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National Certification

Primary Project Certified Program Mark

What is National Certification?

National Certification is a multi-step process in which a Primary Project program can be recognized for implementing with fidelity. The process is transparent and standards-based using the Primary Project Best Practices Rubric. 

 

To learn more about this year's process, click the button below for the 2024-2025 National Certification Guide:

2024-2025 National Certification Guide

Testimonials

"I really feel the visit and feedback is great for the program. It is good to have people that really understand what you are doing evaluate your strengths and what you need to work on. I also think it is great for everyone to hear the same information so the program is all doing and working toward the same goals. Thank you very much for your time spent with us!" 2023-2024 National Certification Participant

"We find the rubric helpful in our yearly planning. It is helpful for growth." -2023-2024 National Certification Participant

"The endorser was very approachable. She provided specific and helpful recommendations to improve the program. She focused a great deal on our strengths and things to celebrate." - 2023-2024 National Certification Participant

"I love the opportunity to share with others the way in which we implement PP in our school. I especially love sharing the success stories of the children who are part of it!" - 2022-2023 National Certification Participant

Current Nationally Certified Schools

FLORIDA

Boys Town South Florida (School District of Palm Beach County)
Barton Elementary School
Egret Lake Elementary School
Freedom Shores Elementary School
Golden Grove Elementary School
Greenacres Elementary School
Highland Elementary School
J.C. Mitchell Elementary School
Jupiter Elementary School
Lantana Elementary School
Seminole Trails Elementary School
South Olive Elementary School

NEW YORK

Ballston Spa Central District
Milton Terrace Elementary School
Wood Road Elementary School

Batavia City School District
Jackson Primary School
John Kennedy Intermediate School

Belfast Central School District
Belfast Elementary School

Chenango Valley Central School District
Chenango Bridge Elementary School 
Port Dickinson Elementary School

City School District of New Rochelle
Jefferson Elementary School

East Rochester Central School District
East Rochester Elementary School

East Syracuse Minoa Central School District
Minoa Elementary School 
Woodland Elementary School

Greece Central School District
Autumn Lane Elementary School 
Greece Community Early Learning Center
English Village Elementary School
Holmes Road Elementary School
Longridge Elementary School
Pine Brook Elementary School

Lake Placid Central School District
Lake Placid Elementary School

New Rochelle Central School District
Jefferson Avenue Elementary

New York City Public Schools
PS/MS 20 P.O. George J. Werdann III School

Northern Adirondack Central School District
Northern Adirondack Elementary School

North Rose-Wolcott Central School District
North Rose-Wolcott Elementary School

Palmyra-Macedon Central School District
Palmyra-Macedon Primary School

Pearl River Central School District
Franklin Avenue Elementary School

Rochester City School District
Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7
Nathaniel Hawthorne School No. 25
Henry Hudson School No. 28
Audubon School No. 33 
Dr. Louis A. Cerulli School No. 34 
Pinnacle School No. 35
Abelard Reynolds School No. 42
World of Inquiry School No. 58

West Hempstead Union Free School District
Chestnut Street School 
Cornwell Avenue School