GearUp: A Global Early Childhood Accreditation Readiness Program

Is your early childhood educator preparation program ready for national or international accreditation?

Whether you are preparing to apply for accreditation, assessing the quality of your current program, or simply determining your next steps, GearUP can help you move forward with confidence.

Why Accreditation Readiness Matters

High-quality educator preparation is critical to effective teaching, positive outcomes for children, and a strong, well-prepared early childhood workforce.

Yet preparing for accreditation can be a complex and time-consuming process. Programs must assess their current practices, gather evidence, understand accreditation requirements, identify and address gaps, and prepare a strong application—often while continuing to manage day-to-day program responsibilities.

External guidance can help make that process more focused, manageable, and effective.

About GearUP

GearUP is a Global Early Childhood Accreditation Readiness Program jointly designed by Childhood Education International (CE International) and motivEd.

The program pairs CE International’s global leadership in early childhood education standards with motivEd’s experience in educator preparation program accreditation strategy. Together, we help early childhood educator preparation programs move from where they are today toward comprehensive readiness for national or international accreditation.

How We Can Help

GearUP provides a carefully designed, evidence-based pathway tailored to the needs of your program. Depending on where you are in your accreditation journey, support may include:

• Accreditation Readiness Assessment
  An independent diagnostic assessment of your program against relevant national and international ECE standards, identifying strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Accreditation Pathway & Roadmap
  Guidance to help you navigate accreditation systems, consider the options available to your program, and develop a customized accreditation readiness roadmap.
• Institutional Capacity Building
  Direct technical support to strengthen institutional capacity for accreditation, reinforce the connection between theory and classroom practice, and prepare required documentation and evidence.
• Ongoing Advisory Support
  Expert guidance throughout the accreditation journey, including support during review processes and site visits, with clear milestones along the way.

Who We Serve

GearUP is designed for organizations that prepare or support early childhood educators, including:

• Universities and teacher preparation programs
• Training provider agencies
• NGOs and other organizations investing in early childhood educator preparation

Not Ready for Accreditation Yet?

That’s okay. If your early childhood educator preparation program is not yet ready to pursue accreditation, GearUP can help you design or strengthen educator preparation standards and build the foundation for future accreditation readiness.

There are many accreditation systems for educator preparation programs around the world. GearUP can help you understand and navigate relevant national and international options and determine which may align with your program’s goals. The decision about which accreditation to pursue remains yours.