Curriculum Training

Employee Training

Sunset Academy incorporates The Creative Curriculum and the Gold Assessment Tools offered by The Teaching Strategies.

As a result, we brought many additional training opportunities so our teachers are well trained for the curriculum and tools. It should be emphasized that theses Teaching Strategies training seats cost substantial amount of money. Lead teachers will automatically get a seat. If you are an assistant teacher and want to take advantage of the training, please talk to the management.

To access training, click on https://teachingstrategies.com/ and login with your credentials. First time user needs to establish an account with management.

Required Curriculum Training

Lead teachers need to complete the courses that apply to your age group within the first year.

Sunset Academy lead teachers have the obligation to bring the Creative curriculum and Gold assessment tool contracted by the school to the classroom. It is your responsibility to take the following courses and become familiar with Teaching Strategies Curriculum within the first 3 months after your employment:

a. All Age Groups
• Introducing MyTeachingStrategies®
• GOLD® Introduction

b. Infants and Toddlers
• Getting to Know The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos
• Implementing GOLD® in MyTeachingStrategies® (Infants, Toddlers & Twos

c. Pre-School and Pre-K
• Getting to Know The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool
• Implementing GOLD® in MyTeachingStrategies® (Preschool)

d. Kindergarten
• Getting to Know The Creative Curriculum® for Kindergarten
• Getting to Know GOLD® for Kindergarten Entry Assessment
• Implementing GOLD® in MyTeachingStrategies® (K-Third Grade)

Additional Curriculum Related Trainings

Sunset Academy teachers have the unique opportunity to access CEU eligible training provided by Teaching Strategies.
Because Teaching Strategies, LLC, is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). Teaching Strategies complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, Teaching Strategies is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.

  • Using Positive Guidance for an Inclusive, Collaborative Classroom (5 Modules, 1.0 CEU)
  • Getting Started With Studies (3 Modules, 0.5 CEU)
  • Transforming Family Engagement (3 Modules, 0.5 CEU)
  • Objective Development and Learning (9 Modules, No CEU)
  • The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos: Routines ( 5 Modules, 1.0 CEU)
  • The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos: Experiences (8 Modules, 1.0 CEU)
  • The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos: Foundation (6 Modules, 1.0 CEU)
  • The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers & Twos: Daily Resources ( 5 Modules, 1.0 CEU)
  • The First Six Weeks of Preschool ( 4 Modules, 0.5 CEU)
  • The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool: Foundation  (6 Modules, 1.0 CEU)
  • The Creative Curriculum® for Kindergarten: Foundation (6 Modules, 1.0 CEU)
  • The Creative Curriculum® for Kindergarten: Daily Resources (6 Modules, 1.0 CEU)