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Look what's happening
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Celebrate 25 years with us!
November 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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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] | | 2008 Born to Learn® Curriculum released for ages 3-Kindergarten  New or significantly revised material includes:
- - Activity pages
- - Development materials
- - Screening section
- - Parenting topics
Available only to certified 3-K parent educators or with accompanying training. Special introductory pricing through July. [Peek inside!] Order here.
| | Listen in!  Click the StoryFront icon to hear real parent educators telling their stories at the conference StoryFront Booth!
| | Young Dads, Young Moms: A Curriculum for Peer-Facilitated Group Meetings  More than 850 pages of resources to support facilitators as they lead group meetings. [peek inside].
- More than 30 group meeting plans
- Strengthening Families™ Protective Factors woven throughout | | 2007 Annual Report now online Hear from the families themselves in our new online annual report here. | | NPR features Parents as Teachers Heroes at Home program Hear how an innovative program, Heroes at Home, sponsored by the Department of Defense, is providing parenting support to military families. [more] |
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Focus on Fathers curriculum available for free download
Click on the Focus on Fathers button to learn more and to access this curriculum for leaders who facilitate group meetings with all fathers.
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Join the "15 in 5" Campaign Network
America’s Promise Alliance is out to improve the lives of 15 million at-risk American children in the next five years. Their 15 in 5 Campaign Network is an online resource to engage, support and recognize those working to help young people succeed. Find the people, tools and information to improve the lives of children in your community. Visit the 15 in 5 Campaign Network website and get activated today!
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HEAD START PROGRAMS: see how Parents as Teachers is a good match!
 Compare how Head Start performance standards align with our quality standards.
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What makes supervision work?
 Recommendations from the home visiting field. [download]
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New research reveals positive impact of Parents as Teachers on school readiness
The highest predictor of third grade success is a child's school readiness score, according to Edward Zigler, Ph.D., Sterling Professor of Psychology, Emeritus, at Yale University, and co-author Judy Pfannenstiel. [more]
Listen to the April 4 press conference here.
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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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Support thousands of early childhood professionals with  news about your product or service in the PAT News! Click here.
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Tell us your Parents as Teachers story
Here's your chance to tell us about your experience. Click on the Story Front icon to share your story with us.
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Thinking about Parents as Teachers training?
Sample our curricula then check training schedules in PAT University! 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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Looking for Spanish language materials?  Now in Spanish!
Money Matters
Workbook to help teen parents take control of their finances! (Item #257S)
Now in Spanish!
 Nutrition & Fitness of Young Children parent handouts on CD
For professionals working with families of children brith-3. (Item #CDSNFYCN) Now in Spanish!
 Issues in Working with Teen Parents handouts on CD
A supplement to the curriculum and training. (Item #CDSTEE)
Now in Spanish!
 High 5 Low Fat parent handouts on CD
(Item #CDSH5LF)
Now in Spanish!
 Playing to Learn brochures and worksheets
Featuring activities that promote parent/ child interaction.
(In eStore under Spanish Language Items)
OTHER RELATED ITEMS  Working with Immigrant and Refugee Families Introductory Workbook
Learn the process of understanding other cultures. Includes worksheets and lists of other resources. (Item #IMMR)
 Considering 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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