Deepen Expertise, Maximize Impact with SEEDS Certification
The integrity and impact of the SEEDS of Learning Professional Learning Framework for adults serving 3- to 5-year-olds depend on thoughtful, consistent implementation. SEEDS of Learning Certification equips your educators with the expert understanding and practical mastery needed to bring the framework’s evidence-based practices to life.
For a highly scalable solution for SEEDS of Learning training, we offer a two-tier model that allows educators who complete the Certified Educator course to continue on to learn how to lead SEEDS of Learning training as a Certified Trainer.
Graduates receive a résumé-ready badge, with optional college credit available through Northwest Nazarene University (NNU).
Level I:
Certified Educator
Develop Educators’ SEEDS Expertise
Designed for both new and experienced users of the SEEDS of Learning 3- to 5-Year-Olds, Framework this course builds a deep knowledge of best practices and the science behind it.
With Certified SEEDS Educators, you gain:
- Boosted Educator Confidence: Educators gain deep expertise in both the content of instruction (Early Literacy Predictors) and the nature of adult–child interactions (SEEDS Qualities), leading to highly intentional teaching.
- Site-Wide Consistency: A unified approach across all classrooms ensures every child receives the same high-quality instruction.
- Documented Gains in School Readiness: Powerful implementations drive significant gains in early literacy and social skills, directly contributing to organizational goals.
Level II:
Certified Trainer
Empower Staff to Train Other Educators
Prepare in-house leaders to provide professional learning that fosters consistent, high-impact implementation of the SEEDS of Learning 3- to 5-Year-Olds Framework.
With Certified SEEDS Trainers, you gain:
- Cost-Effective Professional Learning: Certifying internal trainers allows you to deploy high-quality SEEDS training on demand and at scale, reducing your reliance on expensive external consultants and recurring fees.
- Sustainable Quality Assurance: Internal trainers provide ongoing guidance, preserve framework integrity, and build staff capacity that lasts.
- Ongoing Support through the SEEDS Trainer Community: Certified Trainers gain access to an exclusive network of SEEDS leaders for support, resources, and collaboration.
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This course sets the stage for high-quality early childhood experiences for children in a way that will support their ability to learn and grow with the help of a SEEDS quality educator! Children will get the foundational literacy skill exposure they need and feel respected and capable – the ripple effects of starting in preschool feeling this way benefits them in school and beyond!
— Liz Miller, Course Consultant
Extend SEEDS Learning into the Classroom with Collaborative Coach
The SEEDS Certification Course builds educators’ knowledge. Collaborative Coach helps them put that learning into practice.
Pair certification with Collaborative Coach to provide educators with personalized, job-embedded support as they apply SEEDS in their own classrooms. Through flexible, asynchronous 1:1 coaching, educators partner with an experienced SEEDS coach who provides individualized feedback, modeling, and guidance based on their goals and classroom needs.
Together, the SEEDS Certification Course and Collaborative Coach create a powerful learning pathway—from building knowledge to strengthening day-to-day implementation.
Give your educators ongoing support beyond certification.
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