Name: Teaching Strategies GOLD®: Tools and Tips for Community Education Leaders
Start: 2026-10-21T16:00:00-0500
End: 2026-10-21T17:00:00-0500

Teaching Strategies GOLD®: Tools and Tips for Community Education Leaders

Wednesday October 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT

Suite 110 - Lower Level

Teaching Strategies® GOLD® is a comprehensive, observation-based assessment system used by early childhood education programs throughout Minnesota. This session offers an overview of the Teaching Strategies GOLD® assessment system and explores how data can be used to strengthen implementation and improve outcomes for children. Participants will explore strategies for using GOLD® data to inform planning, strengthen instructional practices, and drive continuous program improvement. Through hands-on exploration of reports and data tools, leaders will learn how to make informed decisions that enhance teaching quality, support checkpoint completion, strengthen family engagement, and improve child outcomes.
Participant Takeaways:

Strategies for using GOLD® assessment data to inform planning, plan professional development, and improve instructional practices
Questions to ask teachers and leaders explore program and classroom level GOLD data
Tips to strengthen the collection, analysis, and use of assessment data to improve child outcomes

Speakers

Nate Schleicher

Business Development Manager, Minnesota, Teaching Strategies

Former Teacher, instructional coach, activities director, and principal. Nate now serves as a trusted advisor and thought partner to public school districts and head starts across Minnesota at Teaching Strategies.

Dr. Jen Sturgeon

Wednesday October 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Suite 110 - Lower Level

Early Childhood

2026 MCEA Fall Conference

Nate Schleicher

Dr. Jen Sturgeon

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2026 MCEA Fall Conference

Nate Schleicher

Dr. Jen Sturgeon

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