Program for Infant Toddler Care Home Visiting Institute March 18- 24, 2012
The National Conference Center, Leesburg, VA
Registration is closed – we have reached our capacity for the training. For more information on future PITC Trainings contact WestEd at www.pitc.org
Frequently Asked Questions
- Content of the EHS NRC/PITC Home Visiting Institute
- Who May Participate?
- Schedule of EHS NRC PITC Home Visiting Institute
- Fee
- The National Conference Center Information
- Transportation
- Academic Units and Continuing Education Units (CEU)
- CDA Information
- Support Services Provided
- When to Register
- Notification of Participation Status
- Cancellation Policy
- Questions Regarding Your Participation
Content of the EHS NRC PITC Home Visiting Institute
At the heart of the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) is a commitment to care for infants and toddlers that respects the differing cultures, lifestyles, preferences, abilities, learning styles, and needs of the children and families served. PITC follows an approach that is responsive to what the infants and toddlers and their families bring to care, and emphasizes relationship-based implementation strategies. The positions advocated by PITC are based on sound child development and family research. The information presented at the Early Head Start National Resource Center Program for Infant Toddler Care (EHS NRC PITC) Home Visiting Institute will be built on this foundation and also be linked to the Head Start Program Performance Standards.
The EHS NRC PITC Home Visiting Institute is geared toward home visitors and their supervisors. Sessions are presented by core faculty and other experts in the field of infant care, early childhood mental health, family support, and social work. Grounded in the nationally recognized PITC philosophy, the EHS NRC PITC Home Visiting Institute integrates best practices in home visiting with the latest advances in child development. Upon completion of the Institute, participants will emerge with an enhanced understanding that will help them build and sustain strong alliances with families; implement effective home visiting practices; and work effectively with families to support their children's development. Reflective practice will also be an integral part of the Home Visiting Institute experience with faculty modeling and guiding participants through the process.
Consistent themes will be interwoven throughout the one-week long Home Visiting Institute, which will cover the following primary content areas:
- An introduction to the essential components of Home Visiting
- Facilitating parent understanding of infant/toddler development
- Nurturing the parent-home visitor relationship and parent-infant/toddler relationship
- Facilitating home visitor competencies, including a focus on reflective practice
- Addressing challenges to implementation
- Responding to families in culturally sensitive ways.
Who May Participate?
Individuals wishing to participate in EHS NRC PITC Home Visiting Institute:
- Must be working in an Early Head Start Program operating the home-based option.
- Priority for attendance will be for program directors, home visiting supervisors, home visitors and/or others responsible for the professional development of EHS home visitors.
Schedule of EHS NRC PITC Home Visiting Institute
The Institute will begin with registration at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2012 and end at 12:00 p.m. the following Saturday, March 24, 2012. Participants must plan to attend for the entire institute. There are no part-time registrations accepted.
Sunday's Institute session is held from approximately 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner. Training is held daily from 9:00 a.m. to either 5:00 or 6:00 p.m. One day during the week ends in the early afternoon, and Saturday's session ends at approximately 12:00 p.m.
Fees
Registration fees:
$1450 for participants requiring overnight accommodation. This registration fee includes the following:
- Conference registration
- A set of the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) materials including selected DVDs and print materials
- Three buffet meals daily, including dinner on the day of arrival and lunch on the day of departure
- Single room accommodations Sunday, March 18 - Saturday, March 24, 2012. Any additional nights will be the responsibility of each participant. Additional night rate is $185.90 [inclusive of taxes]. If you require additional nights' lodging, please indicate on the registration form the number of nights and dates needed and include the additional $185.90 per night amount with the registration fee. All lodging reservations will be made by EHS NRC once registration is received.
$1000 for participants who do not need overnight accommodations. This registration fee includes the following:
- Conference registration
- A set of the Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) materials including selected DVDs and print materials
- Buffet lunch daily
The National Conference Center
The National Conference Center in Leesburg, VA is 35 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. You can go on-line at http://www.conferencecenter.com/index.cfm to see more information about the facility.
Transportation
Participants must arrange and pay for their own transportation to the conference site in Leesburg, VA. It is recommended that participants fly into Dulles International Airport, 12 miles from the National Conference Center. The National Conference Center provides shuttle service to and from the Dulles International Airport. The cost for shuttle service is $20. each way. To arrange for shuttle service please visit the National Conference Website at http://www.conferencecenter.com/transportation.cfm to arrange for transportation from the airport to the conference site.
Cab fare is approximately $40. each way.
Academic Units and Continuing Education Units (CEU)
Participants attending the EHS NRC PITC Home Visiting Institute have the option of receiving:
- Two academic units (undergraduate level units), or
- 3 continuing education units (30 hours of credit) after completing the training.
All units are ECE extended education units from Sonoma State University. If you plan to use these units for college level academic coursework or toward other permit or license requirements, please check with your educational institution before submitting your registration form. PARTICIPANTS WILL REGISTER AND PAY FOR ACADEMIC UNITS OR CEUS ON SITE.
Please see chart below for information about receiving academic units or continuing education units (CEUs):
Requirements:
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3 CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS Requirements:
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CDA Information
Although organized somewhat differently from the CDA Competency Goals and Functional Areas, the EHS NRC PITC Home Visiting Institute offers the theory, practice, and active learning experiences that will promote the attainment of CDA Competency Goals in all 13 functional areas. More information will be provided at the Institute.
Support Services Provided
Hearing Impaired or Interpretation services (in Spanish) will be provided if requested at the time of registration. Request for Spanish Interpretation or Hearing Impaired services is due no later than February 24, 2012. For questions regarding hearing impaired or interpretation services, please contact pitchv@zerotothree.org. The National Conference Center meets or exceeds the minimum accessibility standards to accommodate persons with disabilities.
When to Register
Registration will be open on January 9, 2012 for the EHS NRC PITC Home Visiting Institute taking place on March 18- 24, 2012 at the National Conference Center. Please visit the EHS NRC Website for registration information: http://www.ehsnrc.org/index.htm
Registration Closes: February 27, 2012.
Notification of Participation Status
Participants accepted to the Institute will receive an enrollment confirmation packet which will be sent via e-mail.
Cancellation Policy
Registration/rooms cancelled after March 1, 2012 will be charged a $225.00 cancellation fee. Registrations/rooms cancelled prior to March 1, 2012 will receive a full refund minus a $40 processing fee. Attendees are responsible for cancelling shuttle services arranged through the National Conference Center.
Questions Regarding Your Participation
For questions regarding the EHS NRC PITC Institute on March 18-24, please contact: pitchv@zerotothree.org.