26-27 Overview of School Readiness and TS GOLD (Smart Teach)

Course Description

• For all teachers new to kindergarten, although not new to DCSD. This course reviews the purpose of Colorado School Readiness Initiatives and GOLD Kindergarten Entry Assessment.
  • Application of knowledge of GOLD KEA- Interrater reliability and leveling using Body of Evidence
  • Understand the GOLD Kindergarten Entry assessment indicators and how to use a body of evidence to place students on the learning progression for readiness reporting
  • Analyze the indicators and connect to Kindergarten learning experiences
  • Plan for instruction and assessment using GOLD
• Lead Learner (Facilitator): Megan Sobeck
• Credit(s) and Type: 2 Hours Relicensure

Target Audience

• Admin/Pro-Tech, Certified Staff
• Open to Substitute Teachers = Yes
• Open to Student Teachers = Yes
• Open to Charter School Staff = Yes
  • Charter Certified

Meeting Information

• Please attend during one of the following sessions:
  
  • August 5, 2026: 1:00 - 3:00 PM (in-person at TRHS)
  • August 6, 2026: 8:30 - 10:30 AM (Virtual)
  • August 6, 2026: 1:30 - 3:30 PM (Virtual)
  • August 11, 2026: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Virtual)

Course Outcomes

Here are the outcomes for the course:

• Gives teachers and schools and opportunity to learn and share with parents each child’s strengths and needs in both academic and non-academic domains as they enter Kindergarten and as they progress through the school year.
• There is not an expectation that students come in ready with every area and skill. Rather, this is a way to ensure schools know the range of needs and have a plan to address them.
• Supports the planning a yearlong transition plan and developmentally appropriate learning environment for the Kindergarten year, which sets the foundation for the rest of a child’s educational journey.
• While the formal state data collection only occurs once each fall, this process and tools is designed to be a formative practice that informs planning and instruction.