • Understanding Personal Sexuality
  • Teens and the Law

Emphasis is placed on teens as valued individuals who take responsibility for personal success and contribute to family and community well-being.

 

 Contact

 
Phone:
720-561-5723
 

 Instructors/Staff

 

  Staff Contact List

Wendy Pearson:  Program Coordinator

Amy Carlough:  Nursery Learning Center Director

Leslie Boyhan:   Program Nurse

Lisa Durban:  Academic Tutor

Sara Huth: Instructor

NLC Paraeducators:

Kathryn Hitchcock

Sara Bocci

Shannon Donahue

Mary Henry

Jenny Lucas

Susan Tsuda

Selma George

Kathy Lindquist