Early behavioral challenges can lead to long-term negative outcomes, so it’s vital for caregivers to get the support they need to meet children’s needs. One promising approach to these challenges is infant and early childhood mental health consultation.

The PITC PARS is a tool for learning about and observing the essential components of infant and toddler group care. The components include everything from caregiver-infant/toddler interactions to the physical environment to program policies.

Monica Mathur-Kalluri, Project Director within WestEd’s Early Childhood Intervention, Mental Health, and Inclusion team, discusses the transformative power of reflective practice spaces for Black, Indigenous, and people of color early childhood practitioners.

In this Q&A, WestEd experts Osnat Zur and Ann-Marie Wiese discuss the significance of California’s updated Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations and what the foundations mean for early learning in California.

Ensuring early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families is vital in every state. Read more in this Q&A with Angela McGuire of WestEd.

This observation guide can assist in identifying areas of strength in kindergarten programs. It can also help determine resources needed to support teachers, schools, and districts in ensuring equitable, developmentally appropriate experiences.

Discover the PITC Curriculum, which includes a reflective planning process that sparks wonder and excitement in children, families, and infant care educators. Learn how this child-focused, responsive, and relationship-based approach enriches learning experiences for infants and toddlers.