At Tigard Playschool, parents and teachers work together as a team to create a safe and secure environment in which our children learn and grow.  Parental involvement is crucial to the overall success of the school and a co-op allows more involvement than a traditional school.  At Tigard Playschool, parent responsibilities include:

Parent-Teaching:  Under the guidance of the teacher, parents help facilitate activities, assist with safety control, playground supervision and cleanup.  While in the classroom, parents get to observe teacher/child interactions and watch their own child's growth and success.

Meetings:  By attending mandatory three general membership meetings and two mandatory class meetings throughout the year, parents will be well informed, receive parent education and have ample opportunity to voice concerns, offer suggestions or ask questions.

Committees:  Every family has an active part in the school operations by serving on a committee or holding a position on the Board of Directors.  The choice of committees/positions varies widely and every effort is made to match a family to the committee or position of their choice.

Parent-Teacher Training:  At the beginning of the school year, family members expecting to parent-teach will attend an orientation during the first general meeting to learn expectations, techniques and teacher tips to help foster a successful transition into the new school year.

Fundraising:  To help keep tuition costs down, each family is required to contribute to the school's fundraising goal. The annual fundraising obligation for one child enrolled in the school is as follows:  2's & 3's classes - $175, Mixed-Age classes - $200, Pre-K class - $225. A discount of approximately 35% is given to additional children enrolled in the school.