Missouri Parent Education Program
Missouri's Parent Education Program is supported through a collaborative partnership that includes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), the Parents as Teacher National Center (PATNC), and the local school district. Each partner has specific roles and responsibilities that collectively ensure that families in Missouri have access to quality parent education services through this program.
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- Requirements, Reporting, and Research
Requirements – Program specific guidance, procedures, tools, and timeline to support programs in implementing Missouri’s Parent Education Program.
- Early Childhood Development Act (ECDA) Administrative Manual (September 2022)
- Recommended Procedures for Hearing, Vision and Oral/Dental Checks
- Compliance Review Tool
- Family File Review Tool
DESE Reporting – Reporting timeline and guidance documents to assist programs with Missouri’s Parent Education Program reporting requirements.
- ePeGS Guide
- Compliance Plan Guide
- Core Data and Missouri Student Information System (MOSIS) Reference Manual (Exhibit 17B)
DESE Data Sharing - A process that districts follow to share data with DESE. This data share will allow DESE to automate the MOSIS assignments for children and to report aggregate data statewide.
- Data Sharing - Visit Tracker Subscription Reimbursement Request Form
- January 2024 Missouri Parent Education Message - Data Sharing
- Visit Tracker Data Sharing Request
- Visit Tracker MO DESE Family Consent Field Instructions
PATNC Reporting - Reporting and guidance documents that assist programs with registering for curriculum training and renewing subscriptions for both new and experienced parent educators.
- PATNC – Creating a New User Profile
- PATNC – Adding an Employee to Your Company Profile
- PATNC – Registering for Training
- PATNC – Renewing Curriculum Subscriptions
- PATNC – Renewing Group Curriculum Subscriptions
Research – The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) contracted with the University of Missouri’s Institute of Public Policy (IPP) to examine the effects of the Missouri school district-based Parents as Teachers (MO PAT) participation on child outcomes.
- Early Childhood Research Quarterly: Participation in the Missouri Parents as Teachers Parent Education Program and Third Grade Math and English Language Arts Proficiency
- Effects of Missouri Parents as Teachers on Child Outcomes – 2022 Executive Summary
- Effects of Missouri Parents as Teachers on Child Outcomes – 2021 Executive Summary
- Supervisor Training and Resources
Program Supervisor Training – A required training for new Program Supervisors reviewing program details specific to carrying out their role in an effective manner and a resource for Program Supervisors wanting a refresher.
After completing the Program Supervisor Training modules, submit your feedback to HomeVisiting@dese.mo.gov.
The following resources are companion pieces to the ECDA Administrative Manual. These resources are intended to provide guidance and instruction in meeting the requirements of this program.
- Contracting Services Plan
- Orientation Checklist Supporting New Parent Educators (revised 7/2025)
- Parent Education Program MSIP 6 Alignment Document
- Parent Education Program Payment Schedule
- Parent Education Program Planning and Tracking Tool
- Program Supervisor Annual Checklist (revised 7/2025)
- Shared Strategies for Missouri's Parent Education Program
- FY 2025 MO Parent Education Total Reimbursement Calculation Tool
- Sample Forms
Sample Forms for Curriculum Partner Programs – These forms provide the required documentation needed to support the services being provided. Programs may include additional information on these sample forms to meet the individual needs of the district.
- Enrollment Form Revised June 2023
- Participation Agreement Revised June 2023
- Personal Visit Planning Guide and Record Revised June 2023
- Health Form – Multi Year Revised October 2025
- Health Form – Screening Events Revised October 2025
- Developmental Screening Summary – Exchange of Information
- Group Connection Planning Guide and Record
- Child Exit Form
- Professional Growth Plan
- Parent Satisfaction Survey
- Designations
Parents as Teachers Missouri Curriculum Partner
Model Affiliate Program
- Professional Development
Professional Development opportunities, curriculum training, and resources for program supervisors and parent educators.
- Promotional Materials
School districts can use the promotional materials below to promote their program and resources within their community.
- PAT Referral Flyer
- PAT Program and Resources Postcard
- Generic Developmental Screening Flyer - Option 1
- Generic Developmental Screening Flyer - Option 2
- Generic Developmental Screening Postcard
- District Specific Developmental Screening Flyer
- District Specific Developmental Screening Postcard
- OOC Programs - Option 1
- OOC Programs - Option 2
- Missouri Parents as Teachers Referral Flyer - Color
- Missouri Parents as Teachers Referral Flyer - Black and White
- Correspondence
Communication sent during the program year relating to the Missouri Parent Education Program. To visit the correspondence archive, click here.