TS Gold

TS Gold is an ongoing, observation-based assessment for preschool and kindergarten students. It meets the state requirements of the early readiness assessment in accordance with Colorado’s Achievement Plan for Kids passed in 2008. TS Gold is used in all DPS ECE and Kindergarten classrooms to assess students in both academic and developmental domains.

Checkpoint Due Dates 2025-2026

Fall Checkpoint: 10/20/25

Winter Checkpoint: 2/2/26

Spring Checkpoint: 4/27/26

Resources

A Parent’s Guide to Assessments: Teaching Strategies (TS) Gold