When analyzing observations to determine a child’s developmental level, it may be helpful to see examples of children at a similar developmental level. The following examples may assist those just learning about the DRDP or administrators providing professional development for staff.
Choose a domain and measure below to see examples of developmental levels. An example is one of many possible ways a child might demonstrate a particular developmental level.
Approaches to Learning–Self-Regulation (ATL-REG)
ATL-REG 4: Curiosity and Initiative in Learning
ATL-REG 5: Self-Control of Feelings and Behavior
Social and Emotional Development (SED)
SED 1: Identity of Self in Relationship to Others
SED 2: Social and Emotional Understanding
SED 3: Relationships and Social Interactions with Familiar Adults
SED 4: Relationships and Social Interactions with Peers
SED 5: Symbolic and Sociodramatic Play
Language and Literacy (LLD)
LLD 1 Understanding of Language (Receptive)
LLD 3 Communication and Use of Language (Expressive)
LLD 4: Reciprocal Communication and Conversation
LLD 5: Interest in Literacy
LLD 6: Comprehension of Age-Appropriate Text
LLD 8: Phonological Awareness
LLD 9: Letter and Word Knowledge
LLD 10: Emergent Writing
Cognition, Including Math (COG: MATH)
COG: MATH 2: Classification
COG: MATH 3: Number Sense of Quantity
English Language Development