Training and Conference FAQs
Who benefits from the Make Parenting
A Pleasure program?
Parent Educators who lead groups of parents of children birth to
8 years old who are experiencing stress in their lives. All or part
of this curriculum can also be used in home visiting settings.
Who benefits from the
Parenting: The First Three Years program?
Parent
Educators who lead groups of parents of children birth to three years
old. This is sold as a three-part suite or individually as incredible
INFANTs, Wonderful ONEs, and Terrific TWOs.
Who
benefits from the Parenting Now! Curriculum program?
Parent
educators as well as community volunteers who lead parents of
children from birth to eight years old. All or part of this curriculum can be
used in home visiting settings.
How many hours is the training?
Training is typically two eight-hour days. Longer trainings can be arranged.
What is the cost of training?
Currently a two-day training in Eugene, Oregon costs $325.00 per participant. Each training can accommodate up to 20 participants. $299 in 2009 for all training in Eugene! Take any of our trainings this year for our new lower price of only $299 per person. Save money in these difficult economic times!
What do participants gain from the training?
Knowledge of the curriculum, including organization, content and usability, as well as evaluation information
Structuring size and composition of successful parenting groups
Developing group agreements
Elements of a group
Dealing with intense issues
Dealing with challenging people
Trainers model approaches and techniques that participants will use in their own parenting groups and programs
Trainers demonstrate a sample lesson
Participants practice and present lessons (in a fun and non-threatening way) for experience and feedback
Trainers share favorite group exercises and lessons learned
Trainers focus on how to successfully use this curriculum in participants’ home communities
What does a typical training look like?
Sample Schedule-Times and Agenda
Make
Parenting A Pleasure
Day One, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
Introduction
History...Practice
Debrief
Day Two, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
Review
Warm up...Summary
Debrief/Close
Parenting:
The First Three Years
Day One, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
Introduction
History...Practice
Debrief
Day Two, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
Review
Warm up...Summary
Debrief/Close
Parenting
Now! Curriculum
Day One, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
Introduction
History...Practice
Debrief
Day Two, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm
Review
Warm up...Summary
Debrief/Close
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