Join the Dassel-Cokato Advisory Council The Dassel-Cokato Early Childhood Advisory Council is a fantastic group of volunteers that provide support and feedback to the Dassel-Cokato Early Childhood Programs regarding early learning and parenting opportunities such as Play and Learn Preschool, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE), and special events. YOU can become part of this dynamic group! We need the input of parents, grandparents, and community members like you to work together with us to identify and address the needs of Dassel-Cokato families with young children. This council meets monthly (8 months) and free childcare is provided. If you would like to visit with a council member and/or join the advisory council, please call reach out to Angela Smith, Early Childhood Coordinator, at 320-286-4120. Purpose The purpose of this Council shall be to insure the Early Childhood Programs provide support to parents in their efforts in raising children, offer child development information and alternative parenting techniques, help relay effective communication between parents and their children, supplement the discovery and learning experiences of children and promote positive parental attitudes through their children's school years. Membership Any person is eligible for membership to the Advisory Council, however, the Council will be made up of Early Childhood Family Education/Learning Readiness (preschool) parent-users and other interested residents of District 466. A maximum of 20 members will make up the Council. Members are eligible for: a once yearly $10.00 discount for classes during their service on the Council, waived the preschool registration fee and early preschool class registration in the spring.