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 June 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
March
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
| Sat., March 1 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | English | Register Here |
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Mon, March 17, and Wed, March 19 |
3 pm - 6 pm |
English |
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| Thu, March 20 and Fri, March 21 | 9 am - 12 pm | English | Register Here |
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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
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
March
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
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Tues., March 18 |
5- 8 pm |
English |
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| Sat. March 29 | 9-12 pm | English | Register Here |
April
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
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Friday, April 25 |
5- 8 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
April 2025
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
| Saturday, April 19 and Saturday, April 26 | 9 am - 12 pm | English |
May 2025
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Date |
Time |
Language |
Register |
| Saturday, May 10 and Saturday, May 17 | 9 am - 12 pm | English |
Academic Credit Information Spring 2025
- Academic credit information for DRDP and Meaningful Observation Training (ECS 906 and ECS 907) PDF
- Continuing education units (CEU) for DRDP and Meaningful Observation Training (ECS 806 and 807) PDF
Cal State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) Enrollment Forms
Spring 2025
Required information for completing CSUCI online enrollment forms
Course Title |
Course Number |
Class Number |
# of Units |
Fees |
Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRDP Teacher Training | ECS 907 | 2521 | 1 academic unit | $100 | Enroll |
| DRDP Teacher Training | ECS 807 | 2520 | 1 CEU | $75 | Enroll |
| Meaningful Observation | ECS 906 | 2529 | 1 academic unit | $100 | Enroll |
| Meaningful Observation | ECS 806 | 2528 | 1 CEU | $75 | Enroll |
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.