Missouri Parent Education Program Support
New Announcements!
PLC Cancelled: Due to recent tornado issues and structural damage, the Professional Learning
Communities sessions, “Preparing for the End of Year Reporting” and “Enhancing
Well-Being for All Through Trauma-Informed Practices,” scheduled for Rolla,
Missouri, on April 24, 2025, have been cancelled. Please feel free to attend these sessions at another location.
Region E: March 31st, 9:00-12:00
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
1080 South Silver Springs Road
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Region D: April 8th, 9:00-12:00
Callaway Electric Cooperative
1313 Cooperative Drive
Fulton, MO 65251
Region C: April 23rd, 9:00-12:00
Springfield Library Center
4653 S. Campbell Avenue
Springfield, MO 65810
Region A: April 30th, 9:00-12:00
Fox Schools Service Center
849 Jeffco Blvd.
Arnold, MO 63010
The Missouri Parent Education Program Support Team is accepting applications for Program Support Consultants for the 2025-2026 school year. In order to apply you must reside or work in the following regions A, E, F, G and H (see map below). A Missouri Parent Education Program Support Consultant is an experienced parent educator and/or supervisor, who mentors other parent educators and provides program support through various professional development activities. See Consultant Job Description for additional information and required qualifications.
Applications are due by March 25th. Application
The Missouri Parent Education Support Program offers professional development for Parent Educators and Early Childhood Home Visitors. Professional Learning Communities are provided at "no charge". To learn more about the professional development opportunities click HERE
New Professional Development Opportunities...
The Institute has a new website! The new site helps you easily navigate all the Institute has to offer and opens the door to your online training modules, learning resources (all still FREE to home visitors and family support professionals), career pathways, national certification and so much more. To visit the new website, go to www.theInstituteFSP.org.
MOPATA Presents: Visit Tracker Training, Reports and Program Review
Date / Time: Friday, March 14th, 12:00-2:00 via Zoom
Zoom link is provided on the MOPATA Website
The Center for Child Well-Being, in partnership with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, invites you to join a free online training series on working with children and families who have experienced prenatal substance exposure. This six-part training series is specifically geared towards supporting home visitors in this often-challenging work. See the attached flyer for details. To register, click here.
About Us
The activities in this project provide on-going professional development and program support designed to strengthen the Parents as Teachers Parent Education Programs in Missouri. Professional development enhances the knowledge base that informs parent educators and program supervisors of their roles and responsibilities and increases their competence in delivering services to families. A team of Missouri PAT Parent Education Consultants from across the state provide professional development opportunities that include:
Family Visit Consultations (FVCs)
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
These specific activities provide the opportunity for parent educators and program supervisors to enhance their knowledge and skills in implementing the Foundational Curriculum.
Contact Missouri Parent Education Program Support
Program Administrator – Diane Addison
Project Manager – Melanie Stoelting
Technology Support – Patrick Harrison and Tracy Spurck
