Initiative Detail

Initiative Name:	Infant Toddler Certified Trainers (WestEd PITC)
State:	MT
Region:	8
Category:	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. Updated July 2009
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Geographic Scope:	Statewide
Target Population:	I/T (0-3)
Funder Name   Funding Type   Funding Source   Department of Public Health and Human Services Public-Federal CCDF IT Earmark