GOLD® for Administrators and Coaches Virtual Training: November 11, 2026

Thank you for your interest in the free, virtual GOLD training session for Administrators and Coaches being held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026!

Please complete all information below. Spots are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are a total of 30 seats for this training.

Make sure you enter the email address of the attending individual, as updates/information will only be sent to emails entered into this survey. If you are an Administrator registering for this training on behalf of one of your employees, please enter their email address.

This training is free (no cost to you) and 6 CEUs will be awarded for full attendance.

Training Information
Assessment: GOLD
Location: Virtual - A Zoom link plus additional information on the session will be sent via email prior to the training date
Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Session 1 Start: 8:00 am CT
Break: 11:30-12:00 pm CT
Session 2 Start: 12:00 pm CT
End: 2:30 pm CT

CEUs: 6 hours for full attendance
Trainer: Jenny Fremgen

Training Description
During this 1-day, 6-hour session, administrators, coaches, and program leaders will learn how to support the implementation of GOLD®. Participants will examine the characteristics of high-quality documentation, discover how to navigate the Assess tab in SmartTeach™, and explore the powerful reporting resources that can inform data driven decision-making. Participants will also discover strategies that support program management, leadership, and data-driven decision-making. Administrators and coaches will identify strategies to support educators throughout the assessment process and will analyze and construct plans to respond to current program data.

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Reach out to Alex Verhoye if you are no longer able to attend this training, or if you have any questions, at alex.verhoye@state.mn.us.

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