Organization hosting its annual conference outside of the continental US for the first time
St. Louis, MO—With Parents as Teachers home visiting programs serving over 188,000 families across the globe last year, Parents as Teachers National Center announces the 2025 Parents as Teachers International Conference (PATCON25), its premier annual event, taking place October 13–16, 2025, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Under the inspiring bilingual theme “Alcanzar Nuevas Alturas / Reach New Heights” PATCON 2025 will bring together more than 2,000 home-visiting professionals, early childhood leaders, researchers, and family advocates from across the globe for four days of learning, networking, and professional growth.
“This conference represents our commitment to excellence in family support,” said Constance Gully, CEO of Parents as Teachers National Center. “This year’s theme reflects our dedication to helping both families and professionals reach new heights. When we invest in the skills of early childhood professionals, we’re directly impacting the families they serve and the futures of countless children.”
Conference highlights include:
- Professional Development at Scale: Over 100 pre-conference and conference workshops designed for immediate implementation of evidence-based practices in home visiting programs.
- Engaging Speakers: Keynote presentations and plenary panels featuring international experts in family engagement, child development, and culturally responsive practices, with special focus on serving diverse communities.
- Community Service: Through the Partner 2 Learn Experience, PATCON25 attendees can volunteer their time to support Centro Esperanza, a local non-profit organization that supports vulnerable families and prevents violence, drug addiction, and school dropouts.
- Cultural Immersion: Networking events throughout vibrant San Juan, offering participants unique opportunities to explore Puerto Rican culture while building professional connections at premier local venues.
- Flexible Access: Hybrid attendance options allow global participation, with sessions recorded and available through the digital platform until March 31, 2026.
Who should attend
- Home visiting professionals, supervisors, and coordinators
- Early childhood and family engagement professionals
- State and federal program administrators
- Researchers, policy makers, and community advocates
- Anyone committed to strengthening families and communities
This is the first time the organization will be hosting this conference outside of the continental US. “Following the devastating hurricane of 2022, Parents as Teachers National Center wanted to bring our international conference to the area and support Puerto Rico’s local economy,” said Bart Holland, National Director of Marketing & Communications for the National Center. “We’re excited to learn from the rich cultural heritage and values that align so beautifully with our mission.”
The advantage of attending PATCON25
Participants will gain actionable strategies for enhancing family engagement, access the latest research in early childhood development, earn continuing education credits, and join a global network of professionals dedicated to family success. The San Juan location offers unique opportunities to explore culturally responsive practices.
Registration information
Registration is open now through October on the PATCON25 website; prices vary, and add-on experiences are available. Register at www.parentsasteachersconference.org.
Exhibitors are also welcome to attend and can learn more about opportunities here.
About Parents as Teachers
Parents as Teachers builds strong communities, thriving families and children who are healthy, safe, and learning. We match parents and caregivers with trained professionals who make regular personal home visits during a child’s earliest years in life, from pregnancy through kindergarten. The internationally recognized evidence-based home visiting model is backed by over 40 years of research-proven outcomes for children and families. Parents as Teachers currently serves over 188,000 families annually in all 50 U.S. states, 138 Tribal organizations, and six other countries. Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc. is located in St. Louis, MO.