Training Calendar and Registration

PITC 1: Social Emotional Growth & Socialization

• 10/21/26 6:00 PM - 10/24/26 12:30 PM

PITC 1: Social-Emotional Growth & Socialization explores topics on social-emotional development in the first three years, temperaments of children and caregivers, socialization, guidance and discipline, environments, and gaining an understanding of children's behavior. Training will begin with an overview of the basic concepts of early social-emotional growth and socialization and their application to the group care context. An emphasis is placed on the development of a nurturing relationship between the infant and caregiver. The overview addresses the importance of responsive caregiving, the individualization of care through an understanding of infant temperament, the critical role of family and culture in early identity development, exploring developmentally appropriate play strategies with ages of infancy, creating supportive physical environments, and stages of emotional development.  

Participants must complete both zoom sessions and the online assessment to receive credit. Several weeks will be given to complete the assessment.

Session 1: Wed., Oct. 21 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Session 2: Sat., Oct. 24 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: Zoom (link will be emailed 1 week before the training)

Gateways Content: Area A: Human Growth & Development (8 hours)

CDA Content: Area 3 - Social Emotional and Area 8 - Child Development (4 hours each)

Trainer: Connie Crawford