PITC Spotlight
First Things First
First Things First (PDF)
Since the start of the "For Our Babies" campaign, many people have asked me why should America alter its funding priorities during this very challenging economic time to spend more money on babies. Why babies before others?
The answer is a simple one. Based on what we continue to learn about the developing brain from conception to age 3, we know that without paying attention to infants whatever we do later with children and adults either builds on or compensates for a weak foundation.
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PITC Study Statement
Statement Addressing Recently Released US Department of Education Study of PITC.
Calendar
June 24-30, 2012
PITC Trainer Institute
Modules I & II
Millbrae, CA
July 22-27, 2012
PITC Home Visiting Institute
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
January 13-19, 2013
PITC Trainer Institute
Modules I & II
San Diego, CA
June 2013
PITC Trainer Institute
Modules III & IV
Northern California
New PITC Publication Available
Infant/Toddler Caregiving: A Guide to Language Development and Communication, Second Edition.
Child care programs increasingly have children of diverse races and cultures. This second edition is an update and contains the latest research findings about the role of a family's culture in the child's development of communication. A new chapter adds a discussion of how parents and teachers can build a foundation for literacy in infants and toddlers. One of the new appendixes contains the infant/toddler learning and development foundations for language development.
You may order the above resource directly from the California Department of Education by calling: 1-800-995-4099 or using the PITC Order Form (PDF).
Item Number: 001712
Cost: $18
New PITC Publication Available
Infant/Toddler Caregiving: A Guide to Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization, Second Edition.
The second edition contains updated approaches to nurturing the social and emotional growth of infants and toddlers. Current research about brain development and its relationship to children's emotional growth and socialization are also discussed. An appendix of the social-emotional development foundations is included.
You may order the above resource directly from the California Department of Education by calling: 1-800-995-4099 or using the PITC Order Form (PDF).
Item Number: 001711
Cost: $18
New PITC Publication Available
A Guide to Creating Partnerships with Families, Second Edition.
Nine chapters discuss how caregivers can develop partnerships of mutual trust and respect with families. Studying the family in its culture, involv- ing families in the program, helping families under stress, and handling difficult issues are among the topics presented. Also included are sample agree- ment forms for parents and caregivers, points to consider, suggested readings, and other resources.
You may order the above resource directly from the California Department of Education by calling: 1-800-995-4099 or using the PITC Resources Catalog and Order Form (PDF).
Item Number: 001615
Cost: $18
New Publication Available
Guidelines for Early Learning in Child Care Home Settings
Recognizing the importance of home-based child care settings in today's society, this adaptation of the Prekindergarten Learning and Development Guidelines provides guidance to help home-based child care providers offer high-quality early care and learning experiences to the children and families they serve.
Download the Publication (PDF; 17MB; 214pp.)
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You may order a hardcopy of the above resource directly from the California Department of Education by calling: 1-800-995-4099 or using the PITC Resources Catalog (PDF) and Order Form (PDF).
Item Number: 001699
Cost: $21.95
NOW available in Spanish!
California Infant/Toddler Learning & Development Foundations
Twenty-eight foundations in four domains describe the competencies that infants and toddlers typically attain in the first three years of life. The descriptions of competencies are accompanied by examples of typical behaviors, and behaviors leading up to attainment of those competencies, at each age level in each of the four domains.
You may order the above resource directly from the California Department of Education by calling: 1-800-995-4099 or using the PITC Resources Catalog (PDF) and Order Form (PDF).
Item Number: 001709
Cost: $17.95
Now available in Spanish!
California Infant/Toddler Learning & Development Program Guidelines
The Infant/Toddler Learning & Development Program Guidelines provides guidance to child care and development programs that serve children from birth to three years of age. It defines the components of high-quality care that foster optimal development for all infants and toddlers. It takes a family-oriented approach based on current research regarding early care and education.
You may order the above resource directly from the California Department of Education by calling: 1-800-995-4099 or using the PITC Resources Catalog (PDF) and Order Form (PDF).
Item Number: 001707
Cost: $19.95
New Article
The Science and Psychology of Infant-Toddler Care
Author and ZERO TO THREE Board Member, J. Ronald Lally explores recent research on how infants and toddlers grow and learn. This research has provided compelling evidence for child care practices that support healthy development.
New PITC Publication Available
A Guide to Setting up Environments, Second Edition.
This publication informs caregivers and program managers about designing settings that are suitable for groups of various sizes and children of different ages
You may order the above resource directly from the California Department of Education by calling: 1-800-995-4099 or using the PITC Resources Catalog (PDF) and Order Form (PDF).
Item Number: 001701
Cost: $18