Creative Curriculum

Creative Curriculum is a developmentally appropriate curriculum that allows us to improve and advance the four areas of development through interactive activities, classroom organization, toy and material selection, planning daily schedules and engagement with children. For children with disabilities, we individualize and support access to the curriculum by using thematic studies, assistive technology, visual supports and specific IEP/IFSP goals and strategies as indicated.

What makes Creative Curriculum even more effective is that we can focus on the individual needs of each child, regardless of need, ability or background. Our teachers and therapists are trained to use the curriculum to maximize the potential of all students.

CreativeCurriculum.net

Siskin Early Learning Centers have implemented Creative Curriculum, an integrated online assessment, program planning and reporting system. With Creative Curriculum, the program can be individualized to meet the needs of every child.

Observation and ongoing assessment are key to positive outcomes for children. Creative Curriculum allows us to streamline and integrate the important, time-intensive work of linking curriculum, assessment and communication between our parents and administrators. Our curriculum includes robust tools for keeping records, planning and involving families. These features allow our teachers more time with the children.

How parents are involved
ParentsCentral, an area on CreativeCurriculum.net, is designed specifically for parents and provides them with a look at their child's ongoing development and classroom activities. Log on now to see your child's progress. If you do not have an account, contact Betsy Peters at 423.648.1731.

With CreativeCurriculum.net, parents can:

• Access a personalized communications journal to keep in touch with your child's teacher and keep you up-to-date on what your child is doing at school.
• View your child's electronic portfolio that includes photos, scanned artwork, and other electronic samples of his/her interactions at school.
• Complete a developmental survey to assess your child's progress and view reports on your child's development.
• Get personalized activity recommendations for your child which will directly support what he/she is learning at school.
• Learn more about child development, our curriculum, early childhood education, and parenting through an extensive resource center.

Siskin Early Learning Centers are funded through Siskin Children's Institute and through contracts with the State of Tennessee and the Hamilton County Department of Education.