The PAT IL State Office is offering a group Technical Assistance (TA) series focused on Policies and Procedures, a key component of meeting and maintaining quality standards. This flexible series is designed so staff can attend any of the scheduled dates that best fit their availability. Each session will provide guidance on the importance of […]
The PAT IL State Office is offering a group Technical Assistance (TA) series focused on Policies and Procedures, a key component of meeting and maintaining quality standards. This flexible series is designed so staff can attend any of the scheduled dates that best fit their availability. Each session will provide guidance on the importance of […]
This session is about more than checking a box—we’ll look at how data can truly inform and strengthen practice. Together, we’ll revisit the PAT approach to data collection, explore the purpose of PAT records, and consider how the information we gather can be used meaningfully to support families. Objectives:
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:
This session will introduce the Parents as Teachers (PAT) Foundational 2 Curriculum, designed to support work with families of children ages 3–6. Participants will explore the similarities and differences between the Foundational Curriculum and Foundational 2, with a focus on the PAT approach, curriculum structure, and practical tools for effective visits. Together, we will examine […]
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
Join us for Beyond the Fear: Parenting through Immigration Uncertainty, a group Technical Assistance session focused on supporting families navigating the stress and fear surrounding deportation. Together, we’ll explore how these fears can manifest in young children—affecting their emotional well-being, development, and sense of safety—and discuss meaningful ways caregivers can help buffer these impacts. Participants […]
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 […]
