Save the Date: Spring Soiree is May 17!

The 2025 Spring Soiree aims to raise funds for students.

The Bellevue College Parent Education Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) proudly announces the 2025 Spring Soiree that will be held May 17 from 5-7 p.m. in the idyllic setting of the Bellevue Botanical Garden. Our annual Spring Soiree is a very worthy cause, raising funds for student scholarships for our program. Through these scholarships, we are ...more about Save the Date: Spring Soiree is May 17!



Program Open Houses

The Parent Education program's Co-op preschools continue to hold open houses, as well as a few other programs (Infant, Toddlers, etc.). An open house is an awesome opportunity to explore different stations, activities and crafts your child may experience at one of our Co-op preschools. Typically, the open house will include a brief story or ...more about Program Open Houses


BC Parent Ed Co-op children’s registration

Fall 2025 registration for children for our Co-op classes (ages 3-5) began on Tuesday, January 21 for continuing students, while new student registration begins Monday, February 3. We have six different Co-op preschools across the Eastside. In Bellevue, Eastgate Co-op: www.eastgatecooperativepreschool.org In Issaquah, Issaquah Co-op: www.issaquahcooppreschool.com/ On Mercer Island, MILL: www.mercerislandlearninglab.org In Renton, Sunrise Co-op: ...more about BC Parent Ed Co-op children’s registration


Parent Ed Dual Enrollment form

If you are a parent who has siblings in the Parent Education program or are taking two sections of the same class (a Toddler class on different days of the week) or need any other schedule override in order to enroll in Parent Ed classes, please fill out our PDF form: Course Schedule Conflict OverrideDownload ...more about Parent Ed Dual Enrollment form


Reminder: PAC Goodwill Drive & Positive Discipline Talk

PAC Goodwill Drive! Saturday, August 24th, 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. to help support and provide access to families in the program. Every donation counts! Check your closets and homes for gently loved clothing, household items, kitchen wares, electronics, small furniture, toys, etc. Location: Back lot of 15220 Main Street, Bellevue, WA, 98007 (Church of the ...more about Reminder: PAC Goodwill Drive & Positive Discipline Talk


Parenting Talks this month & reminder of PAC Goodwill Drive on August 24th – need volunteers please!

Free Online Parenting Talk with Janelle Durham, MSW, 30 years of experience as a parent educator, and 10 years of working in the classroom with children age birth to 8 years. On Tuesday, August 20, 6:00-6:40 p.m., please join us for Getting Preschool Off to a Great Start. During the session, Janelle offers tips to get ready for the first ...more about Parenting Talks this month & reminder of PAC Goodwill Drive on August 24th – need volunteers please!


August News

It's Back to School time! As your older children are busy gearing up for grade school days, consider enrolling you and your younger child in one of our parent infant or toddler classes, or perhaps one of our art and science labs or Positive Discipline. We hope to meet you, or see you again in ...more about August News


Positive Discipline, Discovery Science Lab & More

Our Positive Discipline class is for parents of children aged 1-12 and covers foundational parenting principles, practical tools and tips to address misbehavior. It meets for five Wednesday evenings at 7:00-9:00 p.m. and is led by Kristin Nasman, M.Ed. and certified Positive Discipline trainer.  Even if you have taken this class before, it's great to have a ...more about Positive Discipline, Discovery Science Lab & More