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Curricula (in-depth)

A comprehensive guide to our evidence-backed parenting curricula, specialized programs, package tiers, and delivery formats for professional facilitators.

Active Parenting empowers Leaders with evidence-backed curricula for every stage of a child's development. From core parenting programs to specialized curriculum for unique family dynamics like coparenting, our interactive materials are designed for easy and affordable professional facilitation in any environment—in-person, virtual, or hybrid.

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Complete Parenting Curricula

Our core programs are tailored to specific developmental stages, including:

Spanish Language Editions: To help you reach more families in your community, our core programs are also available in Spanish:

Specialized Curricula: Additional programs for unique family dynamics and community needs:

Cooperative Coparenting vs. Crossroads of Coparenting

Category Cooperative Coparenting (Full Program) Crossroads of Coparenting (Short Course)
Program Length 8 sessions (16–20 hours total) 1 session (4–6 hours)
Format Multi-week group course with video, activities, and discussion Single-session seminar with video, activities, and discussion
Depth of Content Comprehensive, in-depth coparenting curriculum Condensed overview based on full program
Purpose Long-term skill building and behavioral change Quick intervention, awareness, and skills introduction
Target Use Ongoing classes, education programs, higher-conflict or complex situations Court-mandated seminars, quick education requirement, large groups
Core Focus Conflict resolution, communication, long-term co-parenting relationship Preventing harmful behaviors and keeping children out of conflict
Structure Progressive lessons across multiple sessions 5-step framework taught in one session
Key Content Topics
  • Impact of conflict on children
  • Anger management & impulse control
  • Communication & conflict resolution
  • Two-home communication systems
  • Handling finances, transfers, and logistics
  • Managing new relationships  

5 prevention steps:

  1. Keep child out of the middle
  2. Allow child to love both parents
  3. Work on personal recovery
  4. Build communication skills
  5. Create positive coparenting relationship.
Video Content 35 minutes embedded in PowerPoint 26 minutes embedded in PowerPoint
Slides Full presentation with 75 slides 33 slides
Leader’s Guide Included, 290 pages Included, 95 pages
Parent Materials Parent’s Guide with exercises (195 pages) Parent’s Guide reinforcing seminar concepts (72 pages)
Certificate of Completion Included Included
Group Size Recommended 10–16 participants Flexible, small or large groups
Best For Deep behavioral change and higher engagement High-volume delivery and introductory education
Relationship Between Programs Primary, full curriculum Derived from Cooperative Coparenting

What Is Included in Your Kit?

To ensure program fidelity and ease of use, each curriculum kit includes a set of professional tools:

Leader’s Guide: A step-by-step manual that scripts the entire course, including when to play videos, facilitate discussions, and run activities.

Multimedia Presentation: Video of diverse families demonstrating key concepts, embedded in a PowerPoint presentation available on Flash Drive or Streaming (see Streaming vs Flash Drive vs OVL below). 

  • The Streaming Kit includes one year of Virtual Teaching Rights (renewable) 
  • The Flash Drive kit does not include Virtual Teaching Rights. Please call for more information about adding Virtual Teaching Rights.

Parent Guides: Essential for program fidelity and as a resource for families long after the class is over. While our Standard Kit includes one guide, our Jump-Start Package is the best ready-to-teach option because it includes 15 Parent Guides at a discounted rate to get your class started immediately.

First Five Years, Active Parenting 4th Edition, and Christian Active include a Workbook and a Key Points Magnet that serves as a reminder of the key concepts.

Support Materials

  • Course Announcement Posters to promote your class.

  • Downloadable and customizable Parent Completion Certificate.

  • Downloadable measurement tools to assess effectiveness that help secure funding.

  • Research Studies (see Research Studies & Evidence-Based Results below).

  • Promotional Materials (Class Listing, Promotional Videos, Social Media Toolkit, Flyers, email templates, & graphics).

