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    • PITC's Relationship Based Approach
    • See It In Practice
    • How PITC Can Work For You
    • Related WestEd Resources
  • Professional Development
    • Start with an overview
      , or explore by category:
    • Observing and Reflecting on Quality
      Develop your skill in program assessment, quality improvement & PITC PARS evaluation tools.
    • Promoting Caregiving Practice
      Learn the essentials of responsive care & Six Essential Policies implementation.
    • California Partnerships
      California-specific training, developed and subsidized in partnership with the state.
    • Supporting Child Development
      Master reflective curriculum planning & child-centered development practices.
    • Building Capacity
      Become a certified PITC trainer through intensive institutes & adult learning.
    • Custom Training
      Leverage 40+ years of expertise with coaching, consultation, and research support to fit your needs.
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Featured Resources

This is a public sample of some of our resources. We also have public resources available for purchase.
Learning and Development
teacher reading to toddlers

Topic Overview: Brain Development in Infants and Toddlers

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Culture, Family, and Providers
teacher speaking with mother and her baby

The Protective Urges of Caregivers of Infants and Toddlers: Dealing With Feelings

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All PITC Modules
Head Start ECLKC

Linking the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) Trainer Institute Topics to Head Start Program Performance Standards and Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework

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Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization
Module 1 image women with baby

Topic Overview: Temperament

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Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization
PITC PARS Subscale V cover

The Responsive Process

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Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization
Two children exploring dirt and sand with their caregiver.

Temperament Tendencies

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Social-Emotional Growth and Socialization
Two children exploring dirt and sand with their caregiver.

Las Tendencias del temperamento

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caregiver guides

Infant/Toddler Caregiving Guides

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The Program for Infant/Toddler Care is a collaboration of the California Department of Social Services and WestEd. 

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