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. 

• PLCs  Registration  In-person, virtual and recorded webinars will be available during the 2024/2025 program year!  Please note, if you register within 5 days of the event you will not receive a reminder email with information regarding the PLC or VPLC. All information can be located on the calendar linked below. 

• PLC & VPLC Calendar - Click on the event to see detailed information. 

• VPLC Supervisor Training 2 Recording and Resources Shared 

Additional Professional Development Opportunities: 

Missouri Parents as Teachers Association: mopata.org

Parents as Teachers National Center: parentsasteachers.org/training-and-curricula/

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. Visit cfechildwellbeing.org  and click on training for information and registration.

Children's Mercy Training Modules

Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) Training for Home Visitors – There are still ASQ:3 and ASQ:SE2 training opportunities available. This training will be held virtually and at no cost to participants. Free ASQ:3 and ASQ:SE2 kits are available for eligible programs. To register, click here. If you do not see a date that works for you, please register on the waitlist. 

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.