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Regional Administrator Training

This page provides links to training materials and presentations used in training presented by the Desired Results Training and Technical Assistance Project.

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The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and California Department of Education (CDE) Desired Results (DR) System Regional Training will offer a virtual training series for administrators on the Desired Results System to improve program quality. The training model includes online, facilitated training from October through May and optional coffee hour sessions every other month.

The administrator training incorporates an overview and in-depth information about the DR system; the implementation of the system at the classroom, program, and agency levels; reports including analysis of self-evaluation data and data for quality improvement; and additional support on specific system components. Participants can also complete selected online modules available at California Early Childhood Online (CECO) www.caearlychildhoodonline.org.

Experienced administrators may attend any virtual session after October 8. The training session for administrators includes methods to support the implementation of the DR system, updates, new products, and job aids. Please register for these sessions in advance.

Registration for administrators is on a first come, first served basis, determined by the following priorities:

  • New child development program administrators who hold contracts with CDSS and CDE
  • Recommendation from a CDSS or CDE consultant (required to attend all sessions)
  • New program directors and site supervisors
  • New administrators responsible for conducting the agency’s professional development
  • Quality Count California programs and Family Home Child Care Providers (These programs are welcome, though certain material or training sessions may not pertain to your current work.)

Participants will earn professional learning hours per session attended.

College credit:
Credit for one academic or continuing education unit is available for the new administrator training. Academic unit requirements include attending all sessions, completing selected virtual modules, completing a final report, and completing an assignment.

Online registration instructions for administrators:
Please complete the online registration before Friday, September 26, 2025.

The virtual training series session dates for administrators are as follows:

October 8, 2025, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. AND 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.* (new administrators only)

  • Overview of Desired Results System: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
  • DRDP Online: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

October 9, 2025, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. AND 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.*

This full-day session will consist of four breakout session opportunities. Participants may register for two sessions, which will include the following topics:

  • Introduction to Preschool Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF) for administrators: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
  • Children's Behaviors Have Meaning—Teacher Strategies to Create a Supportive Learning Environment: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
  • DRDP Online—The Data System: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
  • Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood Environments: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

October 9, 2025, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (optional)

Q&A Session

November 6, 2025, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

Coffee Hour—Ask questions and learn from your peers.

December 4, 2025

Environment Rating Scales (ERS)—Creating Equitable Spaces for Children: 9:00 -11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

January 8, 2026, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

Coffee Hour—Ask questions and learn from your peers.

February 5, 2026, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

  • Strengthening Family Partnerships and Supporting Family Culture
  • Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color: Disrupting Disproportionate Outcomes
  • Responsive Early Education for Young Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness

March 12, 2026, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

Coffee Hour—Ask questions and learn from your peers.

April 9, 2026, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.*

Program Self-Evaluation

May 7, 2026, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (optional)

DRDP (2025) Implementation

*Required for new administrators

The Desired Results Regional Training 2024-25 materials below are for programs to use in training staff on the Desired Results system. Each section is one chapter of the training binder that participants received and compiled of presentations, trainer notes, activities, and handouts.

Administrator Series Video Recordings

The videos below are available from the WestEd DRDP Resources YouTube channel/Desired Results Administrator Training playlist.

October 9, 2024

  • Overview of the Desired Results System MP4 | YouTube
  • The Role of the Administrator in Supporting Inclusive and Equitable Practices
  • Children's Behaviors Have Meaning: Teacher Strategies to Create a Supportive Learning Environment MP4 | YouTube
  • Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood  MP4 | YouTube

October 10, 2024

  • Introduction to Preschool Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF) for Administrators MP4 | YouTube
  • Children's Behaviors Have Meaning: Teacher Strategies to Create a Supportive Learning Environment MP4 | YouTube
  • DRDP Online: The New Data System MP4 | YouTube

December 2024 

  • Environment Rating Scales (ERS): Creating Equitable Spaces for Children MP4 | YouTube

April  2025

  • Program Self-Evaluation (Coming in April 2025)

New Administrator Binder Materials 

Overview (OV)- lavender section 

Program Guidelines

Desired Results Developmental Profile

Parent Survey (PS) 

Environmental Rating Scale (ERS)

Program Self-Evaluation 

Resources (RES) 

  • Resources Binder Material PDF

Desired Results Regional Training Academic Credit (available Spring 2025)

For California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) requirements and forms, please visit the Forms/Program Self Evaluation page.