WINTER 2006
Katy Chase Leaves the Network, Moves to MLFCCA
Sharing the Wisdom of Many Voices Conference
PITC Trainers
PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES::
Contact: Professional Development Coordinator
651-290-97004 ext. 200
Not by Chance:
Contact: Professional Development Coordinator
651-290-97004 ext. 200
Ounce Scale MN Child Care Project
Contact: Mary Scott
651-433-2182
Sharing the Wisdom of
Many Voices Conference
Contact: Julie Wasiluk
651-290-9704 ext. 119
Contact: Cory Woosley
651-746-4024
Program for Infant/Toddler Care (ITTI) Trainers Mentoring and On-site Consultation Opportunities
MENTORING FOR TRAINERS
There are two options to obtain certification as a PITC trainer (Mentoring is available for both options.):
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Option 1 – Write and submit certification paper to West Ed for national certification.
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Option 2 – Minnesota PITC trainer obtains Minnesota Certification that is valid only in the state of Minnesota
What is Minnesota Certification?
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It is a process by which Minnesota ITTI trainers can obtain certification in each of the PITC/West Ed Modules.
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Minnesota certification candidate will work with a Mentor Trainer to complete the certification process. Process includes:
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Working with Mentor Trainer to develop/design training outline
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Delivering an observed PITC training or trainings in the module or modules candidate is seeking certification in
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Working with Mentor Trainer after the training or trainings to discuss observation(s) and plans for future development
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Who can apply and obtain the Minnesota Certification?
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Anyone who has been trained by WestEd in the PITC curriculum.
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Priority will be given to Minnesota PITC trainers who are not certified by PITC/West Ed.
How can a trainer apply for assistance with either certification option?
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Minnesota PITC trainers will complete and return application and send it to the CCR&R Network office by Nov. 30, 2006 . (Click here for application [Microsoft Word])
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Applicants will be called for an interview and assigned to a Mentor Trainer in December. Mentor Trainers will be available for assistance through May, 2007.
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Applicants for the Minnesota Certification process will have 7 months to complete the Minnesota Certification Process:
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Nov./Dec. – Applications, Interviews of mentees.
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Dec. through May – Months to complete the Minnesota Certification process.
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June 15 – Last day to submit the recommendation for certification. By the end of June, successful applicants will receive a Minnesota Certification and those who need more work to complete the certification will be notified by mail.
How long is the national WestEd and Minnesota Certification valid?
Both certifications are lifetime certifications.
ON-SITE CONSULTATION
The MNCCR&R Professional Development Coordinators will be offering PITC (ITTI) on-site consultations to child care providers throughout the state of Minnesota. For information regarding this opportunity for On-site Consultants please contact the Professional Development Coordinator that you work with.