CT-PEN works to improve the social, emotional, and educational lives of Connecticut s children and families.
Current Leadership Team:
Maureen Mulroy-Chairperson
Elizabeth Shack-Vice Chairperson
Kimberly Carvell-Recorder
Lynn Webber-Treasurer
Webmaster-Ginny Molleur
Regional Leaders:
Patty Berky-North Central
Diane Thibodeau-North Central
Suzanne Wallace-Southwest
Alison Robinson-South Central
Roz Agbodoe-South Central
Ruth Freeman-Northeast
Elsie Maldonado-Northeast
Kristine Johnson-Southeast
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CT-PEN goals |
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Link parenting educators and programs across the state
Expand knowledge of best practices in parenting education
Increase access to culturally appropriate parenting programs
Increase access to research in parenting education |
Support professional development among parenting educators
Developing leadership in the field of parenting education
Improve the visibility of parenting education in Connecticut
Develop and put into practice and policy a statewide parenting educator credential |
CT-PEN brings together and supports parenting educators of diverse backgrounds, educations, and affiliations. It is working to promote a coordinated system of parenting education that recognizes the central role of parents in child development and school readiness. This system will be results-based, accountable, and accessible to all caregivers. It has two essential purposes: (1) to strengthen and educate parents (or other caregivers) so that they can rear caring, competent, and healthy children and (2) to prevent the neglect and maltreatment of children.
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Immediate tasks |
Long-term tasks |
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To conduct a survey among parenting educators to identify current state of professional knowledge and practice
To identify current training opportunities
To encourage rigorous evaluation as an integral part of parenting education programs |
To identify effective tools and resources to assess parent needs
To identify methods of matching parent needs with curricula and approaches
To establish a parenting educator credential/license recognized by the state legislature and endorsed by key funders |
The Connecticut Parenting Education Network (CT-PEN) has adopted the goals of the National Parenting Educators Network (NEPEF) to advance the field of parenting education and to increase access to high quality programs in Connecticut.