Parent educators are a valuable part of the Quality Endorsement and Improvement Process (QEIP), and their participation is not only encouraged—it’s expected. But this isn’t a solo journey! Think about […]
The formative years of a child’s life are critical for emotional, social, and cognitive growth. While physical development milestones often take center stage, mental health is just as vital. Cultivating […]
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, […]
Join PAT National Center with host, Erin Miller, for an inspiring journey into early childhood education! The Parents as Teachers National Center proudly introduces the “Parents as Teachers Podcast”, your […]
A Look Back at Our Collective Impact and Progress Across Illinois As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear it was a year of collaboration, growth, and dedication in Illinois. Together, […]
This month, HARC Leadership Team member, Darius Tandon, and colleagues published results from their study employing user-centered design methods in the development of a coaching manual for home visitors to […]
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 […]
PAT Engage is a new no cost, two-way communication and engagement app for use in your affiliate to further engage with families. Parents can easily communicate via text, voice or […]
The Prevention Initiative Compliance Checklist (PICC) has been updated for the new monitoring year and is now available on the ISBE Early Childhood Prevention Initiative website. Updated annually and posted […]
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. […]