Parent Effectiveness Training

Program details

Program description

Parent Effectiveness Training teaches educators and parents specific communication and conflict resolution skills to create and sustain effective and enduring relationships with their children in all circumstances. Parent Effectiveness Training is designed to actively draw on one’s life experiences, circumstances, problems and perspectives. Activities include role plays, group discussion, sharing, reflection as well as instructor presentations.

Parent Effectiveness Training is made up of eight 3-hour sessions (24 hours total). It is generally delivered over 8 weeks, 3–4 full days, or five half days in a group setting (2–16 participants) or individually by arrangement. The course can be delivered in-person or online and is taught by instructors certified by Gordon Training International.

Detailed cost

1. Effectiveness Training introduction session: $500 online for up to 8 participants (in-person delivery may be available); total 3 hours. Added bonus, an introduction to Effectiveness Training session for parents (1.5 hours).

2. Effectiveness Training Program: $4,500 for groups up to 3 participants; workbook and textbook included; total 24 hours. Added bonus, an introduction to Effectiveness Training session for parents (1.5 hours).

3. Effectiveness Training Program: 4–7 participants $5,500 total; 8–9 participants $6,500; 10–12 participants $8,000 total; workbook and textbook included; total 24 hours. Added bonus, an introduction to Effectiveness Training session for parents (1.5 hours).

Where relevant (for example, rural and regional) online options are available for program delivery.

Provider accepts and encourages partnering, or pool funding with other services.

Cancellation Policy

To ensure responsible planning and use of School Readiness Funding (SRF), cancellations or changes to a requested menu item must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled date.

Cancellations made more than 2 weeks in advance: $250 will be retained from the deposit to cover administrative and planning costs. The remaining amount will be refunded or credited.

Cancellations made within 2 weeks of the scheduled date: $250 for option 1 and $400 for options 2 and 3 will be retained from the deposit to cover administrative and planning costs. The remaining amount will be refunded or credited.

Cancellations within 48 hours or on the day: a cancellation made within 48 hours of the scheduled date will incur a fee of $250 or 10% of the total menu cost, whichever amount is greater, to cover administrative and planning costs.

Payment Schedule

40% deposit at the time of booking confirmation. Remainder to be paid one week before commencement of program.

Implementation considerations

VEYLDF alignment

Item uses these practice principles

• Reflective practice
• Partnerships with families
• High expectations of every child
• Respectful relationships and responsive engagement
• Equity and diversity
• Assessment for learning and development

Item responds to these sub-outcomes

Children become strong in their social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.