The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and California Department of Education (CDE) Desired Results (DR) System Regional Training will offer virtual training for administrators. The training model includes virtual, facilitated training from October through May and optional coffee hour sessions every other month.
Participant Steps for the Desired Results Regional Training
This dashboard provides administrators with steps to follow and study and training materials for the training.
Training Sessions—October 4
- Overview of Desired Results System: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
- DRDP Online: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Training Sessions—October 5
October 5, 2023, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. AND 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.*
This full-day session will consist of four breakout session opportunities. Participants may register for two sessions which will include the following topics:
- The Role of the Administrator in Supporting Inclusive and Equitable Practices
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Children's Behaviors Have Meaning: Teacher Strategies to Create a Supportive Learning Environment
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - DRDP Online: The New Data System
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood Environments
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Q&A session
3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (optional)
Coffee Hour Sessions
Come ask questions and learn from your peers. In the coffee hour session, participants can "share a concern or a passion for something and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly." This is a time for conversation and reflection. After receiving a prompt, the attendees will lead the session. Please come to the session prepared to engage in conversation and network with other administrators who experience some of the same challenges and triumphs.
November 8, 2023, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Register - Topic: Can my staff analyze and use the data from the Desired Results System to make ongoing improvements?
January 10, 2024, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Register - Topic: What does the Summary of Findings tell me about my program?
March 13, 2024, from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Register - Topic: Where are my time and energy resources being allocated? (staffing, collecting data, supporting families, inclusive environments)
December 6, 2023, Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- Environment Rating Scales (ERS): Creating Equitable Spaces for Children
February 7, 2024
- Family Partnerships and Supporting Family Culture 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
- Collaborating for Inclusive Practices 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
April 3, 2024, Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- Program Self-Evaluation
May 1, 2024, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (optional)
- DRDP Updates
Registry, College Credit, Evaluation, and YouTube
Registry: Participants will earn professional learning hours per session attended.
College credit: Credit for one academic unit or continuing education unit is available for the new administrator training. Academic unit requirements include attending all sessions, completing selected virtual modules, completing a final report, and completing an assignment.
Evaluation: Please take a few minutes to provide feedback about your experience with the training.
Recorded Sessions: Check out the Desired Results Regional Administrator Training 2023-24 YouTube channel for recorded sessions for reference.
Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the Regional Administrators Training, please contact
Maria Lazaro
WestEd
333 N. Lantana St. Suite 277
Camarillo, CA 93010
desiredresults@wested.org
Hablo Español / I speak Spanish: 1-800-770-6339