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AP-OD Family Connections Issue #20

Family Connections–Issue 20 is here! This issue centers on supporting families through challenging moments while reaffirming our commitment to creating safe, respectful, and connected communities. Read the Parent Spotlight on Edwin, whose journey highlights the power of everyday learning, patience, and father involvement. You’ll also find simple, practical ways to nurture your child’s love of reading at home, along with …

AP-OD Family Connections Issue #19

Family Connections–Issue 19 is here! March is National Reading Month, and we’re celebrating the stories that connect us. This issue highlights how reading and storytelling strengthen family bonds, pass down culture, and help children grow with confidence and hope. Read our Parent Spotlight on Cristina and Ricardo Flores to see how they found support through AP-OD and discovered the power …

AP-OD Family Connections Issue #18

Family Connections–Issue 18 is here! In this issue, we highlight how your everyday presence, care, and conversations create safety and stability for your children, especially during moments of uncertainty. Read Jennifer’s inspiring Parent Spotlight on community engagement and explore trusted resources from PBS KIDS and Sesame Street in Communities to help guide meaningful conversations and strengthen family connections. Plus, learn …

AP-OD Family Connections

Stay connected with the latest updates, resources, and stories from AP-OD. Our Family Connections Newsletter offers valuable insights and support for families, empowering them with tools and inspiration to thrive together. Full download here

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Download the Full 2025 Latino Family Report

Descargue el informe completo sobre las familias latinas 2025

Download our favorite Family Math Activies to Enjoy this Winter

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Descargue nuestras actividades favoritas de Matemáticas en Familia para disfutar este invierno

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Latino Infant Initiative Policy Agenda

Name (As you want it to appear on your certificate)(Required)

First Last

Pronouns(Required)

She/Her/Hers

He/Him/His

They/Them/Theirs

Other

Which of the following best describes you? (check all that apply)(Required)

American Indian or Native Alaskan

Asian

Black/African American

Hispanic/Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White, non-Hispanic

Other

Job Title(Required)

Best phone number to contact you(Required)

Email(Required)

Organization/Agency Name (please write the complete name. No abbreviations)(Required)

Organization/Agency website(Required)

Organization Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Will you be implementing the AP/OD program at this location?(Required)

Yes, only at this location

Yes, this location & others

Other

County or counties your organization serves(Required)

Is your organization an existing AP/OD 3rd Edition implementing partner?(Required)

Yes

I'm not sure

Main contact for your organization who will oversee the implementation of the program.(Required)

First Last

Main Contact's email(Required)

Would you like your training materials to be delivered to your work address above? (training materials will be delivered via UPS).(Required)

Yes

No-Please add your shipping address below

Shipping Address *if different than work/organization address

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Have you previously been certified 2nd Edition Facilitator for Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors? (certification will be verified)(Required)

Yes-please answer next question

Please provide the year you were certified and the organization you were certified through.

As part of the 3rd Edition certification, you will receive Administrative Access to the AP/OD Pre & Post Online Survey Portal. Would you like to add another Administrator (Coordinator, Director, Evaluator) to have access to the Online Survey Portal for your organization?(Required)

Yes (please answer the next question)

If you answered YES to the question above please provide NAME, TITLE, and EMAIL of the additional Administrator you would like us to give access to.

Size of T-shirt(Required)

Small

Medium

Large

X-Large

XXL

XXXL

REGISTRATION FEE: $1,649

Includes 17 hours of online learning with certification over 2 weeks, training materials, evaluation tools, 1 set of the AP/OD loteria and the AP/OD Count With Me Loteria in English and Spanish, and digital access to the 3rd Edition Curriculum in English and Spanish. The printed curriculum kit can be ordered for an additional cost of $1000.00.

Would you like to order a printed curriculum kit?(Required)

Yes – this will bring your registration total to $2,649

Select a payment method to pay for your registration fee:(Required)

Pay by Check - Please answer the next question

Pay online with a Credit card - payment can be processed online athttps://ap-od.org/shop/

Other

If you selected to PAY BY CHECK, please provide the EMAIL & FULL NAME to whom we should email the invoice to.

TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS

The online format presents special technological needs. You will need a computer/laptop with a working microphone and camera (for the Zoom sessions) and reliable Wi-Fi. We require all participants to please have their cameras on during each Zoom session. If you require to have your camera off for longer than 10 minutes, please inform a member of our team in advance. A mobile phone or tablet IS NOT recommended to complete the online homework or to attend the zoom sessions. Please answer the following:

I confirm I am the individual who will be attending and participating in this training institute.(Required)

Yes

I confirm I will have access to a laptop or computer with a web camera and microphone for the 2-week period of the training.(Required)

Yes

I confirm I will have access to reliable wifi/internet service for the 2-week period of the training.(Required)

Yes

TRAINING PARTICIPATION & COMMITMENT – By submitting the registration for this training I understand that in order to actively participate and engage in this training to obtain my certification it is required I maintain my camera on during the live Zoom sessions and actively participate. By checking below I agree to these terms(Required)

Yes, I agree to these terms.

