Creative play is a powerful tool for fostering emotional intelligence and social skills in young children. The upcoming webinar, “Where Creative Play and Social-Emotional Development Meet,” led by early childhood […]
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to come together in person this spring in Springfield! Partnering with Child Care for All, COFI, Illinois Action for Children, Raising Illinois, […]
Deadline: February 21, 2025 Are you passionate about supporting children and families through home visiting? Do you have valuable insights, research, or best practices to share with professionals in the […]
Parents as Teachers is committed to supporting affiliates understand and implement the new child welfare resources. One of the most significant changes is the concept of parent-only visits, which may […]
By Teresa Duffey, Assistant Program Manager, PAT IL State Office Fall is one of our favorite times of year for many reasons, not the least of which is the opportunity […]
As the Illinois State Board of Education kicks off their hearings to determine next year’s budget, learn how you can join Start Early in requesting a $75 million increase to […]
These webinars explore important topics such as mindful self-compassion, changes to Medicaid; supporting family economic mobility, and others. You can find the recordings here.
Join us this Fall for an engaging six-part webinar series introducing a practical, action-oriented framework for creating more equitable early childhood classrooms. Earn CEUs or count webinars (sessions) towards your CDA. […]
Native early childhood programs depend on a dedicated, qualified, and committed workforce. This webinar will focus on the recruitment and retention of staff and how to incorporate best practices to […]
Tuesday, October 31, 2023, 1:00-2:30pm CT / 2:00-3:30pm ET Evidence has shown that community-based doulas are a critical part of a comprehensive system of care to improve our nation’s maternal […]