This program is designed to provide support to families throughout pregnancy until their child  enters Kindergarten. PAT is FREE for all families in the Mountain View-Birch Tree R-3 School  District. Services can begin during pregnancy and continue until the child enters kindergarten.  Children learn more during the first five years than at any other time in life and this program  helps parents understand how their child grows and learns. For more information, contact (417)  934-5408. 

Services include: 

Personal Visits – educators trained in child development offer suggestions for learning activities.  The number of visits varies from family to family. 

Developmental Screenings – this is a summary of your child’s development, focusing on  language, cognitive, motor and social skills. Health, hearing, and vision are also screened.  Screenings are offered for 3 months through Kindergarten entry. 

Referrals – connections with other community agencies are offered.