Instructor Requirements - Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral

Curriculum – Infant and Toddler & Preschool Documentation of training and experience using research-based curriculumWelcome to Iowa Early Learning Standards (IELS) Train-the-trainer certificateEvery Child Reads: Birth to Three (16 hours) Train-the-trainer certificate Approved trainer by Department of Education (DE)Every Child Reads: Ages Three to Five (18 hours) Train-the-trainer certificate Approved trainer by Department of Education (DE)IA PITC Academy for Center Directors WestEd trainer certificationIA Program for Infant Toddler Care (IA PITC) (Modules 1-4 / 5) WestEd trainer certification for each Module Minimum of three years’ experience providing direct care for infants and toddlers in a regulated group care settingor equivalentIowa PITC New Perspectives WestEd trainer certification Minimum of three years’ experience providing direct care for infants and toddlers in a regulated group care settingor equivalentIowa PITC Supplemental Trainings WestEd trainer certification Minimum of three years’ experience providing direct care for infants and toddlers in a regulated group care settingor equivalentBeyond Business Basics (BBB) Train-the-trainer certificate or Specialty Instructor Quality Module – Minimum of three years’ experience with administration of a licensed child care facility or aregistered child development home or equivalent experience Financial Module – Minimum of three years’ experience with business management Guest speakers shall meet minimum experience requirementsEarly Childhood - Positive Behavior Interventions Supports (EC-PBIS) Train-the-trainer certificate in either preschool or infant/toddler revised Minimum of three years’ experience caring for infants and toddlers or preschoolers (as appropriate)7/13Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral