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Interaction Essentials Trainer Program

Unlock flexible professional development

Empower trainers. Elevate interactions.

The Interaction Essentials Trainer Program is a three-day certification program that equips early childhood education professionals to facilitate adult learning and deliver CLASS-based training to support educators within their organization.

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Create an in-house trainer and CLASS expert

Build capacity at your organization to lead interaction-focused professional development across Infant-Toddler and pre-K-3rd age groups.

With this certification, trainers will:

  • Become CLASS experts with the skills and knowledge to provide research-based professional development.
  • Boost their facilitation skills, enhancing the quality of any training they deliver. 
  • Support CLASS implementation by providing continuous quality improvement opportunities for educators.

Deliver professional development, on your schedule

Empower your organization with a versatile approach to professional development. From flexible delivery options to select self-paced complementary learning, this program makes meaningful professional development a reality. 

Once certified, trainers can:

  • Leverage exclusive resources and strategies to meet the unique needs of each educator. 
  • Fit high-quality professional development into any busy educator’s schedule.
  • Promote meaningful engagement through a committed community.
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Choose the learning experience that suits your needs

  • Schedule a training for your organization: Facilitated online or in-person by a Teachstone trainer 
  • Join a Teachstone training: Facilitated online by  a Teachstone trainer

Training Overview


Prerequisites


Duration and Credits


What's included


Gain Rights to Deliver

Infant–Toddler: 
Active CLASS 2nd Edition Infant–Toddler Observer Certification  

Pre-K: 
Active CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K–3rd or Pre-K Observer Certification

  • Three-Day Training
  • 19.1 Learning hours
  • CEU-bearing
  • Interaction Essentials Trainer Program Certification  Knowledge Test
  • Interaction Essentials for Educators Participant Kit
  • Additional support and resources in the Interaction Essentials Trainer Village
  • Interaction Essentials for Educators
  • CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators
  • CLASS 2nd Edition Overview for Leaders (Pre-K only)

Let's talk transitions

Are you a CLASS 2008 Pre-K CLASS Group Coach?

Explore our CLASS Group Coaching (MMCI) Transition Training to certify as a CLASS Pre-K Interaction Essentials Trainer

Are you a CLASS 2008 Infant–Toddler CLASS Group Coach and CLASS Pre-K Interaction Essentials Trainer?

Purchase our CLASS® Infant–Toddler CLASS Group Coaching Transition Add-On to certify as a CLASS Infant–Toddler Interaction Essentials Trainer.

Are you a CLASS Pre-K Interaction Essentials Trainer and new to training at the Infant-Toddler age level?

Purchase our CLASS® Interaction Essentials Certification Add-On. This applies to both Infant–Toddler and Pre-K age groups.

FAQ

I am a current CLASS Group Coach or have my provisional certification. What steps do I need to take to upgrade to Interaction Essentials? 

Answer: Your first step is to certify as a 2nd Edition Observer. Then, depending on your certifications, there are a few options.  Talk to one of our CLASS experts below to map out the best transition pathway for your unique needs.

I’m already a Measurement Trainer, why should I consider an Interaction Essentials Trainer certification?

Answer: With the Interaction Essentials Trainer certification, you’ll deepen your focus on empowering educators with strategies to improve quality interactions – gaining rights to deliver Interaction Essentials for Educators.