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Enhancing Parent-Child Interactions: Using PICCOLO™ to Support PAT Parenting Behaviors

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 PAT. To register, please email kglow@startearly.org

Supporting Transitions For Children and Families

The session will focus on the critical role that transition planning plays. Participants will explore the importance of thoughtful and intentional approaches, emphasizing how these can reduce stress for families and promote positive outcomes for children. The session will highlight the home visitor's role in the process, discussing strategies for guiding families through transitions. Attendees […]

Using the Illinois Early Guidelines to Support Visit Planning and Documentation

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 […]

Group Connections: Bringing Families Together

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 […]

Using the PAT Health Record to Support Health Outcomes

The session Using the PAT Health Record to Support Health Outcomes will focus on the effective use of the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Child Health Record to promote positive health outcomes for children. Participants will learn best practices for accurately completing the Child Health Record and how to use this information to inform future discussions […]

PAT Visit Frequency: Strategies to Increase the Positive Impacts of Home Visiting

In this session on PAT Visit Frequency, participants will explore the critical role of consistent home visits in maximizing the positive impacts of the program. We will examine common barriers to meeting visit frequency requirements, discuss best practices for overcoming these challenges, and share strategies for effectively engaging families. By the end of the session, […]

Enhancing Parent-Child Interactions: Using PICCOLO™ to Support PAT Parenting Behaviors

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 PAT. To register, please email janderson@startearly.org