Webinars

DRDP Online for Administrators—Learn how to prepare the DRDP Online system for the upcoming rating period. We will explain the new features (dashboards, customized views, etc.) that improve functionality and ease of use.

• March 15 at 9:00 a.m. Register (Saturday)
• March 27 at 9:00 a.m. Register
• April 12 at 9:00 a.m. (Saturday)
• May 9 at 9:00 a.m.
• June 6 at 9:00 a.m.

DRDP Online for Teachers: How to Input Ratings—Review how teachers can view their classes in the data system and input DRDP ratings. Please download this document before the webinar: Getting Started for Teachers PDF

• March 17 at 1:00 p.m. Register
• April 5 at 9:00 a.m. (Saturday)
• April 7 at 9:00 a.m.
• May 10 at 9:00 a.m. (Saturday)

Integrated Observation Portfolio in DRDP Online—DRDP Portfolio and DRDP Online are now in one system! Teachers can collect documentation, print a portfolio, and rate the measures ALL in DRDP Online. Join us to learn all about this new feature.​​​​​​​

• March 8 at 9:00 a.m. Register (Saturday)
• April 3 at 1:00 p.m.
• May 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Managing Child Enrollment in DRDP Online—A new year and a new DRDP Online system!  Discover how to move children across agencies, sites, and classrooms.

• April 22 at 9:00 a.m.
• April 30 at 4:00 p.m.
• May 15 at 6:00 p.m.
• June 7 at 9:00 a.m. (Saturday)

Reassigning Classes in DRDP Online—An administrator must assign classrooms to the new rating period. (There is no need to create another classroom if you are re-enrolling an existing classroom.) Join this one-hour webinar to learn how to re-assign classes.

• March 6 at 9:00 a.m. Register
• April 2 at 6:00 p.m.
• May 12 at 9:00 a.m.
• June 4 at 1:00 p.m.

Transfer or Re-enroll Children in DRDP Online

• April 5 at 9:00 a.m. (Saturday)
• April 23 at 3:00 p.m.
• May 13 at 1:00 p.m.
• May 21 at 6:00 p.m.

Upload Templates In DRDP Online—Learn how DRDP Online administrators and data entry analysts can upload mass quantities of users, classes, and children into the DRDP Online system.

• April 9 at 9:30 a.m.
• May 22 at 6:00 p.m.
• June 16 at 9:00 a.m.

Data and Understanding Reports in DRDP Online—Review DRDP Online reports, how to pull reports, and guidance on analyzing the data. Please download these documents before the webinar:  Child Report Guidance PDF | Group Report Guidance PDF |  Sample Parent Report

• April 1, at 4:00 p.m.
• April 16 at 9:00 a.m.
• May 28 at 9:00 a.m.
• May 29 at 4:00 p.m.
• June 11 at 6:00 p.m.

Views of the DRDP Assessment and Alternate Views in DRDP Online- Which view of the assessment is your agency using - comprehensive, fundamental, or essential?  In this webinar, DRDP Online Lead Agency Administrators learn how to select, lock, and create alternate views for their agency.

• March 13 at 1:00 p.m. Register

Ask the Expert—Bring your questions about the Desired Results process (observation, assessment, DRDP Online).

• March 11 at 4:00 p.m. Register
• April 29 at 4:00 p.m.

DRDP and Parent Conferences—Review strategies for planning a positive conference experience. Topics include the DRDP Online Parent Report, Child Developmental Progress Report, and how best to use these documents together. Learn strategies for planning a successful parent conference built on relationships and supporting children's learning and development. Child Developmental Progress form (English and Spanish)  |  Sample Child Developmental Progress form (English and Spanish)

• March 20 at 5:00 p.m. Register
• March 26 at 5:00 p.m. Register  -- Conducted in Spanish
• April 16 at 5:00 p.m.
• April 22 at 1:00 p.m.

DRDP for Family Child Care Providers—This session is designed specifically for family child care providers who are new to the DRDP. Network with other family child care providers as we discuss the power of the DRDP in the home setting, soft start options for implementation, and free, easy-to-use resources.

• March 22 at 9:00 a.m. Register (Saturday)
• April 24 at 4:00 p.m.
• May 3 at 9:00 a.m. (Saturday)
• May 19 at 5:00 p.m.
• June 17 at 1:30 p.m. (Spanish)
• June 23 at 5:00 p.m.

