Join the Program for Infant/Toddler Care Program Assessment & Reflection System (PITC PARS) team for an online PITC PARS Instrument training (see session dates and times below).
The Program for Infant/Toddler Care Program Assessment & Reflection System (PITC PARS) is a strengths-based tool for understanding and observing responsive, relationship-based care for infants and toddlers (0–3 years) in both family child care and center-based programs.
This session provides an orientation to the PITC PARS tool and a deep dive into the content and uses of the PITC PARS. The training will focus on:
- The three intended purposes of the tool
- The components and resources available
- How the tool is organized
- 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
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.
Please Click on a Date Below to Register!
Language of Instruction: English
Facilitator: Bianca Rodriguez-Reyes
Thursday, September 5 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific
Tuesday, October 22 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Pacific
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
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 5 hours
Language: The session will be conducted in either English, Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin
Capacity: up to 20 participants
For more information, email the PITC PARS team at [email protected].
Additional Training Sessions Coming Soon!
Completion of Session 1 is required prior to registering for Sessions II–V.
Subscale I. Quality of Adult’s Interactions with Children
This session dives deep into PITC PARS 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.
Subscale II. Family Partnerships, Cultural Responsiveness, and Inclusive Care
The session dives deep into PITC PARS 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.
Subscale III. Organization of Group Care
This session dives deep into PITC PARS 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.
Subscale IV. Physical Environment
This session dives deep into PITC PARS 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.
Subscale V. Routines and Record Keeping
This session dives deep into PITC PARS 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.
For more information about PITC PARS training opportunities, visit us online or email the PITC PARS team at [email protected].