GOLD and The Creative Curriculum Implementation Support for Ohio
Welcome! We are so excited to partner with the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (ODJFS) to offer our support in helping your program succeed.
At Teaching Strategies, our commitment to our customers extends far beyond providing high-quality resources—we make sure that our customers have all the support they need for successful implementation. Because successful implementation of GOLD and The Creative Curriculum is what will ultimately lead to positive child outcomes—and there’s nothing more important than that.
Free, Ohio-Approved Professional Development
As your partners, we recognize the critical role professional development has in implementing The Creative Curriculum and GOLD and have partnered with ODJFS to provide free opportunities for continuing education credit bearing professional development.
In-Person Professional Development
Join Teaching Strategies at a regional training across the state for a free one-day session focused on implementation and receive a course completion certificate for 6 hours of Ohio approved continuing education credit! Sessions for GOLD and The Creative Curriculum are available.
Getting Started with GOLD
Review next steps
To get started, administrators will first need to add all users to their GOLD account. Click to watch an overview of the next steps!
Earn Free Professional Development Credit
Register to attend a free Ohio approved in-person or on-line professional development session focused on implementing GOLD in your program.
Ask Questions
Find the support you need by browsing support articles or videos or typing your question in the MyTeachingStrategies Support Portal.
Set up Your Account
Use the Getting Started Checklist and complete the initial steps to successfully.
Use GOLD Year Round
The User Guides provide year-round support to ensure successful data collection and utilization.
See GOLD in Action
When used effectively, GOLD strengthens the connection between curriculum and assessment.
Taking a look at The Creative Curriculum
Getting Started with The Creative Curriculum
View Implementation Support Resources
Feel confident beginning implementation by using the Getting Started Guide and accessing additional free classroom and family resources.
Earn Free Professional Development Credit
Register to attend a free Ohio approved in-person or on-line professional development session focused on implementing The Creative Curriculum in your program.
Stay Connected to Teaching Strategies
Explore the Teaching Strategies Blog to engage in ongoing best practice conversations, read articles posted by thought leaders, and review upcoming events and webinars.
See The Creative Curriculum in Action
The Creative Curriculum features exploration and discovery as a way of learning, fostering development and learning in all areas for all children.
Questions about our solutions?
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us:
Ryan Palmer
Private Childcare Specialist- Kelly Kincaid-Viox
Early Learning Solutions Specialist - Pedro Alcaraz
Early Learning Solutions Specialist