Engaging Families: Parent Surveys Building Family Partnerships- Discuss the importance of builing family partnerships and the role of parent surveys for California state-funded programs.

• March 11 at 4:00 p.m. Register - Conducted in Spanish
• March 20 at 3:00 p.m. Register
• April 28 at 4:00 p.m. 

Environment Rating Scales (ERS)—Review the connections between the DRDP assessment and the Environment Rating Scales. Also, share resources to support the implementation of the Environment Rating Scales. Please download this document before the webinar: The DRDP and the Environment Rating Scales  PDF

• March 25 at 10:00 a.m. Register

Family Child Care and Mixed-Age Webinar -This session is designed specifically for family child care providers. Network with other family child care providers to discuss the benefits of working with mixed age groups, curriculum planning, and DRDP. Free, easy-to-use resources will be available.  Please download the following handouts before this webinar.  A Blooming Orange, PITC Curriculum Planning Tool Part 1,  PITC Curriculum Planning Tool Part 2

• April 26 at 9:00 a.m. (Saturday)

Observation and Collection—Review essential tips for observing in the classroom, including strategies for remote collection of documentation for DRDP.  Also, discuss the importance of family partnership for gathering meaningful information about children's development. Collection and organization of the documentation are essential!  Resource Document |  Intro -17 |  Resource Document Spanish

• March 18 at 1:00 p.m. Register - Conduced in Spanish
• April 8 at 3:00 p.m.
• May 14 at 5:00 p.m.

Program Self Evaluation—Are you a program administrator preparing to write and submit your yearly Program Self Evaluation to CDSS or CDE? If so, this webinar is for you. Join us to review requirements, resources, and instructions on completing and submitting your Program Self-Evaluation.

• April 10 at 10:00 a.m. Register
• April 10 at 2:00 p.m. Register
• May 7 at 3:00 p.m. Register
• May 13 at 1:00 p.m. - Register

Summary of Findings—Review the process of completing the Classroom Summary of Findings using DRDP Online group reports. EED 3900 Summary of Findings Sample  Questions for Reflection  Resource: PPT Handout

• April
• April 14 at 2:00 p.m. Register
• May 20 at 4:00 p.m. Register - Conducted in Spanish
• May 21 at 4:00 p.m. Register 

Using Frameworks to Plan—Dive into the curriculum frameworks! Review classroom data and create a lesson plan using strategies from the curriculum framework to modify the environment, teacher strategies, and more. PPT handout

• March 25 at 1:30 p.m. Register - Conducted in Spanish
• March 28 at 2:00 p.m. Register
• April 1, at 1:30 p.m. Register - Conducted in Spanish
• April 15 at 4:00 p.m. Register 

Analyzing DRDP Data and Completing the Program Summary of Findings—After entering spring ratings, administrators can review DRDP data for program modifications. They analyze the DRDP data for areas of strength or needing improvement. Gain insight into which reports are most helpful for this task and how to document an inclusive plan for administrators, staff, and families that supports children's learning and development.

• May 6 at 1:00 p.m. Register 

DRDP for School Age Programs—This webinar will review the DRDP basics of the DRDP School Age Assessment, including the assessment layout, how to complete it, and the resources available to support teachers.

• April 17 at 3:00 p.m. Register 

California Early Childhood Online (CECO) provides free training modules on multiple topics, including the DRDP and the Integrated Nature of Learning. Access comprehensive resources in one centralized location to meet the ever-changing needs of the early childhood field. Join a virtual tour of how to sign up as a new user and view available modules.

• March 4 at 1:00 p.m. Register - Conducted in Spanish
• March 13 at 3:00 p.m. Register
• April 8 at 5:00 p.m. (Spanish)
• April 17 at 6:00 p.m.
• May 6 at 5:00 p.m.
• May 6 at 1:00 p.m. (Spanish)
• June 28 at 9:00 a.m. (Spanish)

DRDP Online: How to use DRDP Online Reporting Tools to Inform Classroom Practice —Discuss strategies to connect findings in the DRDP Online reports to classroom-level planning for individuals and groups. PPT HO

Family Partnerships and Culture:  Reflect and Learn First, Teach Second

• March 18 at 5:00 p.m. Register

Play, Reflection, and Curriculum, All Working Together in the Same Sandbox

• April 15 at 1:00 p.m.

The Powerful Role of Play in Early Education—Through reading and discussion, discover the purpose of the publication, The Powerful Role of Play in Early Education.

• May 21 at 9:00 a.m. Register