If you require to turn off your camera for more than 10 minutes during the live Zoom session, we request you inform a member of the AP/OD team prior to the Zoom session. We understand that balancing work and training can be challenging, but we kindly request your full dedication during this period.

TRAINING PARTICIPATION & COMMITMENT - By submitting the registration for this training I understand that the online training will require a minimum 17hrs of my time throughout the 2-weeks. I understand that in order to receive my certification to implement the Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors program, it is required I COMPLETE THE ONLINE HOMEWORK ON TIME AND ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE 6 SCHEDULED ZOOM SESSIONS. By checking below I agree to these terms(Required)

Yes, I agree to these terms.

TRAINING COMMITMENT - I agree that if I have any unforeseen circumstances prevent me from participating in a Zoom meeting, I will notify the AP/OD team at least 24 hours in advance. Failure to do so could result in not completing training certification and being dropped from the training group. By checking below, I agree to these terms.(Required)

Yes, I agree to these terms.

TRAINING COMMITMENT - I agree that If I am unable to complete the 17 hours of the training, I will notify the AP/OD team and I will have 30 days to sign-up for another online institute (if available) to receive certification. Failure to do so could result in not completing training certification and being dropped from the training group without the option to attend a future training. By checking below, I agree to these terms.(Required)

Yes

TRAINING COMMITMENT - I understand that this is an interactive training and that my full participation, willingness to work in groups/teams, and present with a assigned group is required. This includes scheduling a time to meet with your group during Module 2. Groups will coordinate amongst each to schedule the best time to meet and work together to prepare for the group presentation. 90 minutes to meet with your group is included as part of your certification. By checking below, I agree to these terms.(Required)

Yes

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: I understand that no refunds will be processed once I am registered for the training. By checking below I agree to these terms.(Required)

Yes

Thank you! If you have any questions regarding the institute please contact Daisy Castaneda | dcastaneda@ap-od.org

Descargue nuestra 5 actividades favoritas de Matemáticas en Familia

Name (As you want it to appear on your certificate)(Required)

First Last

Pronouns(Required)

She/Her/Hers

He/Him/His

They/Them/Theirs

Other

Which of the following best describes you? (check all that apply)(Required)

American Indian or Native Alaskan

Asian

Black/African American

Hispanic/Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White, non-Hispanic

Other

Job Title(Required)

Best phone number to contact you(Required)

Email(Required)

Organization/Agency Name (please write the complete name. No abbreviations)(Required)

Organization/Agency website(Required)

Organization Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Will you be implementing the AP/OD program at this location?(Required)

Yes, only at this location

Yes, this location & others

Other

County or counties your organization serves

Is your organization an existing AP/OD 3rd Edition implementing partner?

Yes

I'm not sure

Main contact for your organization who will oversee the implementation of the program.(Required)

First Last

Main Contact's email(Required)

Would you like your training materials to be delivered to your work address? (training materials will be delivered via UPS).(Required)

Yes

No-Please add your shipping address below

Shipping Address *if different than work/organization address

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Have you previously been certified 2nd Edition Facilitator for Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors? (certification will be verified)(Required)

Yes-please answer next question

Please provide the year you were certified and the organization you were certified through.

Yes (please answer the next question)

If you answered YES to the question above please provide NAME, TITLE, and EMAIL of the additional Administrator you would like us to give access to.

Size of T-shirt(Required)

Small

Medium

Large

X-Large

XXL

XXXL

REGISTRATION FEE: $1,649

Would you like to order a printed curriculum kit?(Required)

Yes – this will bring your registration total to $2,649

Select a payment method to pay for your registration fee:(Required)

Pay by Check - Please answer the next question

Pay online with a Credit card - payment can be processed online athttps://ap-od.org/shop/

Other

If you selected to PAY BY CHECK, please provide the EMAIL & FULL NAME to whom we should email the invoice to.

TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS

I confirm I will have access to a laptop or computer with a web camera and microphone for the 2-week period of the training.(Required)

Yes

I confirm I will have access to reliable wifi/internet service for the 2-week period of the training.(Required)

Yes

TRAINING COMMITMENT - I understand that the online training will require a minimum 17hrs of my time throughout the 2-weeks. I understand that in order to receive my certification to implement the Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors program, it is required I COMPLETE THE ONLINE HOMEWORK AND ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THE 6 SCHEDULED ZOOM SESSIONS. By checking below I agree to these terms.(Required)

Yes

TRAINING COMMITMENT - I agree that if I have any unforeseen circumstances that prevent me from participating in a Zoom meeting, I will notify the AP/OD team at least 24 hours in advance or that if I am unable to complete the 17 hours of the training, I will notify the AP/OD team and I will have 30 days to sign-up for another online institute (if available) to receive certification. By checking below, I agree to these terms.(Required)

Yes

TRAINING COMMITMENT - I understand that this is an interactive training and that my full participation, willingness to work in groups/teams, and present with my assigned group is required.(Required)

Yes

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: I understand that no refunds will be processed once I am registered for the training. By checking below I agree to these terms.(Required)

Yes

Thank you! If you have any questions regarding the institute please contact Daisy Castaneda | dcastaneda@ap-od.org

Download our 5 Favorite Activities from Family Math!

