Online Application for Beginning Together Institute
Non-California Residents

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed in the order of date received with consideration for regional representation. The California Department of Education, Child Development Division, and WestEd do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, or sexual orientation.


Confirmation

Applicants will receive a confirmation within two weeks of the application deadline. Applicants will be contacted if there are questions about the application or if there is no longer space available at the requested Institute. The registration fee of $1600 ($1665 credit card) will be required to hold the participant's place once enrollment has been confirmed.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY REGISTRATION FEES UNTIL NOTIFIED OF ACCEPTANCE.


Enrollment and Registration Fees

The current fee for non-California residents and full fee applicants is $1,600 ($1665 for credit cards). The fee includes the cost of registration, and covers tuition, trainer's manuals, supplementary reading materials, lodging (single or double occupancy) and most meals (3 dinners on own). Participants are responsible for travel costs to and from the Institute, parking fees (if applicable) and incidental expenses.


For further information, please contact:

Karen Charest, Conference Coordinator
Phone: 760-682-0271 or Email: kchares@wested.org

Click here to Apply for Institute

Also Available: While we recommend you complete the application online, if you'd prefer to print out and complete the application on paper, you can download the PDF Application.