Spalding Certified Teacher (SCT)

Spalding is now offering two different SCT options.

Option 1

SCT with Reading Foundations & Effective Strategies for Writing and Reading Endorsement

This certification starts the candidate on the path to becoming a Spalding Certified Teacher Instructor (SCTI – RF & ESWR endorsed). Upon completion of the SCTI – RF & ESWR requirements, the SCTI will be eligible to teach both the Reading Foundations (RF) and Effective Strategies for Writing and Reading (ESWR) courses. This option meets the SCT requirement for Spalding accredited schools or schools pursuing accreditation.

Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Completion of Reading Foundations with a grade of “A”
A minimum of two years implementing THE SPALDING METHOD^®
Completion of Effective Strategies for Writing and Reading with a grade of “A”

Option 2

SCT with Reading Foundations Endorsement

This certification starts the candidate on the path to becoming a Spalding Certified Teacher Instructor (SCTI – RF endorsed). Upon completion of the SCTI – RF requirements, the SCTI will be eligible to only teach the Reading Foundations (RF) course. This option DOES NOT meet the SCT requirement for Spalding accredited schools or schools pursuing accreditation.

Prerequisites

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Completion of Reading Foundations with a grade of “A”
A minimum of two years implementing THE SPALDING METHOD^®

Observations

Demonstrate proficient Spalding instruction in a public/private school or clinic for a minimum of 3 hours (five demos) during one school year. Demos 1-4 are recorded and submitted for feedback. The feedback is required to be implemented in subsequent demos. Demo 5 is an onsite observation.

In order to progress to the next demo, the demo requirements must be implemented with the percentage accuracy described under Demo Expectations.

If requirements are not met, the candidate will be asked to resubmit the demo. The candidate may only resubmit one time during this process.
If any other demos do not meet Demo Expectations, the candidate will not continue the certification process and payment will be forfeited.
The candidate may reapply for certification the following school year.

Observation Cohorts

Four cohorts are available this school year. Each cohort has limited spots available and will be assigned in order of application. Candidates must submit demos by the specified deadline. Failure to meet a deadline will result in the removal from the cohort and payment will be forfeited. The candidate may reapply for certification the following school year.

	Cohort A Registration Deadline: September 3, 2025 (1st-6th Grade teachers only.)	Cohort B Registration Deadline: September 24, 2025 (1st-6th Grade teachers only.)	Cohort C Registration Deadline: October 29, 2025 (1st-6th Grade teachers only.)	Cohort D Registration Deadline: December 10, 2025 (Kindergarten teachers only.)
Demo 1 submission window:	Cohort ASep. 15-19, 2025	Cohort BOct. 6-10, 2025	Cohort CNov. 10-14, 2025	Cohort DJan. 12-16, 2026
Demo 2 submission window:	Cohort AOct. 13-17, 2025	Cohort BNov. 3-7, 2025	Cohort CDec. 8-12, 2025	Cohort DFeb. 2-6, 2026
Demo 3 submission window:	Cohort ANov. 10-14, 2025	Cohort BDec. 1-15, 2025	Cohort CJan. 19-23, 2026	Cohort DFeb. 23-27, 2026
Demo 4 submission window:	Cohort ADec. 8-12, 2025	Cohort BJan. 12-16, 2026	Cohort CFeb. 16-20, 2026	Cohort DMar. 30- Apr. 3, 2026
Demo 5 (in person):	Cohort ASchedule between Jan. 12- Feb. 6, 2026	Cohort BSchedule between Jan. 26- Feb. 27, 2026	Cohort CSchedule between Mar. 2- Apr. 3, 2026	Cohort DSchedule between Apr. 20- May 8, 2026

Executive Trainer deadline
One week after submission window closes to allow one week for teachers to implement reﬁnements before next window.

Payment

$500.00 plus travel fees for onsite demo 5

Certification fee is due with demo 1 submittal.

Payment will be forfeited if:

The candidate’s demo does not meet the Demo Expectations for a second time.
The candidate fails to meet cohort deadlines.

Maintaining Certification

Complete a minimum of 10 clock hours of Spalding-approved continuing education during each year
Teach THE SPALDING METHOD^® in an educational setting
Send recertification fee at the beginning of each year
Notify Spalding of changes in name, address, phone, position, or email in a timely manner

Please email certification@spalding.org with any questions regarding certification.