Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

PLCs extend the opportunity to foster collaborative learning among parent education staff. Participating in facilitated discussions on a variety of topics promotes collective team work with a focus on reflective learning and development of best practices. 


The following entities provide professional development to Missouri Parent Educators and Home Visitors:

Missouri Parent Education Support Team:  missouripat.org

Missouri Parents as Teachers Association: mopata.org

The Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Professionals:  institutefsp.org

Center for Resilient Children:  centerforresilientchildren.org

The Center for Excellence in Child Well-Being also offers resources for professional development for parent educators/home visitors:


Please visit: cfechildwellbeing.org  and click on training for information and registration.

For questions related to PLCs or VPLCs, please contact Diane Addison.