Parents as Teachers Illinois State Office

Using the PAT Health Record to Support Health Outcomes
2024-12-04 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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

Virtual Foundational and Model Implementation Training
2024-12-03 10:00 - 2024-12-13 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.

Virtual Foundational Training
2024-12-03 10:00 - 2024-12-10 12:00, 2024-10-28 10:00 - 2024-11-08 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 Foundational 2
2024-11-18 10:00 - 2024-11-22 12:00, 2024-08-12 10:00 - 2024-08-16 12:00, 2024-03-11 10:00 - 2024-03-15 12:00
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.

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 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.

Virtual Foundational and Model Implementation Training
2024-10-28 10:00 - 2024-11-08 12:00, 2024-08-19 10:00 - 2024-08-30 12:00, 2024-07-15 10:00 - 2024-07-26 12:00, 2024-06-03 10:00 - 2024-06-14 12:00, 2024-04-08 10:00 - 2024-04-19 12:00, 2024-03-11 10:00 - 2024-03-22 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Virtual Foundational Training
2024-09-23 10:00 - 2024-10-01 12:00, 2024-08-19 10:00 - 2024-08-27 12:00, 2024-07-15 10:00 - 2024-07-23 12:00, 2024-06-03 10:00 - 2024-06-11 12:00, 2024-03-11 10:00 - 2024-03-19 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. Available in English and Spanish.

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 Foundations of Center-Based Family Engagement Training
2024-05-15 10:00 - 2024-05-23 12:00
This training will span two weeks. The live zoom classes will occur May 15, 16, 22, and 23. 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 Capacitación básica y sobre implementación del modelo
2024-04-01 10:00 - 2024-04-12 12:00
Esta capacitación de certificación de 40 horas está diseñada para el personal afiliado de Parents as Teachers que utilizará el enfoque de Parents as Teachers para apoyar a las familias cuyos hijos están en edad prenatal hasta los tres años, y ofrece estrategias de implementación a los afiliados a Parents as Teachers. Los participantes pueden esperar una combinación de módulos en línea a su propio ritmo y sesiones en línea en vivo.

La formación tiene una gran demanda. Una vez que una clase ha alcanzado la capacidad máxima de inscripción, ya no se publicará en la lista a continuación. Sin embargo, con frecuencia actualizamos nuestra lista de clases y agregamos nuevas clases al horario.
