Early Childhood & Early Intervention

From early childhood mental health to training for child care professionals, WestEd addresses the well-being of all children and their families, including those with disabilities. In response to national, state, and local needs, WestEd staff partner with health, education, human service, mental health, child care, and family support entities to provide comprehensive, individualized, and coordinated services to young children and their families.

In addition to the services listed below, WestEd offers customized and periodic services in early childhood and early intervention, such as infant/toddler care, home visitation, and English language learners training; infant/toddler guidelines; development and assessment; and family partnerships.

Early Childhood Special Education Institute Training of Trainers
This institute helps you ensure the highest quality standards of care for infants and toddlers with special needs.

Early Start Institute Series
The Institute series contributes to California’s efforts to ensure that a qualified, trained cadre of professionals is available throughout the State to serve infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.

English Learners, Language, and Literacy in the Early Years (ELLLEY)
These interactive seminars weave together concepts and evidence-based strategies that you can use daily with preschool English learners.

Home Visiting the PITC Way
Our Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) prepares home visitors to support parents in understanding, promoting, and delighting in their children's healthy development.

The Program for Infant/Toddler Care Partners for Quality
Our PITC training provides the framework for a responsive, relationship-based curriculum.

The Program for Infant/Toddler Care Trainer Institutes
Our PITC Trainer Institutes help educators, program managers, and caregiver trainers give the best care possible for each child.