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Iowa Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC)

Infants and toddlers must have caregivers who respond to them, and provide a secure and nurturing setting. Without these, infants do not have the power to explore - which is how they learn. Each PITC lesson has key concepts that are always taught, although teaching methods and activities will vary. 

After July 1, 2007, participants who complete the first four modules and have an on-site visit (with a recommendation of three visits) from the Infant Toddler Specialist will receive a stipend of $250. Participants who complete Module V will receive a stipend of $50. Contact Jennifer at 712-322-2621 Ext. 13 or 877-791-6201 Ext. 13 for more information.

Module I: Social-Emotional Growth & Socialization

Module II: Group Care

Module III: Learning and Development

Module IV: Culture, Family and Providers

Module V: Early Beginnings

For classes in your area, check the schedule below. Closing time of all classes is approximate.

PITC Classes

Council Bluffs

CCR&R Office

Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm

Saturdays, 9:00am-1:00pm

To pre-register, call Candice at 877-791-6201

Module I

1. Getting in Tune - Completed

2. Temperaments - Completed

3. Social - Emotional Milestones - Completed

4. Understanding Children's Behavior - August 4

5. Guidance and Discipline - August 11

Module II

1. Routines - August 18

2. Primary Care - August 23

3. Environments 1 - August 23

4. environments 2 - August 25

5. Respectful Care - September 8

Module III

1. Facilitating Early Learning - September 15

2. Discoveries of Infancy - September 20

3. Brain Development - September 20

4. Special Needs - September 22

5. Language Development, Communication and Culture - September 29

Module IV

1. Culture, Families and Providers - October 6

2. Harmonizing Cultural Diversity - October 11

3. Responding to Families in Culturally Sensitive Ways - October 11

4. Protective Urges - October 13

5. Responsive Family and Community -  Relationships - October 20

Module V
1. Attitudes, Inclusion, Confidentiality and Access through Legislation - November 3

2. When Concerns Arise - Supporting Children, Families and Caregivers - November 8

3. When Concerns Arise - Responsive Planning - November 8

4. Building Relationships to Support all Children - November 10

5. Inclusive Group Care and Individualization - November 17

Atlantic

Location, dates and times to be determined.

To pre-register, call Toni at 800-945-9778

Module I

1. Getting in Tune -

2. Temperaments -

3. Social - Emotional Milestones -

4. Understanding Children's Behavior -

5. Guidance and Discipline -

Module II

1. Routines -

2. Primary Care -

3. Environments 1 -

4. environments 2 -

5. Respectful Care -

Module III

1. Facilitating Early Learning -

2. Discoveries of Infancy -

3. Brain Development -

4. Special Needs -

5. Language Development, Communication and Culture -

Module IV

1. Culture, Families and Providers -

2. Harmonizing Cultural Diversity -

3. Responding to Families in Culturally Sensitive Ways -

4. Protective Urges -

5. Responsive Family and Community -  Relationships -

Module V
1. Attitudes, Inclusion, Confidentiality and Access through Legislation -

2. When Concerns Arise - Supporting Children, Families and Caregivers -

3. When Concerns Arise - Responsive Planning -

4. Building Relationships to Support all Children -

5. Inclusive Group Care and Individualization -

 

                               

 

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Funding is provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services through the Child Care Development Fund.

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Last updated: 8/20/2008