20/20 Vision: PITC 20th Anniversary Graduate Conference, Gala, and Symposium

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The Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC), a collaboration between WestEd and the California Department of Education, will celebrate 20 years of research, professional development services, and technical assistance with a PITC Graduate Conference open to fully certified PITC graduates, and an Anniversary Gala and National Symposium open to the public. All events will be held at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel, 55 Fourth Street (between Market and Mission).

Because space is limited, early registration is encouraged. Click on the links below, or scroll down, for program and registration details:

• PITC Graduate Conference (registration limited to fully certified PITC graduates)
• Anniversary Gala (registration now closed)
• National Symposium (on site registration available)

Click here to read a message from Carlina Rinaldi.

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PITC Graduate Conference

Tuesday, October 3 – Thursday, October 5, 2006
Conference cost: $840*
(Registration to the PITC Graduate Conference includes room and board plus admission to the Anniversary Gala and National Symposium.)

• Online Registration: closed
• Download the Program (PDF)

Join fellow PITC graduates for presentations on the future of American infant/toddler care from internationally known experts — with special guest appearances. Participants will travel back to the origins of PITC, revisit joint accomplishments, and plan the future together.

*Fellowships are available only for PITC fully certified California residents, reducing the registration cost to $250. (Fellowship-sponsored registration includes room and board plus admission to the Graduate Conference, Anniversary Gala, and National Symposium.)

Graduate Conference Hotel Options:
If you wish to make reservations beyond the Graduate Conference dates (our rooming list only includes October 3-4), then you will need to call the Marriott hotel directly at 415-896-1600. If the hotel already has your name, then you can extend your stay on either side (if they have availability) at the $216 single/double group rate (includes tax) when you mention “WestEd.” Some alternative accommodations are:

The Argent Hotel
50 Third Street
San Francisco, CA
Reservations: 877-222-6699
Or contact Ruben Barahona, rbarahona@argenthotel.com (mention “WestEd”)

Sir Francis Drake
450 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: 415-392-7755

Grand Hyatt Hotel
345 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Tel: 415-398-1234

For all PITC Graduate Conference registration and hotel questions, contact:

Karla Nygaard
Telephone: 415.289.2311
E-mail: knygaar@WestEd.org

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PITC Anniversary Gala

Wednesday, October 4, 2006
6 – 11pm
Gala cost: $100

• Registration closed

Join colleagues in the infant/toddler care community for PITC’s 20th Anniversary Gala celebration. An evening of fun, food, and fellowship is in store, beginning with a reception and homage to those making special contributions to the infant/toddler field, followed by dinner and dancing. An ongoing multimedia installation will present milestones in infant/toddler care and honor caregivers, complete with "Happy Birthday" messages from internationally known dignitaries and leaders in the field.

Gala and Symposium Hotel Options:
All Gala and Symposium activities will take place at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel, 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA. Contact Anna Solis at 415.442.6775, ext. 6229 (mention "WestEd"). Some alternative accommodations are:

The Argent Hotel
50 Third Street
San Francisco, CA
Reservations: 877-222-6699
Or contact Ruben Barahona, rbarahona@argenthotel.com (mention “WestEd”)

Sir Francis Drake
450 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Tel: 415-392-7755

Grand Hyatt Hotel
345 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
Tel: 415-398-1234

For Anniversary Gala registration questions, contact:

Olivia Cooksey
Telephone: 415.289.2318
E-mail: ocookse@WestEd.org

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PITC National Symposium on Infant/Toddler Care

Thursday, October 5, 2006
9am – 4:30pm
Symposium cost: $150

• Advance Registration: closed
• On Site Registration: available at the Symposium
• Download the Program (PDF)

Join the infant/toddler care community for PITC’s 20th National Symposium featuring experts and policymakers on the future of American infant/toddler care. Internationally known speakers will discuss the latest research findings, policy recommendations, and approaches to practice.

For National Symposium registration questions, contact:

Olivia Cooksey
Telephone: 415.289.2318
E-mail: ocookse@WestEd.org

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