I just returned from my week long training on Parent's As Teachers Curriculum (PAT). It was very inspiring! I love this curriculum because it is so geared for home visiting. Often program's like mine (EHS) use the same curriculum that they use in the classroom which is not really functional for home visits. Often it is very difficult to get supervisors and upper management to realize that home based programs are not the same as the classroom. While it is still the same program, the home-base program focuses more on the family and the child. Sometimes it appears the supervisors and upper management want us to focus on just the child. I am so excited about beginning this curriculum! It really educates parents on child development, health, nutrition, parenting skills, and brain development of young children. The training was so inspiring!
Unfortunately, I did miss some of the training due to a very bad flu bug I came down with in the beginning of the training. I was just glad that I was able to finish the rest of the week.
If anyone else is using, or has used this curriculum I would love to read your comments and thoughts about it.
About Me
- Toni Stubbs (Mahaney)
- I work full-time as an Early Head Start Home Visitor. I have a Bachelor's in Child Development with a specialization in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers. I have recently graduated with my Master's in Early Childhood Studies specializing in Public Policy and Advocacy. I am currently in a Doctoral Program for Early Childhood. I love working with children and their families. My company encourages and empowers individuals to be more self-reliant; we not only educate children but their families as well.
I'm glad you are feeling better. I am not familiar with the PAT curriculum, but will look it up today.
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