About Virtual and In-Person Classes
About Virtual Classes
The Parenting Education Programs is offering assistance from a distance with online parenting classes. If you are interested in registering for a virtual class, please check out the schedule below and email us with the age range you are interested in, 0-4 years, 5-11 years or 12-18 years, and a staff person will invite you to the next available online class. You can also contact us by phone by calling 703-324-7720.
Our classes meet the parent education guidelines developed by the Supreme Court of Virginia. If class requirements are completed, a certificate of completion is awarded during the last class.
About In-Person Classes
Families enrolled in the in-person programs can relax knowing that each class includes child care and an evening meal for all participants. All family members have age appropriate instruction to help with building strong, positive, respectful relationships within the family.
Our classes meet the parent education guidelines developed by the Supreme Court of Virginia. If class requirements are completed, a certificate of completion is awarded during the last class.
Participants' Testimonials
“The program surpassed expectations, and I applied several methods and techniques that directly and positively impacted my relationships with my children and our overall home environment.”
“Great class and awesome facilitators. [The class] has helped my son and his behaviors have noticeably improved as a result of implementing the things we learned here into our lives.”
“This class was great! Everything that I learned and put into practice has worked. I have a better system with rules and consequences at home. All the techniques (negation, privileges, compliments) have helped me to have a better understanding and relationship with my kids. The classes have also helped my kids open up to me and understand our new routine of parenting with love.”
“I’m a new mom and I feel I’m doing a great job because of them (PEP).”
ARC Reflections Classes
ARC Reflections provides caregivers with tools to help children and teens learn to regulate themselves, feel connected, and build strengths.
These classes are offered in English and Spanish.
9-10 sessions
Classes
3/1/22-5/3/22 Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. (Kinship)
This class will be held virtually.
Mary Elizabeth Fleming 703-324-7870
Interested and ready to participate in an ARC Reflections class? Contact Parenting Education by email, phone at 703-324-7720 or contact the name listed in the class information.
African American Culturally-Focused Parenting Classes Offered in English
African American Culturally-Focused Parenting Classes Offered in English
The core curriculum is the same as the basic Parenting Education Programs but it also emphasizes how African American history has affected the parenting style for African Americans. This curriculum delves into African American history, culture, and traditions.
These African American culturally-focused classes are offered in English.
12-13 sessions (depending on the curriculum used)
Classes
5-11 Age Range
6/7/22-8/23/22 Tuesdays 6-8 p.m.
This class will be held virtually
Lisa Payne-Chesley 703-324-7734.
Interested and ready to participate in an African American Parenting Class? Contact Parenting Education by email, phone at 703-324-7720 or contact the name listed in the class information.
0-4 Age Range Parenting Classes Offered in English and Spanish
0-4 Age Range Parenting Classes Offered in English and Spanish
Parents learn to recognize and understand feelings; nurturing parenting routines; infant massage; child development; and ways to foster positive self esteem in themselves and their children. Uses the Active Parenting Curriculum.
These classes are offered in English and Spanish.
16 sessions
Classes
6/8/22-9/21/22 Wednesdays 6-8 p.m.
This class will be held virtually.
Raiza Barraza 703-324-7745
Mary Elizabeth Fleming 703-324-7870
8/8/22-11/28/22 Mondays 5:30-8 p.m. (Spanish)
ACCA Child Development Ctr.
7200 Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA 22003
Raiza Barraza 703-324-7745
Sammy Zeballos 703-324-3532
9/12/22-12/19/22 Mondays 5:30-8 p.m.
Fairfax Church of Christ
3901 Rugby Road
Fairfax, VA 22033
Lisa Payne-Chesley 703-324-7734.
Interested and ready to participate in a class for parenting children ages 0-4? Contact Parenting Education by email, phone at 703-324-7720 or contact the name listed in the class information.
5-11 Age Range Parenting Classes Offered in English and Spanish
5-11 Age Range Parenting Classes Offered in English and Spanish
Parents and children learn to increase their empathy, discover new ways to encourage appropriate behaviors, build positive self-concept and self-esteem, and learn how to have fun as a family. Uses the Nurturing Parenting Curriculum. View the schedule of classes.
These classes are offered in English and Spanish.
13-16 sessions (depending on the curriculum used)
Classes
7/12/22-10/25/22 Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. (Spanish)
This class will be held virtually.
Agustina Bravo 703-324-7196
8/3/22-11/16/22 Wednesdays 6-8 p.m.
This class will be held virtually.
Marcus Garr 703-324-7737
9/7/22-12/14/22 Wednesdays 5:30-8 p.m. (Spanish)
Messiah United Methodist Church
6215 Rolling Road
Springfield, VA 22152
Agustina Bravo 703-324-7196
Alba Quinones 703-324-7310
9/12/22-12/21/22 Mondays 5:30-8 p.m.
Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church
2001 Sherwood Hall Lane
Alexandria, VA 22309
Marcus Garr 703-324-7737
Interested and ready to participate in a class for parenting children ages 5-11? Contact Parenting Education by email, phone at 703-324-7720 or contact the name listed in the class information.
12-18 Age Range Parenting Classes Offered in English and Spanish
12-18 Age Range Parenting Classes Offered in English and Spanish
Family members learn nurturing communication strategies, how to recognize each other’s needs, how to understand the developmental stages of adolescence, and ways to build their own personal power, self-concept and self-esteem. Uses the Active Parenting Curriculum for Spanish classes. Uses the Nurturing Parent Curriculum for English classes. View the schedule of classes.
These classes are offered in English and Spanish.
12 sessions
Classes
6/14/22-8/23/22 Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. (Spanish)
This class will be held virtually.
Alba Quinones 703-324-7310
9/26/22 – 12/12/22 Mondays 6-8 p.m. (Spanish)
This class will be held virtually
Alba Quinones 703-324-7310
9/27/22 –12/20/22 Tuesdays 6-8 p.m.
This class will be held virtually
Lisa Payne-Chesley 703-324-7734
Mary Elizabeth Fleming 703-324-7870
Interested and ready to participate in a class for parenting children ages 12-18? Contact Parenting Education by email, phone at 703-324-7720 or contact the name listed in the class information.
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