PITC Trainer Institutes Application

PITC Trainer Institutes are offered to educators, program managers, and other professionals responsible for training infant/toddler care teachers. Trainer Institutes are conducted three times per year, alternating between Northern and Southern California, and East Coast locations. Once participants have completed the certification requirements, they will receive a certificate of completion from WestEd and the California Department of Education. Upon completion of all four modules, a participant becomes a PITC Certified Graduate. Fellowships are available to California residents who meet eligibility requirements. Learn more about PITC.

Trainer Institute dates and locations are as follows:

Fellowships are available for California residents at all Trainings held in California.

Contact: Jennifer Drabek    415.289.2305 | jdrabek@wested.org

Frequently Asked Questions

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Content of the PITC Trainer Institutes
What is an Institute?
Who May Apply
Why Choose PITC
Schedule of Institutes
Fees
Fellowships
Certification Responsibilities of Participants
Academic Units
Applicant Review Procedure
Review Criteria
When to Submit Your Application
Group Enrollment
Cancellation Policy
Notification of Application Status
Questions Regarding Your Application

Online Application

Use the link below to launch the online application. A login name and password will be assigned to you should you need to return to edit your application. To edit your existing application also use the link below.

Also Available: While we recommend you complete the application online, if you'd prefer to print out and complete the application on paper, you can download the PDF Application.^**

^** Adobe Acrobat Reader required.