Interaction Essentials Trainer Program

Empower Trainers. Elevate Interactions.

Interaction Essentials Trainer Program creates certified trainers who can deliver research-based CLASS training designed to enhance educator-child interactions and deepen CLASS knowledge within their organizations. This program, built from the foundation of CLASS Group Coaching (MMCI),  scales capacity for continuous quality improvement by refining facilitation skills and enabling the delivery of comprehensive trainings that focus on the interactions that matter the most for children’s learning and development.

Already a Pre-K CLASS Group Coach?

Upgrade your Pre-K CLASS Group Coaching certification to become an Interaction Essentials Trainer! Unlock access to enhanced educator training, enhanced facilitator materials, and more!

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Create an In-House Trainer and CLASS Expert

With this certification, your organization can develop in-house CLASS experts to lead interaction-focused professional development and implement CLASS effectively and efficiently. 

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

Continuous and Engaging PD, On Your Schedule

This train-the-trainer program empowers your organization with a versatile approach to professional development offerings. From flexible delivery options and a comprehensive library of content to self-paced complementary learning, this program makes meaningful PD 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 Pre-K educator’s schedule
  • Promote effective learning through a community of practice cohort experience

Get Exclusive Access to a Research-Based Learning Program

This train-the-train program builds skilled facilitators with the knowledge needed to effectively deliver Interaction Essentials for Educators, a comprehensive, research-based learning program.

Interaction Essentials for Educators is designed to:

  • Support educators in improving their daily interactions within Pre-K and Transitional Kindergarten settings
  • Deepen understanding of CLASS and promote the transfer of knowledge to practice
  • Build a community that is focused on meaningful educator-child interactions

About the Training

Prerequisites
CLASS® 2nd Edition Pre-K or Pre-K–3rd Observer Certification
Duration & CEUs
Three-Day Training

Earn 1.9 CEUs
What's Included
Interaction Essentials Trainer Kit

Interaction Essentials for Educators Participant Kit

Access to the Interaction Essentials Trainer Village
Gain Rights to Deliver
Pre-K Interaction Essentials for Educators

CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators

CLASS 2nd Edition Overview for Leaders