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India, Costa Rica, Greece and Brazil. from over 30 countries. Two full-time ESL teachers, two part-time SLBP teachers, and worked with the students. Students came daily to the center schools, which included two senior highs, four junior highs, schools. In the past, students have been served two full-time aides from their home and ei ght elementary' The program emphasized receptive and expressive English language, reading and writing skills, as well as cultural exposure. This program has been in the district nine years. This is the first year a center has been established. Early Childhood Family Education and P.A.C.T. Program The Early Childhood and Family Education in-center program served a total of 507 parent-child twosomes during 1978-79. A peak enrollment of 191 twosomes were served in the spring compared to 141 during winter and 175 in the fall. Highlighting the year was the move into the Community Resource Center after three years of programming using local churches. Besides moving into a permanent location, the part-time staff of six has worked hard to replicate the Seton Hall Preschool program from St. Cloud. Many new materials and instructional aids have been purchased and quality inservices pro- vided as part of the grant. The program began a two year pilot Homebound Developmental Learn project in cooperation with Ramsey County Nursing Services during June, 1978. Three part- time visitors have visited 70 families to demonstrate creative play-learn tech- niques. 15 detailed packets consisting of a toy bag and information manual have been developed and monthly inservices are held at the center. Approximately 500 Girl Scouts, leaders and parents have participated in badge labs, specially planned sessions and meetings at the center. Arrangements have been made through the Resource Center. The focal point for the many faceted program is the Family Library. Presently, there are 41 members who have paid $10 for the priviledge of checking out books, toys, games and equipment. A large number of the checkout items have been donated. A successful Toy Drive was held in December. Diane Roth, a CETA employee, has been the full-time employee at the center this year. Approximately 60 interested persons have visited the center to learn more about the program's operation and to observe sessions in progress. Visitors have come from Centennial High School in Circle Pines, the Day Care Association, and other communities such as White Bear Lake, Edina and Rosemont. A Fall and Winter Open House were held to share the program with the community. P.A.C.T., Parents and Children Together, is a program for pre-kindergarten aged children, birth to age 5, and their parents designed to support parents in their efforts in raising children; to offer alternative methods of parenting techniques; to help create effective communication between parents and their children; to supplement the discovery and learning experiences of children and to aid in the preparation of parent's and children's attitudes toward later school years.