Training for Early Child Care Programs and Agencies
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is funding Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) training for programs in underserved areas without access to local DRDP trainers. This training opportunity is specifically geared towards licensed family child care homes, though also available to others, including center staff, based on availability. Both virtual and limited in-person training opportunities will be offered.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete and submit a training request form. WestEd is coordinating DRDP trainings and will accept requests from child care programs, home networks, Resource and Referral programs, Quality Counts California hubs, and other entities. WestEd will prioritize training based on the criteria above.
Scheduled Training for Individual Teachers and Administrators
Register for free, California Department of Social Services (CDSS)-funded in-person training for teachers and administrators. Expand the topics listed below to register for training available from January through June 2025.
Learn about these topics:
- DRDP format
- The use of documentation and evidence to rate measures
- The importance of inter-rater reliability
March
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Date |
County | Location |
Time |
Language |
Register |
|
Sat., March 1 |
Mendocino |
Ukiah Valley Conference Center, 200 S. School Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 |
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
English |
April
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Date |
County | Location |
Time |
Language |
Register |
|
Sat. April 26 |
Humboldt | Humboldt County of Education, 901 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA 95501 |
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
English |
June
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Date |
County | Location |
Time |
Language |
Register |
|
Sat. June 7 |
Riverside | Blythe, CA - Exact Location TBD |
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
English |
|
| TBD | El Dorado | Placerville, CA - Exact Location TBD | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | English | Register Here |
In the Meaningful Observation for the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) training, participants learn about these topics:
- The purpose of observation
- Observing and collecting evidence
- Organizing an observation system
- Reviewing and reflecting on documentation
- Rating the DRDP
April
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Date |
County | Location |
Time |
Language |
Register |
|
Sat., April 5 |
Yolo |
Yolo County Office of Education, 1280 Santa Anita Ct. Woodland, CA 95776 |
8: 30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
English |
DRDP Online is California's Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) data system. It is designed for teachers, program administrators, and other designated staff to access DRDP instruments and complete assessments online. In this training, you will learn about these topics:
- DRDP Online roles and permissions
- The importance of selecting the agency view
- Users, classes, re-enroll children, reports, and more!
February
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Date |
County | Location |
Time |
Language |
Register |
|
Fri., February 28 |
Mendocino | Ukiah Valley Conference Center, 200 S. School Street, Ukiah, CA 95482 |
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
English |
Learn strategies for connecting DRDP Online report findings to classroom-level planning for individual children and groups. Discover how to use the California Learning and Development Foundations and Curriculum Frameworks in planning.
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual Via Zoom
February
|
Date |
County | Location |
Time |
Language |
Register |
|
TBD |
TBD | TBD |
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
English |
Register Here |
Academic Credit Information Spring 2025 (Coming soon)
- Academic credit information (ECS 906 and ECS 907) for DRDP and Meaningful Observation Training
- Continuing education units (CEU) information (ECS 806 and 807) for DRDP and Meaningful Observation Training
Cal State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) Enrollment Forms
Spring 2025 (Coming soon)
Required information for completing CSUCI online enrollment forms
Course Title |
Course Number |
Class Number |
# of Units |
Fees |
Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRDP Teacher Training | ECS 907 | .5 academic unit | $100 | ||
| DRDP Teacher Training | ECS 807 | 1 CEU | $75 | ||
| Meaningful Observation | ECS 906 | .5 academic unit | $100 | ||
| Meaningful Observation | ECS 806 | 1 CEU | $75 |
Request for Teacher Training
The Desired Results Training and Technical Assistance Project provides free and fee-for-service training. To view training topics and options for your agency, visit the Request for Training page.