The Desired Results system is designed to improve the quality of programs and services provided to all children from birth through 12 years of age enrolled in early care and education programs, before-and after-school programs, and their families.
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DRDP on YouTube
Check out the WestEd DRDP Resources YouTube channel for short tutorials on DRDP Online, with playlists available for teachers and administrators.
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Need help? Please contact WestEd DRDP Online Customer Service at 800-770-6339, email drdponline@wested.org, or select a preferred date and time to meet with a DRDP Online customer service representative.
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Latest News
Transition to the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) 2025: The California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), in partnership with WestEd, are thrilled to announce that programs serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten, in both general education and special education settings, will use the DRDP (2025) beginning July 1, 2026.
The Desired Results Developmental Profile (2025) [DRDP (2025)]: An Early Childhood Developmental Continuum is now available. The DRDP (2025) is a formative assessment instrument developed by the California Department of Education and the California Department of Social Services for young children and their families. It is used to inform instruction and program development. Please contact us for questions at desiredresults@wested.org or 1-800-770-6339.
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is pleased to announce three publications now available in Spanish!