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Virtual Foundational Training

This robust digital parenting curriculum organizes all the materials needed to provide visits to families whose children are prenatal to three years old. Visit plans, professional resources, activity pages, and parent handouts are available in English and Spanish. Some parent-facing materials are alsoavailable in additional languages. The accompanying 30-hour virtual certification training prepares home visiting […]

Virtual Foundational and Model Implementation Training

TRAINING IS FULL - 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 […]

PAT Outcomes Measurements: Using Data to Support Families and Demonstrate Program Effectiveness

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 […]

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 […]

Virtual Foundational and Model Implementation Training

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 […]

Virtual Foundational Training

This robust digital parenting curriculum organizes all the materials needed to provide visits to families whose children are prenatal to three years old. Visit plans, professional resources, activity pages, and parent handouts are available in English and Spanish. Some parent-facing materials are alsoavailable in additional languages. The accompanying 30-hour virtual certification training prepares home visiting […]

Virtual Foundations of Center-Based Family Engagement Training

This training will span two weeks. The live zoom classes will occur October 30, 31 and November 6 and 7. 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 […]

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 […]

Virtual Foundational 2

Built upon the prenatal to three years curriculum, this digital parenting curriculum organizes all the materials needed to provide visits to families whose children are three to six years of age. Professional resources are available in English with activity pages and parent handouts in both English and Spanish. The accompanying 16-hour certification training is designed […]