Parents as Teachers Illinois State Office

The New Supervisor's Bootcamp
2026-09-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Stepping into a supervisor role is exciting—but it also comes with a steep learning curve. That’s why we’ve redesigned our New PAT Supervisor Bootcamp into an engaging three-month learning experience created specifically for newer Parents as Teachers supervisors.

Through six interactive sessions, participants will strengthen their understanding of the PAT model, build confidence in their supervisory role, explore best practices, and connect with peers who are navigating similar experiences. This supportive cohort offers a welcoming space to ask questions, share ideas, and leave with practical tools you can put to use right away. Whether you’re brand new to supervision or looking to strengthen your foundation, we invite you to join us for this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. We hope you’ll lace up your boots and join us.

The session dates are – 8/12, 8/26, 9/2, 9/16, 10/14, 10/28. Attend as many dates as your schedule allows.

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Policies and Procedures Workgroup
2026-09-02 11:30 - 13:00
Strong policies and procedures are key to implementing the Parents as Teachers model with fidelity. This interactive workgroup series for supervisors focuses on developing, reviewing, and updating policies and procedures that support PAT Affiliates in meeting essential requirements and quality standards. Participants will explore key requirements, access helpful tools and resources, and gain strategies to strengthen program infrastructure and support high-quality services for families.

Participants are welcome to attend all four sessions or join as their schedule allows.

Series Dates:August 12, 2026

August 19, 2026

August 26, 2026

September 2, 2026

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From Knowing to Noticing: Parenting Behaviors in Practice
2026-09-03 09:30 - 10:30
In this interactive group TA session, participants will identify the five parenting behaviors, explore how they appear across developmental stages (including prenatally), practice observing and naming them in parent-child interactions, and strengthen their ability to intentionally incorporate these behaviors into planning and discussions with families.

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Virtual Foundational and Model Implementation Training
2026-09-14 10:00 - 2026-09-25 12:00, 2026-10-19 10:00 - 2026-10-30 12:00, 2026-12-07 10:00 - 2026-12-18 12:00, 2027-01-25 10:00 - 2027-02-05 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 Illinois Early Learning Guidelines to Support Visit Planning and Documentation
2026-09-30 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.

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Virtual Foundations of Center-Based Family Engagement Training
2026-10-21 10:00 - 2026-10-29 12:00
This training will span two weeks. The live zoom classes will occur October 21, 22, 28, and 29. 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.

Enhancing Parent-Child Interactions: Using PICCOLO™ to Support PAT Parenting Behaviors
2026-10-23 09:30 - 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 PA

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