Thank you for your interest in the two day MDE-sponsored GOLD assessment training on June 20 & 21, 2019 at Families First in Rochester, MN. Please complete all information below. Spots are reserved on a first come first serve basis. There are 30 seats available for this training.
The GOLD is an authentic observation-based assessment system for children from birth through third grade. The system may be implemented with any developmentally appropriate curriculum. Importantly, the GOLD is a Kindergarten Entry Profile (KEP) approved assessment. KEP-approved assessments align to and cover the 2017 Early Childhood Indicators of Progress (ECIPs) and kindergarten academic standards. The GOLD can be used across multiple programs, settings, ages and grades (e.g., kindergarten, voluntary pre-kindergarten, school readiness, school readiness plus, preschool, early childhood special education, Head Start and child care programs - including 3 and 4 star Parent Aware rated programs). The information this assessment produces helps teachers, administrators and families understand what students know and are able to do in order to support children’s learning and development while also guiding continuous program improvement efforts.
Please make sure you enter the email address of the attending individual, as updates/information will only be sent to emails entered into the survey (if you are an administrator registering your staff, please enter their email address - not yours).
This training is free (no cost to you). 6 CEUs will be awarded for full attendance on the first day of training and 6 CEUs will be available for the 2nd day of training.
Training: Introductory 2 Day GOLD Assessment Training
Location: Families First
Address: Families First 126 Wood Lake Drive - Rochester, MN 55904
Dates: June 20 & 21, 2019
Times: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (lunch = 1 hour)
CEUs: 12 (6 for day 1 + 6 for day 2)
Trainer: Jennifer Larson -
My name is Jennifer Larson. I have a K-8 Minnesota teaching license and have been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 20 years. I currently work as the Education Manager for a Head Start program in Southeastern Minnesota and as a trainer on early childhood education. I have used TeachingStrategies GOLD both as a teacher to collect data and inform my classroom planning and as an administrator to look at outcomes data and for program improvement. I have had the opportunity to train on this program for the last 3 years and enjoy sharing my knowledge with other educators.
Lunch: Lunch is on your own.
If you have any questions about the training, please email Jennifer Larson at jenniferl@familiesfirstmn.org. If you are unable to attend
after registering (as there are limited seats), please email Jon Vaupel (contact information below).
In Solidarity,
Jon
jon.vaupel@state.mn.us
651-582-8700