This newsletter theme issue focuses on the training of practitioners to work with infants, toddlers, and their families with emphasis on the activities of the TASK (Training Approaches for Skills and Knowledge) Project of the National Center for Clinical Infant Programs. The TASK project addresses the concerns of four "stakeholder" groups: parents; educators; professional organizations and practitioners; and policymakers and administrators. The following articles are included: "Educating Allies; Issues and Recommendations in the Training of Practitioners To Work with Infants, Toddlers and Their Families" (Emily Schrag Fenichel and Linda Eggbeer); "Individualizing Training for Early Intervention Practitioners" (Carole Brown and Eva Thorp); "Teaching and Learning: My First Year as an Advisor at Wheelock College" (Jill Bohlin); "A Developmental/Relationship In-Service Training Model for Public Health Nurses Serving Multirisk Infants and Families" (Serena Wieder et al.); "Mediating Successful Parenting: Guidelines for Practitioners" (Serena Wieder); and "Family Administrated Neonatal Activities: An Innovative Component of Family-Centered Care" (Ida Anne Cardone and Linda Gilkerson). Also provided is a list of 29 new and ongoing training initiatives for practitioners working with infants, toddlers, and their families. Information provided includes some or all of the following: the sponsoring institution; a program description; a contact person; eligibility requirements; and stipends available. (DB)