About HIPPY

  • HIPPY stands for Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters. It is a free 3-year home-based program offered to children between the ages of 3-5 whom reside in the Irving Independent School District. The foundation of the HIPPY program is, “All children can learn” and “All parents want what’s best for their children”.  The HIPPY program curriculum focuses on Literacy, Math, Science, Motor and Language.  Throughout the school year, Home Instructors conduct weekly home visits to Role Play with Parents and inform them on community events. The purpose of the HIPPY program is to work with parents and help them prepare their children for Academic Success.

    AmeriCorps

    HIPPY Home Instructors at the Irving Independent School District serve the community as AmeriCorps members. Irving’s HIPPY Home Instructors serve a total of 4 years and conduct over 3,600 community service hours. At the end of each school year completed, Home Instructors are awarded an educational award to attend a College/University of their choice.

    A+ HIPPY

    In 2016, Irving HIPPY expands and offers instruction for families that have 3, 4, or 5-year-old children that have been identified or diagnosed with an Autism disability. The HIPPY program staff works closely with the HIPPY State office and the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center (KFAC) to receive required training to implement on A+ families.

    Benefits

    • Free curriculum, books and supplies.
    • Weekly instruction out of the comfort of your own home.
    • Child’s pre-academic skills improve.
    • Parent involvement in school increases.
    • Increased interaction between parent and child.
    • Opportunity for child to attend summer school for pre-k preparation.
    • Community Resources offered.
    • FFF- Food, Fit & Fun instruction.
    • Prevention efforts
    • Family support
    • Monthly Parent Workshops

    HIPPY Field Trips

    The HIPPY program receives sponsorship from the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) to offer free field trips for HIPPY families throughout the academic school year. These educational excursions provide academic enrichment and social experiences for parents and children. Field trip locations are Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Arboretum, and Perot Museum of Science.

    HIPPY Scholarship

    In 2013, the first HIPPY academic scholarship was awarded. The goal of the HIPPY scholarship is to provide continued learning opportunities to high school seniors whom graduated from the HIPPY program.
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