COURSES & CREDENTIALING

Professional development for school board members and education leaders in Delaware and beyond.

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CREDENTIALS THAT BUILD CREDIBILITY

First State Educate partners with Credly to provide secure, verifiable digital badges for participants, validating expertise in school board governance and education advocacy.

These badges allow earners to easily showcase professional achievements on LinkedIn and within email signatures, driving visibility and recognition.

Red circular badge with an open book with a graduation cap icon, text reading 'Board Ready,' 'First State Educate,' 'Expect Excellence,' 'Act Together,' and 'by Knowledge Hub'.
Circular logo with a handshake icon and three people at the top. Main text reads 'Public Comment Pro'. Subtext says 'First State Educate' and 'Expect Excellence · Act Together'. Created by Knowledge Hub.
Circular badge with a blue border and white background, featuring a blue open book on a laptop icon at the top. The center reads 'Policy Leader' in bold white letters on a blue stripe. Below, in red and smaller font, it says 'First State Educate' with a red upward arrow, and underneath 'Expect Excellence · Act Together' in red. The badge is branded by Knowledge Hub.

Whether you’re a parent, community advocate, educator, or board member, Knowledge Hub credentials show that you understand how schools work and how to make change happen.

Our credentialing approach is designed to support both individuals and full boards in developing the knowledge and skills needed for effective governance. Each badge demonstrates your knowledge of Delaware’s education system, your readiness to engage, and your commitment to better outcomes for our students.

A FLEXIBLE, PRACTICAL APPROACH

Our microcredentials recognize progress in key areas like budgeting, policy, data-informed decision making, and community engagement. Each one is designed to reflect real, applied skills, not just participation.

Learning is flexible and accessible, with a mix of self-paced courses, live sessions, and on-demand resources. Whether someone is preparing to run for a board seat or already serving, the experience is designed to meet them at the right point in their journey.

BUILT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS

Credentialing is designed for:

  • Prospective board members building readiness

  • Current board members strengthening governance skills

  • Full boards aligning around shared practices and priorities

By creating a shared foundation of knowledge, it helps boards operate more effectively as a team.

HOW IT WORKS

LEARN

Connect learning directly to real board decisions

APPLY

Access research-based content and practical tools

DEMONSTRATE

Earn credentials that reflect your progress

GROW

Stack credentials over time to deepen expertise

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School boards shape decisions that impact students, families, and communities every day. Credentialing ensures leaders are better prepared to navigate those responsibilities with clarity, confidence, and accountability.

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