These five steps—Notice the serve, Return the serve, Give it a name, Take turns…and wait, Practice endings and beginnings—help parents, caregivers, and early childhood professionals recognize and respond to children’s […]
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 […]
We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the Mildred Winter Founder’s Scholarship, supporting attendance at the 2025 Parents as Teachers International Conference (PATCON25)! This year’s event will […]
At the recent ISBE Prevention Initiative Forum, hosted April 2–3, 2025, Start Early proudly supported the conference through our partnership with the Illinois State Board of Education. This year’s forum, […]
The PAT IL State Office is excited to share the Home Visiting Innovations Brief 2025, a valuable resource for our Parents as Teachers (PAT) home visiting programs across Illinois. This […]
Celebrate young children and the importance of early learning! Week of the Young Child (WOYC), hosted by NAEYC, is a fun-filled annual event that highlights the vital role early childhood […]
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, […]
Have you ever wondered what fathers see, hear, and feel when they walk into your program, center, clinic, or office? Father-friendly environments can help to create opportunities for engagement. Create […]
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 […]
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 […]