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 virtual training for teachers and administrators. Expand the topics listed below to register for training available from December 2024 through March 2025.
Learn about the:
- Format of DRDP (2015)
- Use of documentation and evidence to rate measures
- Importance of inter-rater reliability
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual Via Zoom
January 2025
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
| Sat. January 18 and Sat. January 25 | 9 am - 12 pm | Spanish | Register Here |
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Wed, January 22, and Thurs, January 23 |
4 pm - 7 pm |
English |
February
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
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Wed, February 12, and Thurs, February 13 |
5 pm - 8 pm |
English |
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Mon, February 24, and Wed, February 26 |
9 am - 12 p.m. |
Spanish |
March
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
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Mon, March 17, and Wed, March 19 |
3 pm - 6 pm |
English |
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Mon, March 24, and Wed, March 26 |
9 am - 12 pm |
Spanish |
In the Meaningful Observation for the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) training, participants learn about:
- The purpose of observation
- Observing and collecting evidence
- Organizing an observation system
- Reviewing and reflecting on documentation
- Rating the DRDP
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual via Zoom
December 2024
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
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Tues., December 17, and Wed., December 18 |
5-8 pm |
Spanish |
January 2025
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
| Tues., January 7, and Wed., January 8 | 5 - 8 pm | English | Register Here |
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Mon., January 13, and Wed., January 15 |
5 - 8 pm |
Spanish |
February
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
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Mon., February 3, and Tues., February 4 |
9-12 pm |
English |
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| Mon., February 10, and Wed., February 12 | 3-6 pm | Spanish | Register Here |
March
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
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Mon., March 3, and Wed., March 5 |
9 - 12 pm |
Spanish |
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Mon., March 10, and Wed., March 12 |
6- 9 pm | English |
DRDP Online is California's data system for the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP). 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:
- Roles and permissions
- The importance of selecting the agency view
- Users, classes, re-enroll children, reports and more!
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual Via Zoom
December 2024
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
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Sat., December 21 |
9 am-12 pm |
English |
January 2025
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
| Sat., January 18 | 8 am- 11 am | English | Register Here |
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Wed., January 29 |
3 - 6 pm |
English |
February
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
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Tues., February 18 |
3-6 pm |
English |
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Tues., February 25 |
9-12 pm |
English |
March
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
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Tues., March 18 |
5- 7 pm |
English |
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| Sat., March 29 | 9-12 pm | 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
November
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Dates |
Time |
Language |
Register |
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Saturday, Nov. 9, and Saturday, Nov. 16 |
9 am-12 pm |
Spanish |
Complete |
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Saturday, Nov. 2, and Saturday, Nov. 9 |
9 am-12 pm |
English |
Complete |
December
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Dates |
Time |
Language |
Register |
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Saturday, Dec. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 21 |
9 am-12 pm |
English |
Register Here |
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Monday, Dec. 9, and Monday, Dec. 16 |
5:30 pm-8:30 pm |
Spanish |
Complete |
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Monday, Dec. 9, and Wednesday, Dec. 11 |
6 pm - 9 pm |
English |
Complete |
January 2025
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
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Saturday, January 11, and Saturday, January 18 |
9 am-12 pm |
English |
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Saturday, January 18, and Saturday, January 25 |
9 am-12 pm |
Spanish |
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Tuesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 30 |
5 pm-8 pm |
English |
February 2025
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
| Saturday, January 25, and Saturday, February 1 | 9 am - 12 pm | English | Register Here |
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Monday, February 10, and Wednesday, February 12 |
6 pm - 9 pm |
English |
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Saturday, February 15 and Saturday, February 22 |
9 am - 12 pm |
Spanish |
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.