Evidence-based excellence
The Parents As Teachers Model
All Jamestown Community Learning Council programs incorporate the evidence-based Parents as Teachers (PAT) home visiting model. This model is designed to enhance child development and school achievement through parent participation in developmentally appropriate early learning activities.
Est. 1991
PACT
Parents and Children Together (PACT) is a free learning program that emphasizes developing literacy skills. The program is for parents with preschool children who attend Love Elementary School.
Parents and children learn together and share activities such as story time and music, art, and language literacy. PACT includes special events and field trips. Parents can also participate in ESL classes.
Breakfast and lunch are provided for participating children. The PACT program follows the Jamestown Public Schools academic calendar.
Est. 1992
Project LINC
Project LINC (Learning Is Never Complete) had the distinction of being Jamestown’s first and longest running on-site school age childcare program. After 28 years, our partnership with JPS has been transferred and LINC is now running under the leadership of the YMCA. Not only does the LINC name remain, so does a wonderful program for the children of Lincoln School.
Est. 1999
The TEAM Program
Teenage Education and Motherhood (TEAM) supports teen parents who are working to obtain a high school diploma. Through TEAM, teen parents work with a JCLC liaison to enhance their parenting skills and become their child’s first, best teacher.
Teen parents engage with the Parents As Teachers (PAT) curriculum during the school day and receive two personalized home visits every month. PAT helps teen parents understand each stage of their child’s development and offers enrichment opportunities like support groups, celebrations, and workshops.
TEAM is a collaborative partnership between Jamestown Public Schools, YWCA of Jamestown, and Jamestown Community Learning Council.
Est. 1999
PACERS
Parents Activating Children’s Education Results in Success (PACERS) provides early learning experiences for children in UPK through Grade 4. Fun-filled and developmentally appropriate, these experiences are offered through monthly home or school site visits by a JCLC liaison who serves as a family’s educational partner. PACERS also offers parent engagement programs that link families with school and community services.
PACERS is a collaborative partnership between Jamestown Community Learning Council and Jamestown Public Schools.
Where to find us
PACERS Locations
We are proud to offer the PACERS to parents and their children throughout Jamestown.
A Children’s Place
509 Prendergast Avenue
Bush School
150 Pardee Avenue
Fletcher School
301 Cole Avenue
Head Start at Holy Family
1135 North Main Street
Heritage House Childcare
Learning Center
155 Prather Avenue
Lincoln School
301 Front Street
Love School
50 East Eighth Street
Ring School
333 Buffalo Street
YWCA
401 North Main Street
Est. 2016
EASE
Educational Advocacy and Scholastic Enrichment (EASE) provides school-based family engagement events to help students and their parents learn about classroom curriculum, extracurricular opportunities, and how parents can become partners in their child’s learning.
EASE also offers opportunities for parents, including visitation to the child’s classroom, support groups, and workshops. A JCLC liaison helps “EASE” the transition from elementary to middle and high school by encouraging parents to become advocates for their child’s educational experience.
EASE is a partnership between Jamestown Community Learning Council and Jamestown Public Schools.
Est. 2023
Healthy Families Chautauqua
The Healthy Families Chautauqua home visiting program matches parents with knowledgeable and caring workers who provide information and support during pregnancy and early childhood. Services include helping families access community resources and services, educating families on parenting and child development, connecting families with medical providers, and assessing children for developmental delays.
Est. 2018
PAT APPROVED
The Parents As Teachers (PAT) Approved program offers individualized, interactive early learning experiences for the young siblings of school-aged children.
During monthly home visits, PAT liaisons offer child development resources, developmental screenings, and service referrals in addition to classroom visitation opportunities, support groups, and workshops. The program also creates social, group opportunities that connect parents and children with other young families.
PAT Approved is a collaborative partnership between JCLC and E2CC BOCES. This CoSer program is offered in the Frewsburg, Southwestern, Dunkirk, Silver Creek, and Falconer school districts. Districts can access Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation grant funding to help offset first-year cost.
Est. 2011
Community-based Parents as Teachers
Our community-based Parents As Teachers (PAT) program operates year-round and serves families with children ages birth to 5, providing twice-monthly home visits, child development resources, and developmental screenings that connect families to services and help children achieve milestones.
JCLC home visitors provide individualized, interactive activities for parents and children to enjoy at home, including story time, arts and crafts, and more. The program also creates social, group opportunities that connect parents and children with other young families.
Est. 2015-16
ASA
After School Amigos (ASA) is a unique after-school learning program for English Language Learner (ELL) students in K through Grade 4 at Love and Ring Elementary Schools. The program develops English language and literacy skills through fun and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Snacks are provided each day during the program and at family night events throughout the year.
Activities that parents and children can enjoy at home are also provided during periodic visits by a JCLC home/school liaison. Parents and children learn together with activities like story-time, arts and crafts, and more.
Cost: Free
Hours: 3-5 p.m.
Ring School: Mondays & Wednesdays
Love School: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Est. 2017
PAT Plus Linkages Until Success
PAT PLUS is a year-round program that follows students as they graduate from our TEAM program. It is a comprehensive program that combines the evidence-based Parents As Teachers (PAT) home visitation program with additional services for young mothers who wish to advance their education and employment.
PAT PLUS includes twice-monthly home visits, family events, child development resources and screenings, and service referrals. JCLC home visitors provide individualized, interactive activities for parents and children to enjoy at home, including story time, arts and crafts, and more. The program also creates social, group opportunities that connect parents and children with other young families.
PAT PLUS is a collaborative partnership between Jamestown Community Learning Council and the YWCA of Jamestown, made possible with funding from the Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative (ESPRI).
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 129, Jamestown, NY 14702
Office Location: 501 W 3rd Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
Telephone: (716) 483-5624
Email: jclcprograms@gmail.com
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