![Text Box: PEP: Pregnancy Education and Parenting
History of the Program: The Pregnancy Education and Parenting Program originally began as the School Age Parenting Program (SAPP) pilot program in 1988-1989 under the direction of the 71st Legislature. The Texas Education Association (TEA) renamed the program “PEP” in 1990-1991. Currently, there are 277 PEP programs statewide. The SMCISD PEP program was established in 1990, and is a special program of the San Marcos CISD.
Areas of Service:
Eligibility- Any pregnant or parenting student (teen fathers are encouraged to enroll) who resides in the San Marcos CISD.
Child Care- is provided for children of school-age parents at no cost. A state licensed child development center is located on the high school campus. The highly-qualified staff and well-equipped center ensure the children’s safety and provide fun, meaningful learning experiences while their parents work toward graduation.
Case Management (Children and Pregnant Women-CPW) – is provided by a licensed social worker. Students are linked to needed local, state, and federal programs and agencies. The program maintains a contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide CPW services.
Parenting Education- is provided by a certified teacher through a TEA approved, for-credit course offering parents lessons in pre- and post-natal health, child development, family systems, budgeting, coping skills and academic counseling.
Bus Transportation- is provided for students and their children in need of rides to and from school at no cost. The bus is equipped with seat belts and child safety seats. Staff members are also available to provide transportation to appointments.
Compensatory Education Home Instruction (CEHI)- is provided by certified teachers for 6 weeks after delivery.
Cooperative Programs- are available to students 16 years and older who are interested in employment opportunities.
Vocational Classes- are required of participants in order to ensure that each student has a marketable skill for employment after graduation.
Coordination With Community Agencies- is a priority, with information and referrals provided as needed.
Counseling Services- are available through staff members, school counselors, and by referrals to community organizations.
Funding for PEP:
Pregnancy Education and Parenting (PEP) Grant [state $]
Texas Workforce Commission/ Child Care Management Services (CCMS) [state $]
Pregnancy Related Services (PRS) [TEA state $]
Medicaid Reimbursement [federal $]
Various grants and donations
Links and Contact Information:
SMCISD
Central Offices
501 S. LBJ
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6700
www.smcisd.edu
TEA
Texas Education Agency
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 463-9734
www.tea.state.tx.us/pep/index.html
For Information About This Website, Contact:
emailto: jennifer.vogel@smcisd.net
ORIGINAL WEB DESIGN BY:
Hilary Hutto, SWT SOWK Intern
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Mission: to assist students with their educational pursuits by enabling school-age parents, through education, to become self-sufficient, responsible, job-oriented citizens.
Goal: to reduce the number of students who drop out of school due to pregnancy and/or parenthood and to recover young parents who are 21 years or younger to the educational system. |
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