Eligibility

Parent University, a comprehensive family engagement program of the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties based out of the Learning Community Center of North Omaha is comprised of individual family and center-based learning. Center-based learning was developed around four major areas: Parenting, Life Skills & Wellness, School Success, and Leadership. Under each major area, there are a variety of different courses parents can enroll in and learn from.

A parent or caregiver who has a child age 6 or younger and live in the following school attendance areas: OR Parents or Caregivers who has a child that attends one of the aforementioned schools in the following grades:

Parent University requires parents’ time but does not cost them any money.

Parent University is a program based out of the Learning Community Center of North Omaha (LCCNO). LCCNO has an onsite library where families can obtain a library card and check out toy kits and books. Parent University members also have access to free computers and printing services. Each member is assigned their own personal Educational Navigator who will meet with members monthly to ensure families are supported and connected to any needed resources.

Parent University began February 2015.

The Learning Community Center of North Omaha is a community center of the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties within Achievement Sub-council 2; therefore Parent University can only be offered within those boundaries. To ensure the program is helpful it was decided to take a targeted approach with started in specific areas prior to growing the program through the entire Achievement Sub-council 2 boundaries.

Call 402.505.4301 to schedule an appointment to join Parent University. First appointments take about 30 minutes.

Members are expected to attend parent-teacher conferences for their school-aged children, have monthly contact with their child’s teacher and their assigned Educational Navigator, and successfully completed a minimum of two Parent University courses each year they are in the program.

Yes, childcare is provided onsite for members while they are in courses and transportation is available if needed.

The shortest course is three weeks and the longest course offered is twelve weeks. Parent University does offer one-day workshops and forums, but they do not count towards the two-course minimum requirement. Members are encouraged to take courses based on their need. Also, the longer course usually includes incentives like gift cards.

Parent University is located inside of the Learning Community Center of North Omaha (1612 N 24th Street in Omaha, Nebraska).