Administrator and DAC Resources

The following WaKIDS related resources are for teachers, administrators, support staff and district assessment coordinators (DAC). If you need assistance locating resources, please email WaKIDS. If you have implementation questions or would like to learn more about regional professional development, please reach out to your ESD WaKIDS Coordinator.

For Administrators

Administrators, including principals, vice principals, coaches, and counselors, are encouraged to attend an optional WaKIDS training. Please visit the WaKIDS Training page for more information.

For District Assessment Coordinators (DAC)

District Assessment Coordinators play a vital role in the Whole-child Assessment. DACs are responsible for uploading children into the SmartTeach^TM platform. For a copy of the WaKIDS Whole-child Assessment Quick Start Guide for District Assessment Coordinators, please email your ESD Coordinator.

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information about the WaKIDS, review the complete list of WaKIDS Frequently Asked Questions.

I do not see children in my class roster in SmartTeach^TM .

If you do not see children in your SmartTeach^TM class, this means that children have not been added to your account. This will impact both your SmartTeach^TM and GOLD® Documentation app. Please reach out to your building administrator and/or District Assessment Coordinator to import your roster into the system.

Who adds children to SmartTeach^TM ?

This is the responsibility of your District Assessment Coordinator (DAC). Teachers SHOULD NOT create their own classroom or add children to their classrooms in SmartTeach^TM . If you have questions, please contact your DAC.

I have children from Transitional Kindergarten, ECEAP and/or Head Start in my classroom, can I access their previous data?

Yes, children entering kindergarten from a Head Start or Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) classroom will have prior GOLD® checkpoint information. Learn how to view this information by reading this SmartTeach^TM  Support Portal article. For additional support, please email WaKIDS.