Teaching Strategies in Texas
Quality Improvement Solutions
The allocation of $32.3 million in stimulus funds for child-care quality improvement activities in Texas provides an exciting opportunity to make important investments in early childhood programs. Teaching Strategies has the solutions to help you improve the quality of your program, while building capacity.
Teaching Strategies Professional Development resources are designed to meet the changing needs of early childhood education providers by supporting their ability to work with all children. The resources provide practical guidance that can be put to use immediately, in a way that meets every need and every budget. Click the links below to find out more.
Solutions for Pre-Service and Continuing Training
Solutions for School Readiness
As specified in the 2008 Texas Pre-Kindergarten Guidelines
"promoting prekindergarten children's school readiness will best be achieved when teachers integrate [the Texas Pre-K] guidelines and outcomes into their instructional approach."
Teaching Strategies has a full line of products and resources to help you incorporate these important guidelines for school readiness into each day. From social-emotional development to reading, writing, math, and more, our school readiness resources address the Texas Pre-K Guidelines in a way that is consistent with research on how young children learn. Teaching Strategies products and resources help you prepare even the youngest learners for a lifetime of success in school.
View a chart that outlines Teaching Strategies' solutions for School Readiness (PDF).
Guidance on the Use of the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)
Would you like more information on how Teaching Strategies products can help you meet the requirements for stimulus funding?
Our straightforward guide to the funding guidance can help (PDF).
Contact Us! Let Teaching Strategies Know Your Needs
Whether you're looking for resources, professional development, or direct help from a member of our team, Teaching Strategies is here to help you design a proposal that meets your community's needs.
To get started, contact Manda Klein, our Texas-based manager of strategic initiatives. She is available at any time to provide you with further guidance, information, and support. Just fill out this form, and Manda will be in touch with you within 24 hours.
CreativeCurriculum.net
CreativeCurriculum.net is the country's leading online assessment, reporting, program planning, and parent communication system that also allows for automatic Head Start and OSEP Reporting. Enroll in a FREE CreativeCurriculum.net demo today.
IDEA 2004 State Performance Plan Indicator #7: Automate the Process Using OSEPreports.net
OSEPreports.net is the simplest, most direct system available for data entry into the 7-point ECO Child Outcomes Summary Form. It is a universal system that fulfills your reporting requirements using the results of any assessment instrument. Enroll in a FREE OSEPreports.net demo today.
Subscription Process
Complete the CreativeCurriculum.net and OSEPreports.net In-Take Form and an Account Manager from Teaching Strategies will contact you to finalize the subscription process.
Professional Development
Teaching Strategies is offering On-Site Professional Development for all preschool teachers and administrators.
Early Learning Standards
Learn how Texas' Pre-K Standards align with The Creative Curriculum®. (pdf)
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