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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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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, […]