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Introduction to GOLDFinch™
30
Max Participants
In this 6-hour session designed for new customers beginning a journey with GOLDFinch™, we will explore how assessment supports responsive and effective teaching. You will learn how to use the Objectives for Development and Learning and progressions of development and learning to focus observations. You will also learn about how literacy screening, formative observational and game-based assessment can provide you with a comprehensive understanding of children’s knowledge, skills and abilities to inform your daily instruction. Through hands-on practice, you will discover the direct and automatic connections between the SmartTeach™ online platform, teacher app and the new Finch App to gather and use authentic information. GOLD observational data will be enhanced by Finch Formative Games and the Finch Literacy Screener, and you will leave prepared to use all three. Until August 1, 2025, we will have limited activities and practice with the Finch Literacy Screener.
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Kindergarten
Preschool
Transitional Kindergarten
GOLD
1 Day
0.5 Day
Getting Started with Finch™
30
Max Participants
In this 3-hour session for current GOLD® users, you will become confident using our new Finch™ products to compliment your GOLD observational assessment! Finch provides two foundational, formative, and fun interactive child assessment tools that automatically feed data directly into GOLD. Dive in and explore how to save time and use the Finch Formative Games and the Finch Literacy Screener to allow children to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities through our game-based assessment and literacy screener. Until August 1, 2025, we will have limited activities and practice with the Finch Literacy Screener.
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Introduction to GOLD®
Preschool
Transitional Kindergarten
GOLD
0.5 Day
0.5 Day
Getting Started with Kickstart Literacy™ by Teaching Strategies®
30
Max Participants
We believe literacy learning should be developmentally appropriate and fun! In this session you’ll explore how to use your new Kickstart Literacy™ materials to supplement your current practices to provide comprehensive literacy instruction, based on the science of reading. We start by helping you establish a strong oral language foundation in your pre-K classroom and then support you with how to build literacy skills from there. You will be introduced to each component of your new materials to help children develop skills in phonological awareness, phonemic awareness, phonics, and letter formation. You will also learn how to seamlessly add Kickstart Literacy™ lessons into your digital plans in SmartTeach®, and access them on the SmartTeach® mobile app.
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Transitional Kindergarten
0.5 Day
1 Day
Introducción a El Currículo Creativo™ para pre-kínder – Spanish
30
Max Participants
Esta sesión altamente interactiva de 6 horas presenta a los participantes El Currículo Creativo™ para pre-kínder. Los participantes aprenderán cómo comenzar con la Guía del currículo y los recursos de enseñanza. Los participantes explorarán un día típico utilizando los componentes de El Currículo Creativo™ para pre-kínder y al final de la sesión sabrán cómo incorporar cada recurso en el día. Los participantes se familiarizarán con los 38 objetivos para el desarrollo y el aprendizaje y cómo se utilizan para individualizar la instrucción. Finalmente, los participantes localizarán recursos para apoyar su implementación continua de El Currículo Creativo™ para pre-kínder.
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Preschool
Creative Curriculum
1 Day
1 Day
¡Nuevo! Introducción a El Currículo Creativo™ para bebés y El Currículo Creativo™ para niños pequeños – Spanish
30
Max Participants
En esta sesión, los maestros adquirirán confianza en la implementación de nuestras nuevas soluciones de enseñanza para los niños más pequeños: El Currículo Creativo™ para bebés y El Currículo Creativo™ para niños pequeños. Los maestros obtendrán experiencia práctica con nuestros nuevos recursos impresos y digitales, como la Guía del currículo, las Guías de enseñanza, las Tarjetas para el desarrollo de destrezas y el filtro de entrada, y conocerán las nuevas destrezas de Ireton. Los maestros practicarán el uso de actualizaciones y nuevas funciones en la aplicación Teaching Strategies® Teacher y las funciones de planificación en el Cloud, específicamente mejoradas para apoyar el trabajo esencial de los maestros de bebés y niños pequeños. Los maestros concluirán esta sesión con una buena comprensión de cómo individualizar la instrucción y apoyar a cada niño en su clase. This session will be delivered in Spanish.
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Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Creative Curriculum
1 Day
0.5 Day
New! Getting Started with The Creative Curriculum® for Infants and The Creative Curriculum® for Toddlers
30
Max Participants
In this session, teachers will get started with our new offerings for our youngest learners: The Creative Curriculum® for Infants and The Creative Curriculum® for Toddlers. Teachers will gain experience with our new print and digital resources such as our Curriculum Guide, Teaching Guides, Skill Development Cards, and app-based Entry Screener. They will build an understanding of the new Foundational Skills for Infants and Toddlers.
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Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Creative Curriculum
0.5 Day
0.5 Day
Discovering the Power of The Creative Curriculum® Cloud for Infants and Toddlers
30
Max Participants
Come and join our fun and informative session specially designed for teachers and caregivers of infants and toddlers! In this session, we will show you how to use The Creative Curriculum® Cloud and the Teaching Strategies® Teacher app to enhance your teaching practices when using The Creative Curriculum® for Infants or The Creative Curriculum® for Toddlers. Throughout the session, you will learn step-by-step procedures for accessing teaching resources from the Library area and become skilled at navigating and using the platform’s planning tools. You’ll also discover how to plan engaging and age-appropriate routines and experiences for the children using the Teach area in The Creative Curriculum® Cloud. Not only that, but you will also learn how to complete the screener, communicate with families, and access teaching resources using the Teaching Strategies® Teacher app. In addition, you will discover digital tools and resources available to help you build strong partnerships with families and create a more inclusive and collaborative learning environment.
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Introduction to The Creative Curriculum®
Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Creative Curriculum
0.5 Day
0.5 Day
Getting Started With The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool
30
Max Participants
Join us for an inspiring and informative session as we explore The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool’s key elements. Educators will gain an understanding of how the objectives for development and learning, along with the progressions of development, shape this innovative curriculum, fostering holistic growth in young learners. Uncover the potential of Daily Resources in supporting teachers to seamlessly incorporate content learning into their daily instructional activities, igniting curiosity and active engagement in the classroom. Furthermore, we’ll dive into the characteristics of a study and identify the essential components of a Teaching Guide, equipping educators with the tools for effective project-based learning and lesson planning.
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Preschool
Creative Curriculum
0.5 Day
0.5 Day
Getting Started With The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddler & Twos
30
Max Participants
Join us for an enlightening session where we delve into the core components of The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos. Teachers and caregivers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key elements that define this innovative approach. Participants will learn how the objectives for development and learning, alongside the progressions of development, lay a strong foundation for meaningful education. Participants will also discover the transformative power of Daily Resources as we provide an overview of how they seamlessly support teachers and caregivers in incorporating content learning into their daily instructional activities, sparking curiosity and engagement among young learners.
Programs using The Expanded Daily Resources for Twos will also be introduced to the the components of a Teaching Guide for Twos.
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Infants, Toddlers & Twos
Creative Curriculum
0.5 Day
0.5 Day
Getting Started With The Creative Curriculum® for Pre-K
30
Max Participants
This 3-hour session introduces participants to The Creative Curriculum® for Pre-K. Participants will learn how to get started with the Curriculum Guide and teaching resources. Participants will leave knowing how to incorporate each resource into the day. Participants will become familiar with the 38 objectives for development and learning and how they are used to individualize instruction. Finally, participants will locate resources to support their ongoing implementation of The Creative Curriculum® for Pre-K.
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Creative Curriculum
0.5 Day
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