Child Care; Professional Development; Professional Development; Quality Improvement
Status:
Active
Year Started:
Administered By:
Department of Public Health and Human Services, Early Childhood Services Bureau
Description:
To become a certified Infant Toddler Trainer in Montana, a trainer must complete WestEd's Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers (PITC) and receive certification as a PITC trainer from WestEd. PITC instructor's training is offered through the University of Montana Western. Once certified, trainers must obtain annual advanced training in infant/toddler curriculum. Most PITC trainers in Montana are employed by the state's CCR&R agencies to offer regional PITC training to infant/toddler caregivers.
