We provide for-fee webinar training sessions in English, Spanish, and Chinese. These sessions will provide information for users about the three purposes for using the PITC PARS: 1) For study and reflection about quality indicators, 2) For use in coaching to inform practice, and 3) For evaluation and research.
A week-long in-person interrater reliability training will be available from WestEd PITC PARS Instrument Anchors in the future. This training will be available for-fee and is intended for those using the PITC PARS for research or evaluation purposes. This intensive training will occur in the field, with a maximum of 2 trainees per trainer.
Waiting List for PITC PARS Instrument Training
We currently do not have any dates scheduled but we have created waitlists for those interested in a training on the PITC PARS Instrument. Please click on the appropriate link below if you would like to be added to a waitlist. You will then be notified when a training is scheduled.
Waitlist - Language of instruction in English
Waitlist - Language of instruction in Spanish
Waitlist - Language of instruction in Cantonese
Waitlist - Language of instruction in Mandarin
If you have any questions, please contact us at pitcpars@wested.org.
Our Training Program
Trainees are required to begin with Session 1 and pursue trainings in order. Check out what’s covered in each session:
Session 1 - PITC PARS Instrument Training
This session provides an orientation to the PITC PARS tool and a deep dive into the content and uses of the PITC PARS. Topics covered include: the three intended purposes of the tool; the components and resources available; how the tool is organized; and how to use the PITC PARS Instrument for observing, documenting, and reflecting on the essential aspects of infant/toddler group care—from caregiving interactions to the physical environment to program policies and administrative structures. Completion of Session 1 is required prior to registering for Sessions 2–6.
This session is appropriate for family child care educators, infant/toddler care teachers, administrators, coaches, trainers, and anyone who wants to learn about quality indicators for infant/toddler group care settings.
Each registered participant will receive a copy of the PITC PARS Instrument (in English, Spanish, traditional Chinese, or simplified Chinese) and detailed information for using the tool to support self-reflection and coaching in infant/toddler group care settings.
Cost: $450 per person, which includes a printed copy of the instrument.
