Position Summary. The Research and Data Specialist provides support for Parents as Teachers research and quality improvement initiatives. This includes: coordinating the evaluation of Show Me Strong Families the national center’s PAT affiliate, supporting national, state, and local research and evaluation projects, supporting analysis and dissemination of data, and identifying opportunities to enhance data collection, analysis, and dissemination....
Work: With families with young children 0 – 5 years of age. Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a parent-education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5. Parents are supported by. PAT-certified parent educators. specially trained to translate scientific information on early brain development into specific when, what, how and why advice for families. By understanding what to ...