SIPPS Educator Certification Course
Enrollment is available monthly on a continuous basis. Course sections start on the first of the month.







Event Description

Welcome to the registration site for the SIPPS Educator Certification Course!

Before enrolling, please review all of the course details and information provided below.   

Course sections currently open for enrollment: August, September, October, November, December, and January 2026. Sections start on the first of the month. Enrollment closes five days before the section's start date. 

Participants have exactly three months from the course section start date to complete all required modules and earn their Educator Certification and digital badge. 

Course Goals and Benefits

The SIPPS Educator Certification Course is an asynchronous, self-paced program designed to equip educators with the skills and knowledge to effectively implement SIPPS for diverse K–12 learners. Through eight comprehensive modules, educators will gain an in-depth understanding of SIPPS and be prepared to deliver high-quality, systematic instruction tailored to student needs. 

Educator Certification Course Outline (Approximately 18–24 hours)
Module 0: Welcome and Overview of the Certification Pathway
Module 1: SIPPS Program Overview
Module 2: Placement and Grouping
Module 3: SIPPS Beginning Level
Module 4: SIPPS Extension Level and SIPPS Plus
Module 5: Optimizing SIPPS Instruction – Data-Informed Strategies
Module 6: SIPPS Challenge Level
Module 7: Correction Routines
Module 8: Putting It All Together

Participants will gain a deep understanding of the SIPPS program structure, materials, and best practices for instruction. By the end of the course, educators will be able to assess students’ needs, appropriately group learners, and implement targeted lessons across SIPPS Beginning, Extension, Challenge Levels as well as SIPPS Plus for older readers.

Learning objectives:
  • Master the program's goals, materials, and lesson structures
  • Learn how to assess and place students in the appropriate level
  • Understand how to use instructional routines and corrective feedback effectively at each level
  • Develop the skills to make informed instructional decisions based on assessments and mastery tests
Benefits of enrollment:​
  • Build expertise in delivering evidence-based foundational skills instruction
  • Gain a full year of access to eight self-paced instructional modules, practical resources, and videos to support implementation
  • Strengthen educators' ability to support striving readers and promote literacy success
Upon successful completion of the course, participants:
  • Earn an official digital certification badge as a SIPPS Certified Educator
  • Are eligible to enroll in the SIPPS Trainer Certification Course (coming January 2026)
  • Qualify to receive generous discounts on enrollment in Collaborative Coach for SIPPS
  • May receive optional graduate credit through an affiliated university (for an additional fee)
College Credit Option

Optional college credit is available through Northwest Nazarene University (NNU):
  • Participants can earn one (1) graduate-level credit for the course for an additional cost of $60. 
  • Each credit is worth 15 continuing education hours.
  • Participants may apply for the credit by registering for EDLT57330 through the NNU course catalog and paying the course fee. 
The requirements for passing are: participants must submit payment; complete the course within the three-month time frame; and earn a score of 80% or higher on all eight module culminating assessments, demonstrating their knowledge and skills gained throughout the course.
Intended Audience and Requirements

The SIPPS Educator Certification Course is ideal for anyone who teaches or supports SIPPS instruction, including:
  • Classroom Teachers (K–12)
  • Reading Specialists
  • Special Educators
  • Interventionists
  • Tutors
  • Support Staff
  • Literacy Coaches
  • Administrators and Educational Leaders
The course is aligned with the scope, sequence, instructional materials, and guidance of SIPPS, Fifth Edition. While there are no prerequisites, certain materials from SIPPS, Fifth Edition are required to engage in the course. You will need access to Fifth Edition program materials for at least one level along with access to the Learning Portal.

For educators using Third or Fourth Edition SIPPS: To fully engage in the course, you will need access to these Fifth Edition items: Technology Requirements: The course is entirely online. To access the course, you will need a computer and an active internet connection.  Please review the Tech Tips for the course. 
Cost and Enrollment Details 

Cost: $400 per educator

Enrollment Deadlines: Registration closes five calendar days before the course section's start date. Sections start on the first of the month. 

Course Term: Enrollees have exactly three months from the course section start date to complete all required modules and earn their Educator Certification and digital badge. Extensions beyond the three-month course term will not be granted for any reason. Course materials will remain accessible online for exactly one year from the start date of the course section. 

Email Addresses: You must use a unique email address for each attendee. Please double-check the email address you submit in the registration form, since we will send critical communications to it. If you don't receive a confirmation email shortly after submitting the registration form, check your spam folder. If you can't locate the confirmation email, email us at onlinecourses@collaborativeclassroom.org so we can ensure you are enrolled correctly. 

Primary and Attendee Contacts: The registration system accepts different "primary" and "attendee" contacts allowing for enrollment on behalf of others. The primary contact listed on the registration will receive email communications related to billing and payments and will be considered the point of contact/responsible party for the registration group. Attendees will only receive email communications with their course registration details. Requests for changes in enrollment or transfers must be made in writing by the primary contact identified on the group registration (see more details below about changes and transfers). 

Payment Options: Register online using a credit card or e-check (ACH) or upload a purchase order (PO) and we will send an invoice to the primary contact on the registration. If you are using a PO, please have the number ready and/or an electronic copy to upload during registration. Invoices will be emailed to the primary contact listed on the registration before the end of the first month of the course term. Those registering by credit card or e-check will receive immediate payment receipts. 

Pre-Payments: If you've already pre-paid for the course, please register using the package labeled "pre-paid." Please have your order number and payment confirmation details ready to input into the registration form. 

Corrections and Changes to Enrollment Information: Primary contacts may request to change the name and/or contact information for the attendee before the section start date. Requests must be received in writing 7 calendar days prior to the section start date. Please email your request to onlinecourses@collaborativeclassroom.org. 

Section Transfers: Primary contacts may request a one-time attendee transfer to a future available section within the same calendar year. A one-time section transfer request must be received in writing 7 calendar days prior to the section start date. Please email your request to onlinecourses@collaborativeclassroom.org. 

Refund Policy: A full refund can be requested 30 calendar days or more prior to the course section start date. Refund requests must be made in writing to onlinecourses@collaborativeclassroom.org. Refund requests must be made by the primary contact attached to the registration group. There are no exceptions.

Questions and Support: Please email onlinecourses@collaborativeclassroom.org.