Name (As you want it to appear on your certificate)(Required)

First Last

Pronouns(Required)

She/Her/Hers

He/Him/His

They/Them/Theirs

Other

Which of the following best describes you? (check all that apply)(Required)

American Indian or Native Alaskan

Asian

Black/African American

Hispanic/Latino

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

White, non-Hispanic

Other

Job Title(Required)

Best phone number to contact you(Required)

Email(Required)

Organization/Agency Name (please write the complete name. No abbreviations)(Required)

Organization/Agency website(Required)

Organization Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Will you be implementing the AP/OD program at this location?(Required)

Yes, only at this location

Yes, this location & others

Other

County or counties your organization serves

Is your organization an existing AP/OD 3rd Edition implementing partner?

Yes

I'm not sure

Main contact for your organization who will oversee the implementation of the program.(Required)

First Last

Main Contact's email(Required)

Would you like your training materials to be delivered to your work address above? (training materials will be delivered via UPS).(Required)

Yes

No-Please add your shipping address below

Shipping Address *if different than work/organization address

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Have you previously been certified 2nd Edition Facilitator for Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors? (certification will be verified)(Required)

Yes-please answer next question

Please provide the year you were certified and the organization you were certified through.

Yes (please answer the next question)

If you answered YES to the question above please provide NAME, TITLE, and EMAIL of the additional Administrator you would like us to give access to.

Size of T-shirt(Required)

Small

Medium

Large

X-Large

XXL

XXXL

REGISTRATION FEE: $1,649

Would you like to order a printed curriculum kit?(Required)

Yes – this will bring your registration total to $2,649

Select a payment method to pay for your registration fee:(Required)

Pay by Check - Please answer the next question

Pay online with a Credit card - payment can be processed online athttps://ap-od.org/shop/

Other

If you selected to PAY BY CHECK, please provide the EMAIL & FULL NAME to whom we should email the invoice to.

TECHNOLOGICAL NEEDS

I confirm I am the individual who will be attending and participating in this training institute.(Required)

Yes

I confirm I will have access to a laptop or computer with a web camera and microphone for the 2-week period of the training.(Required)

Yes

I confirm I will have access to reliable wifi/internet service for the 2-week period of the training.(Required)

Yes

Yes, I agree to these terms.

Yes

REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: I understand that no refunds will be processed once I am registered for the training. By checking below I agree to these terms.(Required)

Yes

Thank you! If you have any questions regarding the institute please contact Daisy Castaneda | dcastaneda@ap-od.org

Download the Full 2023 Latino Family Report

First Name | Nombre(Required)

Last Name | Apellido(Required)

Email | Correo electrónico(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

(We recommend providing your work email | Recomendamos proporcionar su correo electrónico de trabajo)

Phone number | Teléfono

Organization/Agency | Organización/Agencia(Required)

Organization/Agency Website | Sitio web de la organización/agencia(Required)

Please select the county your organization is located in | Seleccione el condado en el que se encuentra su organización(Required)

Questions | Preguntas

Descargue el informe completo sobre las familias latinas 2023

Nombre completo || Full Name(Required)

Correo electrónico || Email(Required)

Número de telefono || Phone Number

¿Qué lo/a describe mejor? || Which best describes you?(Required)

Facilitador(a) || Facilitator

Padre || Parent

Cuidadora de niños || Caregiver

¿Cuál es su cuenta de TikTok/Instagram/Facebook? || What is your TikTok/Instagram/Facebook handle?

Breve descripción de su video | Brief description of your video(Required)

Por favor agregue los nombres de todos los que salen en el video. Para niños menos de 18 años por favor incluya la edad. | Please list all names of everyone featured in your video. If they are under 18 years old, please include their age.

Nombre Completo | Full Name

Edad | Age

Suba sus videos aquí || Upload your videos here

Max. file size: 512 MB.

Latino Family Survey Toplines

Complete the form below to receive information on an Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors Program near you.

First Name | Nombre(Required)

Last Name | Apellido

Email | Correo electrónico(Required)

Phone | Teléfono

Zip Code | Código Postal(Required)

Consent(Required)

Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors will never sell your information. By filling out this form you agree to be contacted with further helpful resources. | Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors nunca venderá su información. Al completar este formulario usted está de acuerdo con ser contactado con recursos útiles.(Required)

Enter your email to get access to the check list!

Email(Required)

Consent(Required)

Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors will never sell your information. By filling out this form you agree to be contacted with further helpful resources.(Required)