The Program for Infant/Toddler Care Program Assessment & Reflection System (PITC PARS)  is a resource to use 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. 

Teachers, coaches, and care center leaders are encouraged to register for training to gain a deeper understanding of the PITC PARS Instrument and Subscales.
 


Register for a FREE Informational Webinar about the PITC PARS

Presented by Peter Mangione, Kerry Kriener-Althen, Gabriela López, and Bianca Reyes

Join us to learn about a new resource, the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) Program Assessment and Reflection System (PARS). This resource supports observation, documentation, and reflection on the quality of care for infants and toddlers in family child care and center-based settings. 

In this webinar, participants will learn about the origins of the PITC PARS and how family child care providers, infant/toddler care program staff, coaches, and others can use this tool to support quality care for children birth to 3-years old.

May 14, 2024*: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM (PT) 
OR
May 17, 2024*: 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM (PT) 
*Please note that these are the same presentations


 

 

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Upcoming Session 

Session 1 - PITC PARS Instrument Training
Date: July 18, 2024
Cost: $300 per person, which includes a printed copy of the instrument. 

 

Join our upcoming training on the PITC PARS. 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. Once  you've completed Subscale I, you are welcome to register for  subsequent trainings in the remaining subscales to continue learning at your own pace. 

Training in PITC PARS offers hands on and in depth  opportunities for deeper understanding of quality indicators of  each subscale and implementation of observation and reflection strategies. View all upcoming PITC PARS training opportunities