Let’s Grow Together
MOPATA is committed to the belief that all families deserve the highest quality parenting support so that their young children can grow up healthy, safe and ready to learn. As part of this commitment, MOPATA offers learning opportunities on critical issues that support those early care and education providers that work directly with families.
Join us for our Monday Collaborative Call 2024-2025 at 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. Missouri Parents as Teachers Association will continue to partner with DESE, PATNC, and other key partners so we can all work together to share how we plan to build and strengthen the parent educators and programs across Missouri.
We hope you will join us as we continue to learn and grow together
March 3, 2025
April 7, 2025
May 5, 2025
Join us for our monthly Monday collaborative call!
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, March 14, 2025
VISIT TRACKER - REPORTS AND PROGRAM REVIEW
12:00 pm - 2:00 PM
Open to all!
Response to Intervention (RTI) used in Parent Education to support early childhood development! Part 2
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Insights from Melissa Finneseth on speech and language development
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Open to all!
Event Details:
Our diverse agenda is crafted to support the growth and development of parent educators across Missouri. We'll be offering insights into crucial topics such as:
Gun Safety
Composed and Connected: Understanding Trauma's Impact on Children
Techniques for Nervous System Resets and Calming Strategies
Nutritional Influences on Child Development
Car Seat Safety
and More
Special Offer for Early Registrants: The first 50 in-person registrants will receive complimentary hotel accommodations if needed, and the next 50 will receive mileage reimbursement. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and gain tools to better support Missouri families.
When:
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM and in-person social 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where:
Hybrid: In-person at The Millbottom Jefferson City, MO, and online via Zoom.
Who:
Free to members. $50 for non-members
MOPATA Annual Retreat 2025(hybrid): Empowering Parent Educators!
Resources & Toolkits
Additional Resources
Advocate
Missouri Parents as Teachers Association (MOPATA) advocates for policies that support families with young children. We help national, state and local decision-makers understand the important role parent/caregiver education and family engagement play in a child's development.
Advocacy is an essential part of building viable, sustainable and successful Parents as Teachers programs and other home visitation programs that support family and child development. It also helps build strong communities that better support the families and children that we serve.
As a parent, parent educator or friend, you have probably tried to influence someone on behalf of another. Advocacy is that simple. It's about building relationships with local, state and national decision makers, educating decision makers about Parents as Teachers and other related early childhood and family support programs, and issues, connecting to your community being a positive voice for families with young children.