Gateways Infant Toddler Credential (ITC) Components

The Infant Toddler Credential (ITC) is earned through validation of accomplishments in the two components listed below (please view the ITC Framework for more details). Each component has specific requirements. Practitioners applying for the ITC must also meet the requirements to attain the Gateways ECE Credential. (Please note certain degrees and/or statewide certifications may provide the foundation to earn the ITC.)

Component 1: Education and Training in Infants and Toddlers

Rationale: Practitioners with education and training specific to birth to age 3 increase their understanding of the needs of very young children, resulting in higher quality care for infants and toddlers.

• ITC Framework

The following Content Areas are included in both the ECE and ITC:

• Human Growth and Development
• Health, Safety, and Well-being
• Observation and Assessment
• Curriculum or Program Design
• Interactions, Relationships, and Environments
• Family and Community Relationships
• Personal and Professional Development

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Component 2: Work and Practical Experience with Infants and Toddlers

Rationale: Direct learning through supervised experience and/or work experiences with children birth to age 3 provide practical application of knowledge. Hands-on opportunities are a powerful tool towards becoming a quality provider of care for infants and toddlers.

• Supervised Classroom Experience
• Classroom Observation
• Reflection
• Work Experiences

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