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:
PITC PARS Training Descriptions
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: $300 per person, which includes a printed copy of the instrument.
Session 2 - Subscale I: Quality of Adult's Interactions with Children
The session dives deep into Subscale I and explores the responsiveness of individual teachers’ interactions with the infants and toddlers in their care. Topics covered include the key components and indicators of high-quality infant/toddler care in relation to this subscale. This session will also instruct participants in using the PITC PARS Instrument and Subscale I for observation and reflection.
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 and have completed Session 1: PITC PARS Instrument Training.
Each registered participant will receive a copy of the PITC PARS Subscale I. Quality of Adult’s Interactions with Children (in English, Spanish, traditional Chinese, or simplified Chinese) and detailed information for using this subscale to support self-reflection and coaching in infant/toddler group care settings.
Cost: $500 per person, which includes a printed copy of the subscale.
Session 3 - Subscale II: Family Partnerships, Cultural Responsiveness and Inclusive Care
The session dives deep into Subscale II and explores the extent to which caregiving practices, the care environment, and program policies are responsive to cultural and family practices as well as the unique needs of infants and toddlers. Topics covered include the key components and indicators of high-quality infant/toddler care in relation to this subscale. This session will also instruct participants in using the PITC PARS Instrument and Subscale II for observation and reflection.
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 and have completed Session 1: PITC PARS Instrument Training.
Each registered participant will receive a copy of the PITC PARS Subscale II. Family Partnerships, Cultural Responsiveness, and Inclusive Care (in English, Spanish, traditional Chinese, or simplified Chinese) and detailed information for using this subscale to support self-reflection and coaching in infant/toddler group care settings.
Cost: $500 per person, which includes a printed copy of the subscale.
Session 4 - Subscale III: Organization of Group Care
The session dives deep into Subscale III and explores the extent to which caregiving practices and program procedures meet infants’ and toddlers’ individual needs through predictable and supportive relationships with one or two care teachers. Topics covered include the key components and indicators of high-quality infant/toddler care in relation to this subscale. This session will also instruct participants in using the PITC PARS Instrument and Subscale III for observation and reflection.
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 and have completed Session 1: PITC PARS Instrument Training.
Each registered participant will receive a copy of the PITC PARS Subscale III. Organization of Group Care (in English, Spanish, traditional Chinese, or simplified Chinese) and detailed information for using this subscale to support self-reflection and coaching in infant/toddler group care settings.
Cost: $500 per person, which includes a printed copy of the subscale.
Session 5 - Subscale IV: Physical Environment
The session dives deep into Subscale IV and explores the extent to which the program provides indoor and outdoor environments that support infants’ and toddlers’ developmental interests and needs. Topics covered include the key components and indicators of high-quality infant/toddler care in relation to this subscale. This session will also instruct participants in using the PITC PARS Instrument and Subscale IV for observation and reflection.
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 and have completed Session 1: PITC PARS Instrument Training.
Each registered participant will receive a copy of the PITC PARS Subscale IV. Physical Environment (in English, Spanish, traditional Chinese, or simplified Chinese) and detailed information for using this subscale to support self-reflection and coaching in infant/toddler group care settings.
Cost: $500 per person, which includes a printed copy of the subscale.
Session 6 - Subscale V: Routines and Record Keeping
The session dives deep into Subscale V and explores the extent to which caregiving routines and program procedures promote infants’ and toddlers’ safety and health. Topics covered include the key components and indicators of high-quality infant/toddler care in relation to this subscale. This session will also instruct participants in using the PITC PARS Instrument and Subscale V for observation and reflection.
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 and have completed Session 1: PITC PARS Instrument Training.
Each registered participant will receive a copy of the PITC PARS Subscale V. Routines and Record Keeping (in English, Spanish, traditional Chinese, or simplified Chinese) and detailed information for using this subscale to support self-reflection and coaching in infant/toddler group care settings.
Cost: $500 per person, which includes a printed copy of the subscale.
