Virtual Foundational Training
2024-06-03 10:00 - 2024-06-11 12:00, 2024-07-15 10:00 - 2024-07-23 12:00, 2024-08-19 10:00 - 2024-08-27 12:00, 2024-09-23 10:00 - 2024-10-01 12:00 (America/New_York)
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 professionals to use the Foundational Curriculum in service delivery, and to understand their roleswithin the Parents as Teachers approach. Learners can expect a combination of self-paced online modules and live, online sessions. Available in English and Spanish.

Virtual Foundational and Model Implementation Training
2024-06-03 10:00 - 2024-06-14 12:00, 2024-07-15 10:00 - 2024-07-26 12:00, 2024-08-19 10:00 - 2024-08-30 12:00, 2024-10-28 10:00 - 2024-11-08 12:00
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 deliver quality Parents as Teachers services. Learners can expect a combination of self-paced online modules and live, online sessions Successful completion results in PAT model certification. Available in English and Spanish.

Virtual Foundational 2
2024-08-12 10:00 - 2024-08-16 12:00, 2024-11-18 10:00 - 2024-11-22 12:00, 2025-02-24 13:00 - 2025-02-28 15:00
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 to prepare parent educators and other home visiting professionals for using the Foundational 2 Curriculum in services to families whose children are between three to six years of age. Learners can expect a combination of self-paced online modules and live, online sessions.

Virtual Foundations of Center-Based Family Engagement Training
2024-09-12 10:00 - 2024-09-19 12:00
This training will span two weeks. The live zoom classes will occur September 12, 13, 19, and 20. 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 parenting curriculum and an overview of how to navigate it, including highlighting key resources that are essential to addressing common developmental and family-well-being topics that center-based professionals discuss with parents.

Virtual Foundational and Model Implementation Training
2024-09-23 10:00 - 2024-10-04 12:00
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 and resources to effectively deliver quality Parents as Teachers services. Learners can expect a combination of self-paced online modules and live, online sessions Successful completion results in PAT model certification. Available in English and Spanish.

PAT Outcomes Measurements: Using Data to Support Families and Demonstrate Program Effectiveness
2024-10-11 10:00 - 11:00
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.

Objectives: Understand the rationale behind PAT Outcomes Measures​; Identify PAT-approved tools; Apply data to service delivery goals; Practice using data to inform decisions ​

To register, email tduffey@startearly.org.

Enhancing Parent-Child Interactions: Using PICCOLO™ to Support PAT Parenting Behaviors
2024-10-15 10:00 - 11:30
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
2024-10-24 12:00 - 14:00
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.

To register, email janderson@startearly.org.

Virtual Foundational Training
2024-10-28 10:00 - 2024-11-08 12:00, 2024-12-03 10:00 - 2024-12-10 12:00, 2025-01-27 10:00 - 2025-02-04 12:00, 2025-03-03 10:00 - 2025-03-11 12:00
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 professionals to use the Foundational Curriculum in service delivery, and to understand their roleswithin the Parents as Teachers approach. Learners can expect a combination of self-paced online modules and live, online sessions.

Virtual Foundations of Center-Based Family Engagement Training
2024-10-30 10:00 - 2024-11-07 12:00
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 a robust parenting curriculum and an overview of how to navigate it, including highlighting key resources that are essential to addressing common developmental and family-well-being topics that center-based professionals discuss with parents.

Using the Illinois Early Guidelines to Support Visit Planning and Documentation
2024-11-14 09:00 - 11:00
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.

To register, email janderson@startearly.org.

Virtual Foundational and Model Implementation Training
2024-12-03 10:00 - 2024-12-13 12:00, 2025-01-27 10:00 - 2025-02-07 12:00
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 deliver quality Parents as Teachers services. Learners can expect a combination of self-paced online modules and live, online sessions Successful completion results in PAT model certification.

Using the PAT Health Record to Support Health Outcomes
2024-12-04 12:00 - 14:00
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.

To register, email janderson@startearly.org

Group Connections: Bringing Families Together
2024-12-10 10:00 - 11:00
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.

Objective: 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.

To register, email kglow@startearly.org.

PAT Visit Frequency: Strategies to Increase the Positive Impacts of Home Visiting
2025-01-10 10:00 - 11:00
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.

Objectives: 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.

To register, please email tduffey@startearly.org.

Enhancing Parent-Child Interactions: Using PICCOLO™ to Support PAT Parenting Behaviors
2025-02-04 09:00 - 11:00
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 janderson@startearly.org

New Supervisor Bootcamp
2025-02-05 10:00 - 11:30
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.

Register Here

Finding the Value of the Personal Visit Record
2025-02-24 09:00 - 10:30
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.

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