PASS workshop focuses on starting children in school Published May 11, 2011 By PASS SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill -- The Airman and Family Readiness Center and Parent Advocates for Students and Schools, or PASS, held a workshop April 20 called "Starting Your Child in School." The workshop was part of an ongoing effort to educate parents on ways to give their children a successful and meaningful jump start toward their early education years, and educate parents on being a proper advocate for their child. The PASS workshops are led by parents and local educators who help military parents become better advocates for their children while transferring from school to school due to military relocations. Parents learn more about the local school systems, while educators learn more about the unique needs of military-connected students. This month's workshop was hosted by Jayme Hines. A panel of school administrators was also available to answer questions that parents had that were specific to their child's needs. During the workshop, Mrs. Hines focused on the objectives of the workshop "Starting Your Child in School." These objectives included: Helping children achieve a successful start to their education; Understanding how to register children in Illinois schools and documents required; Better understanding early literacy activities for children; -expensive ideas parents can use at home to help spark their child's natural desire to learn; Internet resources to help prepare children for school; and Understanding the importance of proper advocacy for children. More than 30 parents attended the workshop at the A&FRC. "Starting Your Child in School" will be offered again July 20. This parent workshop is just one example of the many successful workshops that PASS has planned. For more information, call A&FRC at 256-8668.