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Upcoming Institutes

There are currently no Institutes scheduled. If you would like further information or have any questions, please contact Linda Brault, Project Director or Project Staff, at (760) 682-0271 or fax us at (760) 471-3862.

Institute Information

The Beginning Together Institute focuses on issues pertinent to trainers working in the infant/toddler field. Dates, locations and fee information are listed below the workshop descriptions. The Institute features a variety of sessions including a parent panel; time to preview and purchase relevant books, videos and materials; opportunities to dialogue with faculty and other participants; as well as in-depth, interactive workshops. Early intervention specialists, Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers (PITC) early childhood faculty and parents of children with special needs collaboratively present specific workshops.

• When Concerns Arise
  Emotional responses of families and providers to identification of disability in children, concerns with families, and understanding roles of providers and families in the identification.

• Adapting Routines and Environments
  Meeting individual needs of infants and toddlers with disabilities and special needs by building on providers’ knowledge and skills as well as through modifications and adaptations based on the Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers (PITC) environment and routine design.

• Building Relationships among Caregivers, Families and Specialists
  Working collaboratively with families, specialists and others on behalf of infants and toddlers with disabilities and special needs to promote quality of life and positive outcomes for thechild and family.

• Inclusion and Access through Legislation: The Americans with Disabilities Act
  Understanding how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to situations in infant/toddler care.

• Partnering with the Early Intervention System
  Accessing early intervention and early childhood special education services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C in California. Out of state participants receive information on the IDEA Part C system federally and in their state.

Fees

California Residents
A fellowship is available to all California residents who are fully certified PITC graduates and who agree to complete the certification process and incorporate information from this Institute into their future trainings. The fellowship covers tuition, trainer's manual, supplementary reading materials, room (double occupancy) and board. California fellowhip recipients are responsible for a $75 regstration fee, travel costs to and from the Insitute and incidental expenses. Upgrading to a single room is also available for an additional fee.

Non-California Residents
The current fee for non-California residents is $1400. The fee includes the cost of registration, and covers tuition, trainer's manuals, supplementary reading materials and room (single occupancy) and board. Participants are responsible for travel costs to and from the Institute and incidental expenses. Non-California residents do not need to complete Sections II and III of the application.