Explore how conversations can transform screenings from a task to a relationship-building experience that strengthens trust and partnership. Participants will learn how to use screening discussions to deepen family understanding of their child’s development and to enrich the connection between parent, child, and home visitor. Objectives:
Dive deeper into how group connections support parents in interacting with their children in a setting outside of the home while engaging with other parents. PAT Essential Requirements and Quality standards will be reviewed along with types of Group Connections and the PAT Records. You will walk away with ideas for new and exciting Group […]
Challenges that arise when serving families involved in the child welfare system. Through reflection and shared experiences, we will explore the critical role home visiting plays in supporting these families, fostering positive outcomes, and strengthening relationships. Additionally, we will examine the three key areas of emphasis in a Parents as Teachers visit—parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, […]
Are you supervising a Parents as Teachers Affiliate program? Would you like to better understand requirements and best practices using the PAT home visiting model? Would you like a safe space to ask your questions and get support from others in a similar role? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, please consider […]
In this session, we’ll explore how to extend Parent-Child Interaction through meaningful literacy activities. We’ll discuss why early literacy matters, how incorporating it supports model fidelity, and share practical resources and ideas to bring literacy into every personal visit. Objectives:
Learn how the PICCOLO™ tool aligns with Parents as Teachers (PAT) parenting behaviors to enhance your work with families. This session will provide insights into observing and supporting positive parent-child interactions, helping you strengthen families' engagement and improve program outcomes by focusing on key parenting behaviors identified by PA
Are you supervising a Parents as Teachers Affiliate program? Would you like to better understand requirements and best practices using the PAT home visiting model? Would you like a safe space to ask your questions and get support from others in a similar role? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, please consider […]
The session will guide participants in effectively integrating the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines (IELG) into their home visit planning and documentation. Attendees will learn how to utilize the IELG to enhance Parent-Child Interactions and deepen Child Development Conversations, ensuring that visits are aligned with developmental goals. The session will also introduce strategies for using the […]
Are you supervising a Parents as Teachers Affiliate program? Would you like to better understand requirements and best practices using the PAT home visiting model? Would you like a safe space to ask your questions and get support from others in a similar role? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, please consider […]
