BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Parents as Teachers Illinois State Office - ECPv6.13.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Parents as Teachers Illinois State Office X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://patillinois.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Parents as Teachers Illinois State Office REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T103000 DTSTAMP:20260415T214728 CREATED:20250123T133148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T200314Z UID:10000066-1740387600-1740393000@patillinois.org SUMMARY:Finding the Value of the Personal Visit Record DESCRIPTION:This TA session provides a collaborative space to revisit and explore the Personal Visit Record in detail. Participants will engage with each section of the document\, gaining clarity on its purpose and application. The session includes hands-on practice in recording parent-child interactions and child development observations\, ensuring participants feel confident in accurately documenting these key aspects of early childhood development. \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://patillinois.org/event/finding-the-value-of-the-personal-visit-record/ CATEGORIES:Technical Assistance Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T214728 CREATED:20250122T204734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T193004Z UID:10000060-1738749600-1738755000@patillinois.org SUMMARY:New Supervisor Bootcamp DESCRIPTION:Are you new to supervising a Parents as Teachers Affiliate program? Would you like to better understand requirements and best practices from the Parents as Teachers model and from your funder? Would you like a safe space to ask your questions and get support from others in your same boat? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions\, please consider joining the new PAT Supervisors Onboarding Group. The group will meet one Wednesday each month from January- June 2025. You are welcome to attend as many sessions as your schedule allows. \n\n\n\nRegister Here URL:https://patillinois.org/event/new-supervisor-bootcamp-2/ CATEGORIES:Technical Assistance Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T214728 CREATED:20241007T192548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T194137Z UID:10000047-1738659600-1738666800@patillinois.org SUMMARY:Enhancing Parent-Child Interactions: Using PICCOLO™ to Support PAT Parenting Behaviors DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please email janderson@startearly.org URL:https://patillinois.org/event/enhancing-parent-child-interactions-using-piccolo-to-support-pat-parenting-behaviors-2/ CATEGORIES:Technical Assistance Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://patillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PICCOLO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T214728 CREATED:20240916T175157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T195803Z UID:10000046-1736503200-1736506800@patillinois.org SUMMARY:PAT Visit Frequency: Strategies to Increase the Positive Impacts of Home Visiting DESCRIPTION: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\, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how to create an actionable plan to increase visit frequency and improve outcomes for the families you serve. \n\n\n\nObjectives: Understand the importance of visit frequency; Explore barriers to meeting requirements and best practices; Share strategies to engage families; create an action plan for increasing visit frequency. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please email tduffey@startearly.org. URL:https://patillinois.org/event/pat-visit-frequency-strategies-to-increase-the-positive-impacts-of-home-visiting/ CATEGORIES:Technical Assistance Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T214728 CREATED:20240916T163050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T203428Z UID:10000044-1733824800-1733828400@patillinois.org SUMMARY:Group Connections: Bringing Families Together DESCRIPTION: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 Connections for your PAT Affiliate.  \n\n\n\nObjective: Understand the importance of Group Connections; Explore Essential Requirements and Quality Standards; Develop understanding of how Group Connections utilize the 3 areas of emphasis and Protective Factors; Discover new and exciting Group Connection ideas to use at their affiliate. \n\n\n\nTo register\, email kglow@startearly.org. URL:https://patillinois.org/event/group-connections-bringing-families-together/ CATEGORIES:Technical Assistance Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T214728 CREATED:20241007T200743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T201028Z UID:10000050-1733313600-1733320800@patillinois.org SUMMARY:Using the PAT Health Record to Support Health Outcomes DESCRIPTION: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 and provide ongoing support to families. The session will also enhance attendees’ confidence in collaborating with parents and caregivers\, helping them make informed health decisions for their children. By the end of the session\, participants will be equipped with practical tools to strengthen health-focused conversations and support within their visits. \n\n\n\nTo register\, email janderson@startearly.org URL:https://patillinois.org/event/using-the-pat-health-record-to-support-health-outcomes/ CATEGORIES:Technical Assistance Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T214728 CREATED:20241007T200240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T200255Z UID:10000049-1731574800-1731582000@patillinois.org SUMMARY:Using the Illinois Early Guidelines to Support Visit Planning and Documentation DESCRIPTION: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 IELG to promote meaningful and rich interactions between parents and their children\, helping to foster stronger connections and developmental outcomes. By the end of the session\, participants will have practical tools for incorporating the IELG into their visit planning and documentation to better support families. \n\n\n\nTo register\, email janderson@startearly.org. URL:https://patillinois.org/event/using-the-illinois-early-guidelines-to-support-visit-planning-and-documentation/ CATEGORIES:Technical Assistance Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T140000 DTSTAMP:20260415T214728 CREATED:20241007T193304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T193306Z UID:10000048-1729771200-1729778400@patillinois.org SUMMARY:Supporting Transitions For Children and Families DESCRIPTION: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 will also have the opportunity to make direct connections to their practice\, applying transition planning concepts to real-world scenarios to enhance their skills in supporting families during these pivotal moments. \n\n\n\nTo register\, email janderson@startearly.org. URL:https://patillinois.org/event/supporting-transitions-for-children-and-families/ CATEGORIES:Technical Assistance Opportunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241015T113000 DTSTAMP:20260415T214728 CREATED:20240916T160755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T163522Z UID:10000043-1728986400-1728991800@patillinois.org SUMMARY:Enhancing Parent-Child Interactions: Using PICCOLO™ to Support PAT Parenting Behaviors DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please email kglow@startearly.org URL:https://patillinois.org/event/enhancing-parent-child-interactions-using-piccolo-to-support-pat-parenting-behaviors/ CATEGORIES:Technical Assistance Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://patillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/PICCOLO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T110000 DTSTAMP:20260415T214728 CREATED:20240916T173705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T175017Z UID:10000045-1728640800-1728644400@patillinois.org SUMMARY:PAT Outcomes Measurements: Using Data to Support Families and Demonstrate Program Effectiveness DESCRIPTION:This session on PAT Outcomes Measurements will help participants understand the rationale behind PAT’s approach to tracking program impact and supporting families. You will explore PAT-approved tools\, learn how to apply data to service delivery goals\, and practice using data to inform decision-making. By leveraging these insights\, you’ll enhance your ability to demonstrate program effectiveness and improve outcomes for families. \n\n\n\nObjectives: Understand the rationale behind PAT Outcomes Measures​; Identify PAT-approved tools; Apply data to service delivery goals; Practice using data to inform decisions ​ \n\n\n\nTo register\, email tduffey@startearly.org. URL:https://patillinois.org/event/pat-outcomes/ CATEGORIES:Technical Assistance Opportunities END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR