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. 

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 Association of State and Tribal Home Visiting Initiatives (ASTHVI) has initiated a weekly highlight of modules from the Institute for the Advancement of Family Support Professionals (The Institute) to help support home visitors with their professional growth. DESE Home Visiting will be highlighting one of these modules each month from their selections. This month’s module is Growing Healthy Children - Module 1. To access this module, click here.

Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) Scholarships: 

Why? Invest in your staff’s professional growth with a national credential that validates their skills and gives them professional recognition—all at no cost to you or them!

What? Give your home visitors the professional development they need to grow professionally and serve families to their fullest potential.

How? The Home Visitor Child Development Associate credential (CDA) combines education, competencies, and experience to demonstrate and apply their understanding of home visiting.

Who? The Home Visitor CDA blends essential skills from Early Childhood Education and Human Services by credentialing home visitors at any point in their professional career. 

When? NOW is the time to apply to start a Home Visitor CDA in January 2025.

We need all signed contracts by 12/31/24 so you need to apply by 12/26/24.

Do not delay. Have your home visitors Apply TODAY!!

Contact: Paula Wright- 314-881-4665

Home Visitor CDA Senior Coordinator

The Family Conservancy: 

Registration is now open for the first-ever Midwest Summit for Early Childhood Coaches & Trainers (MSECCT). This event, hosted by The Family Conservancy and Johnson County Community College, is limited to 100 participants and is designed for early childhood trainers, coaches, parents as teachers educators, and support professionals. 

Participants will gain expert insights into working with adults and innovative coaching strategies, along with valuable networking opportunities with peers and exhibitors. CLICK HERE for more information.

Date: January 29th & 30th, 2025

Location: Johnson County Community College, Regnier Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS

Keynote: Nicki Patton Rowe, Brain Based Learning Solutions