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Rock Hill Schools is excited to partner with York County First Steps
to share our 2025 Countdown to 4K & Kindergarten (CTK) summer programs
for rising 4K and kindergarten students.
Click here to view/download - English & Spanish-CTK Flyers
Click on the CTK bus to complete the interest survey.
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Awards
2004-"Best Community Engagement Effort" state-wide award from South Carolina First Steps
2014-Ana Frey-"Parent Educator of the Year" award from the Parents as Teachers National Center
2020-Blue Ribbon Quality Endorsement received from the Parents as Teachers National Center
2024-Grant for books for Rock Hill Schools "Leader in ME" initiative received from the Rock Hill Schools Foundation
Testimonials
1998-Shields-Testimonial Letter to School Board
2009 Tejeda-Parent Testimonial.pdf
2009-Chavez-Parent Testimonial
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Parent Education and Family Literacy Partnership
ParentSMART began in 1995 as a mandate from the South Carolina State Department of Education under Act 135.
- The mandate stated that all school districts in the state would create Parent Education programs to support parents in their role as their child’s best and first teacher.
- Since 1995, ParentSMART has grown into much more, supporting families in their role as their child’s most influential teacher.
Vision Statement
- ParentSMART empowers parents, guardians, and children to inspire lifelong learners.
Mission Statement
- ParentSMART is committed to providing leadership, educational support, and resources to collaborate with parents and guardians in their role as the child’s most influential teacher.
Brochures
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Babies are born to learn, and you are their first, most influential teacher!
How do you help your child develop, learn, and grow to realize their full potential?
For more information about ParentSMART and the services that we provide, please call 803.981.1557!
One of our Parent Educators at ParentSMART can help!
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Parent Education and Family Literacy Partnership
Parents as Teachers® helps you understand your child's development and connects you to the resources you need to make the best choices for your family.
ParentSMART uses Parents as Teachers® curriculum to conduct free personal visits customized to your family's needs.
It’s FREE! Sign up now!
Do you...
- live in Rock Hill?
- have a child two to five years old?
Would you like to...
- get your GED / High School Diploma (HSED)?
- learn English (ESL)?
- enter a career field?
- increase your income?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, then ParentSMART is right for you!
Please click here to complete a referral form.Once completed, please Email Cindy Taubenkimel or fax your form to 803.981.1906.
For more information, please contact ParentSMART at 803.981.1557.
Thank you for your interest in ParentSMART! One of our educators will contact you soon!
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Rock Hill Schools is excited to partner with York County First Steps
to share our 2025 Countdown to 4K & Kindergarten (CTK) summer programs
for rising 4K and kindergarten students.
Click here to view/download - English & Spanish-CTK Flyers
Click on the CTK bus to complete the interest survey. -
↵Click here for 2024-2025 ParentSmart Family Literacy - PACT and Special Event Schedules↵
Registration is Open for ParentSMART, Family Literacy, and York County First Steps Families ONLY!
Ask your Parent Educator for details and how to register.
La inscripción está abierta para ParentSMART, Alfabetización familiar, y ¡SOLO para familias de Primeros Pasos del condado de York!
Pregúntele a su educador de padres más detalles y cómo registrarse.
PACT Group Connection Feedback - QR Code
Comentarios sobre la conexión del grupo PACT: código QR
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Anyone who would like to volunteer, please go to the Rock Hill Schools website below to apply:
Volunteer link: https://www.rock-hill.k12.sc.us/Page/1188
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For more information about our partners, click on their logo below.
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Parent Education and Family Literacy Partnership
Sylvia Circle Family Learning Center, 929 Sylvia Circle, Rock Hill, SC 29730 | Phone: 803.981.1557 | Fax: 803.981.1906
Cindy Taubenkimel, Coordinator | Email
