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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This training will span two weeks. The live zoom classes will occur December 3, 4, 10, and 11th. 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 a robust […]
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 […]
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 […]
