Community Trainer-of-Facilitators Membership
Are you an implementing partner using AP-OD’s curriculum? Expand your organization’s impact by joining our Trainer-of-Facilitators Membership (ToF)!
AP-OD's ToF Membership is intended to prepare, train, and engage new trainers to get certified as an AP-OD Community ToF to train and certify their organization's staff to implement AP-OD 4th Edition curriculum to parents/caregivers. A TOF partnership can build on your current organizational goals in family engagement through certified facilitators in your community. Our current ToF Partners have trained over 400 AP-OD facilitators to serve families in their communities.
What is the goal for the ToF Membership?
The main goal of the AP-OD ToF model is to prepare and support AP-OD implementing partners in their role as Community ToF Members. AP-OD National will offer a suite of services to ToF member organizations, including training and support to increase the number of certified 4th Edition facilitators. Additionally, the ToF model aligns with organizational goals by helping to advance:
- Professional development for your trainer
- Increased support to measure your impact/outcomes
- Increased access and discounts for AP-OD training and materials
- Connection to a national network of AP-OD ToF members and facilitators
Our partners are trusted organizations who — like us — honor and serve families. Those who offer AP-OD’s curriculum go through a comprehensive certification process to become AP-OD facilitators. Our curriculum is easy to adopt. It reflects the culture and realities of diverse families, draws from real-life experiences, and offers valuable resources that families can trust.
Community ToF Membership Benefits
About the ToF Membership
Expand your organization’s pool of certified AP-OD facilitators with a Community Trainer-of-Facilitators membership.
ToF Memberships allow for flexibility, as organizations are able to train and certify facilitators to meet their needs and schedules. Memberships also allow your team to save on national registration fees.
Membership Criteria
Who qualifies for the Trainer-of-Facilitators Membership?
AP-OD currently offers this service for family-serving organizations that:
- Have established connections to families with children ages prenatal to 5;
- Have a network that reaches at least 250 families annually;
- Have demonstrated a positive organizational reputation within their local community as an AP-OD partner for at least 1 year;
- Commit an appropriate number of staff and time to provide the AP-OD 4th Edition Facilitator Certification training annually;
- Comply with the ToF Implementation Agreement (each ToF Implementation Agreement will be tailored specifically for each organization);
- Ensure staff certified comply with the AP-OD Facilitator Implementation Agreement
- Ability to enter into an annual ToF membership agreement with AP-OD National
- Have staff with training and facilitation skills of adult learners to meet requirements to become a certified AP-OD Community ToF (see qualifications below)
AP-OD Community ToF Trainer Qualifications:
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- Be a certified AP-OD 3rd Edition facilitator
- Successfully facilitated the AP-OD program to parents/caregivers in their community
- Able to commit to attending and completing the AP-OD ToF Institute in person
- Familiar with utilizing the AP-OD Program Evaluation Tools
- Recommended qualification but not required: Bilingual in English & Spanish
ToF Membership Tiers
AP-OD National offers 3 membership options. Each option offers a suite of services to ToF member organizations, including training and support to grow the number of certified 4th Edition facilitators. Should your organization require additional features, please contact Daisy Castaneda at dcastaneda@ap-od.org.
Upcoming TOF Training Institute
AP-OD Institute for Trainer-of-Facilitators (TOF) May 4-6, 2026
“Sí sí sí, yes, I would encourage organizations serving families across the U.S. to become AP partner organizations to empower parents with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to support their children’s success.”
Lee Ho, Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE)
Reach more families and grow your impact.
If your organization is interested in becoming a Community Trainer-of-Facilitators or learning more please complete the form linked below.
A member of our team will reach out to you to schedule a meeting.
You can also contact Daisy Castañeda at dcastaneda@ap-od.org
