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November 8-11, 2009


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A Vision for Universal Preschool Education


Building Block: Making Children Successful in the Early Years of School

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Listen to Ron Clark and John Medina and learn from dozens of workshop presenters. Register today! [Sign me up!]

Stimulus funds promote early childhood education
The newly enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act makes $787 billion available for states and communities.

Find out more about what funds are available and how to apply for them at the federal government’s new site, www.recovery.gov or to www.grants.gov/. Learn how to pursue these funds for Parents as Teachers early childhood programs. [more]

New study confirms it:
Parents as Teachers does improve school readiness

Research just released in the Journal of Primary Prevention adds to the evidence that Parents as Teachers improves parenting practices in ways that lead to both school readiness and academic achievement.

The research was conducted by Drs. Edward Zigler and Victoria Seitz of Yale University with Judy Pfannenstiel of Research & Training Associates. [more]

Download the complete summary report here.

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Head Start/Early Head Start is Parents as Teachers right for you?
Look at the crosswalk between Parents as Teachers quality standards and Head Start performance standards. [download]

What makes supervision work?

What makes supervision workRecommendations from the home visiting field. [download]

New! Updated guide to program funding
Parents as Teachers programs depend on securing stable and diverse funding that can grow and expand to reflect the needs of the families served. [download]
 

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PAT University: Training for professionals and learning opportunities for parents
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Born to Learn Curriculum, Prenatal to 3 Years (See it in Spanish, too!)

Born to Learn Curriculum,
2 Years to Kindergarten Entry

Born to Learn Curriculum,
3 Years to Kindergarten Entry

 

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 New edition!
Supporting Families with Children with Special Needs Guide


Learn to support families whose children may benefit from special services. (Item #S9N) [peek inside]

So Now What?
So Now What? A New Parent's Guide
Easy-to-understand guide answers the most common parenting concerns. A great resource for new parents! (Item #256).

Young Dads, Young Moms: A Curriculum for Peer Facilitated Group MeetingsYDYM Cover
More than 30 group meeting plans to support facilitators. (Item #YDYM)
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 Money Matters
Now in Spanish!
Money Matters
Workbook to help teen parents take control of their finances! (Item #257S)

IR WorkbookWorking with Immigrant and Refugee Families Introductory Workbook
Learn the process of understanding other cultures. Includes worksheets and lists of other resources. (Item #IMMR)

EthicsConsidering Ethical and Professional Behaviors
A guide to help home visitors identify professional behaviors and engage in effective decision-making. (Item #CEPBB)


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