  • The Leader Connection – 3 emails/month that include free resources, helpful blog articles, Leader Connection Videos featuring veteran Leaders sharing tips, special offers, program updates, and Training Opportunities.

  • Online Video Library – a video-only resource that Leaders can share with parents who want to review lesson materials. Included with your Jump-Start Package or can be added to your Standard Kit for an additional fee.

Standard Kit vs. Jump-Start Package

To accommodate different organizational needs and budget cycles, our curricula are available in two main package tiers. While both provide the essential instructional tools, the Standard Kit is designed for leaders who may already have a supply of student materials, whereas the Jump-Start Package is our 'ready-to-teach' solution, providing a complete set of Parent Guides and an Online Video Library subscription to get your first class of 15 parents started immediately at a discounted rate.

Component Standard Kit Jump-Start Package
Video-embedded PowerPoint (Flash Drive) Yes Yes
Leader’s Guide 1 included 1 included
Sample Parent’s Guide 1 included 15 included
Certificate of Completion (download) Yes Yes
Course Announcement Posters 2 included 2 included
Reproducible Promotional Flyer Yes Yes
Research Tools Yes Yes
Online Video Library Subscription Not included 6-month subscription included

First Five Years, Active Parenting 4th Edition, and Christian Active Parenting also include a Parent's Workbook & Key Points Magnet:

Component Standard Kit Jump-Start Package
Parent’s Workbook 1 included 15 included
Key Points Magnet 1 included 15 included

CORE DELIVERY FORMATS (STREAMING & FLASH DRIVE) VS. SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES (ONLINE VIDEO LIBRARY)

Before choosing your curriculum, it is important to understand how our video content is delivered:

  • Full Instructional Tools (Streaming & Flash Drive): These are our only full curriculum delivery formats. Both include the video-embedded PowerPoint, the comprehensive Leader's Guide, and the necessary instructional materials to facilitate a complete class. Streaming (PPV-S) is required if you intend to teach virtually (via Zoom or Teams) as it includes Virtual Teaching Rights. Call to add Virtual Teaching Rights to your Flash Drive kit.
  • Supplemental Add-on (Online Video Library - OVL): The OVL is not a facilitation tool for Leaders. It is a video-only resource designed as a "homework" tool to allow parents to review lesson materials at home after attending your class. The OVL does not include the Leader's Guide, the interactive PowerPoint presentation, or other Leader resources.

Feature Flash Drive (PPV) Streaming (PPV-S) Online Video Library (OVL)
Best For No-tech/Low-tech areas Hybrid/Virtual Instructors Parent home-viewing
Internet? No Yes Yes
Virtual Rights? No Yes No
Updates Static Automatic Subscription-based

 

Free 15-Day Digital Preview

Evaluate an Active Parenting curriculum for implementation in your organization. This professional assessment package includes the Streaming PowerPoint with embedded video, a digital Leader's Guide, and a digital Parent's Guide—the instructional tools trusted by non-profits, schools, and community organizations nationwide.

Research Studies & Evidence-Based Results

Active Parenting is committed to providing programs that are rigorously evaluated through scientific research. Our curricula are rooted in decades of peer-reviewed research, ensuring they meet the high standards required by educational and government agencies. 

  • Evidence-Backed Credibility: Our programs are recognized by major national registries, including:

     

    • California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC)

       

    • OJJDP Model Programs Guide

       

    • New York State OASAS Registry of Evidence-Based Prevention Programs (Office of Addiction Services and Supports) [MP1.1]

       

  • Demonstrated Outcomes: Research consistently validates that Active Parenting methods lead to measurable improvements in parenting skills and strengthened family bonds. 

  • Funding Support: Leaders can access detailed research summaries to help justify program costs and support grant applications. 
  • Measurement Tools: Every program kit includes downloadable pre- and post-tests to help you track the progress of your own participants. 

~ Visit the Research Studies page on our website for full 
access to formal evaluation reports. ~