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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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New!
So Now What?
A New Parent's Guide

A new baby can be overwhelming. This easy-to-understand guide answers the most common parenting concerns and puts everything into perspective. A great resource for new parents! Order now in the eStore (Item #256).

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]

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 available exclusively online

Read stories from the families themselves in our first ever online annual report here.



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HEAD START PROGRAMS: see how Parents as Teachers is a good match!

Compare how Head Start performance standards align with Parents as Teachers quality standards.

What makes supervision work?

Recommendations from the home visiting field. [download]

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, 2007 press conference  here.
 

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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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.

 

PAT University: Training for professionals and learning opportunities for parents


Thinking about Parents as Teachers training?

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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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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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