Parents as Teachers Illinois State Office

Virtual Foundational and Model Implementation Training
2026-02-23 10:00 - 2026-03-06 12:00 (America/New_York)
This 40-hour certification training is designed for Parents as Teachers affiliate staff who will implement the Parents as Teachers evidence-based model to support families whose children are prenatal to three years of age. In addition to the Foundational Training content and access to the Foundational Curriculum, this course offers implementation strategies and resources to effectively deliver quality Parents as Teachers services. Learners can expect a combination of self-paced online modules and live, online sessions Successful completion results in PAT model certification.

Virtual Foundations of Center-Based Family Engagement Training
2026-03-05 10:00 - 2026-03-13 12:00
This training will span two weeks. The live zoom classes will occur March 5, 6, 12, and 13. In this 30-hour training, participants connect the PAT Approach with the building blocks of engagement to enhance how they are working with families to meet both child and family outcomes. The course includes access to a robust parenting curriculum and an overview of how to navigate it, including highlighting key resources that are essential to addressing common developmental and family-well-being topics that center-based professionals discuss with parents.
