Baby Signs® certification training for agencies and organizations that serve children

Baby Signs® Training for Agencies and Organizations

January 21, 2025 | Baby Signs® | , , , ,
Updated for 2026

Research-based training to support early communication, staff consistency, and family engagement across Early Intervention, Head Start, and family service programs.

Baby Signs® offers professional training for agencies and organizations serving infants, toddlers, and families. Our training options support Early Intervention, Head Start, home visiting, and family-focused programs seeking practical, ethical, and evidence-based strategies teams can implement with confidence.

Why Agencies Choose Baby Signs® Training

Agencies serving young children and families choose the Baby Signs® Program because it supports early communication in ways that are practical, research-based, and family-centered. Agencies integrate Baby Signs® training to strengthen both staff practice and family engagement across services.

Programs that integrate Baby Signs® training often report:

  • Greater consistency in how staff support early communication

  • Increased confidence among professionals working with families

  • Stronger caregiver engagement and carryover between visits

  • Reduced frustration for children who are not yet speaking

The Baby Signs® Program is grounded in decades of child development research and aligns naturally with routine-based, relationship-focused service models.

Training Options for Agencies and Programs

The Baby Signs® Program offers flexible professional training formats designed to meet the needs of agencies with diverse staffing models, schedules, and service delivery approaches.

Training options may include:

  • In-person team trainings, including 2-day instructor certification formats

  • Virtual professional workshops for distributed or remote teams

  • Blended training models combining live instruction with independent learning

  • Parent workshop integration to support family engagement and carryover

All training emphasizes ethical, research-aligned implementation and clear, consistent messaging when working with families.

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In-Person Training for Agency Teams

In-person training is an effective option for agencies training larger teams or launching program-wide implementation.

In-person training offers:

  • Hands-on practice with real-time feedback

  • Opportunities for team collaboration and shared learning

  • Clear guidance for immediate implementation

  • Training tailored to your organization’s goals and service context

In addition to team-based trainings, self-paced Baby Signs® instructor certification options are available for individual professionals who may not be training as part of a group or agency. These options allow professionals to complete certification independently while still aligning with Baby Signs® research, curriculum standards, and ethical implementation guidelines.

For child development centers and early learning programs seeking program-wide implementation, the Baby Signs® Center Certification option supports consistent use of Baby Signs® across classrooms, staff teams, and daily routines.

Note: In-person trainings typically require a minimum number of participants. Virtual and blended options are available when in-person delivery is not feasible.

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Who This Training Is For

Baby Signs® agency training is designed for multidisciplinary teams and program leadership working in early childhood and family services, including:

  • Early Intervention providers and supervisors

  • Speech-language pathologists and therapists

  • Parent educators and home visiting staff

  • Early childhood educators and administrators

  • Directors and staff of agencies and organizations

Training supports both frontline professionals and program leadership focused on consistent service delivery.

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What’s Included in Baby Signs® Professional Training

Baby Signs® professional trainings are designed to support consistent, ethical implementation across Early Intervention, home visiting, and early childhood programs. Depending on the training format, sessions may include:

  • Comprehensive Instruction
    Evidence-based strategies for teaching Baby Signs® to babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children, with a focus on early communication, caregiver coaching, and routine-based intervention.

  • Exclusive Training Materials
    Access to official Baby Signs® instructor handbooks, class curricula, and digital resources, including videos, music, and implementation tools to support both in-person and virtual service delivery.

  • Specialized Guidance for Program Use
    Practical strategies for leading parent workshops, play-based classes, and special events, while maintaining alignment with Baby Signs® research, messaging, and curriculum standards.

  • Access to Discounted Program Resources
    Opportunities to purchase Baby Signs® materials at a professional discount, supporting program sustainability and consistent use across staff and families.

These trainings are ideal for agencies seeking staff consistency, increased caregiver engagement, and clear implementation guidance across programs serving infants, toddlers, and families.

Note: A minimum of 25 participants is required to host a 2-day in-person Baby Signs® Instructor Certification Training. Training proposals are customized to meet program goals, timelines, and service models.

Success Stories from Agencies and Programs

Agencies and organizations that have implemented Baby Signs® training report meaningful, practical outcomes across their teams and the families they serve.

Common outcomes include increased consistency in staff communication, greater confidence in service delivery, and stronger caregiver engagement and follow-through.

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Custom Training Proposals for Your Organization

Every organization is unique. We work with agencies to develop training proposals aligned with program goals, staffing structures, timelines, and funding requirements.

Whether you are training a small team or implementing program-wide, we’ll help you identify the format that best fits your needs.

Bring Baby Signs® Training to Your Program

If your agency serves infants, toddlers, and families and is seeking a practical, research-based approach to early communication, we’d love to talk.

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Child development centers may also be interested in Baby Signs® Center Certification for classroom-based implementation.

For Agencies & Public Programs

Baby Signs® professional training and materials are available for agencies, counties, and publicly funded programs serving infants, toddlers, and families.

Baby Signs Too, LLC has experience supporting government and publicly funded agencies with training, services, and program-wide implementation.

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