Webinars

DRDP (2025) for Administrators Implementation Webinars—This 1-hour webinar introduces the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) (2025) and explores updates to the instrument, implementation, and helpful resources.

• March 18 at 9:00 a.m. Register 
• April 11 at 9:00 a.m. (Saturday)
• April 23 at 4:00 p.m. - Conducted in Spanish 
• May 11 at 4:00 p.m.
• May 27 at 4:00 p.m. - Conducted in Spanish 
• June 6 at 9:00 a.m.
• June 24 at 4:00 p.m.- Conducted in Spanish 

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. Please download this document before the webinar: Getting Started for Administrators PDF

• April 2 at 11:00 a.m.
• May 8 at 9:00 a.m 
• June 2 at 10:00 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

• April 14 at 3:30 p.m.
• May 19 at 4:00 p.m.

Transfer or Re-enroll Children in DRDP Online 

• March 24 at 9:00 a.m. Register 
• March 31 at 4:00 p.m. Register 
• April 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.

• March 17 at 3:30 p.m. Register 
• April 29 at 10:00 a.m.

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.​​​​​​​

• April 20 at 5:00 p.m.
• June 15 at 5:00 p.m. 

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

• May 28 at 4:00 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 1 at 12:00 p.m.
• May 20 at 3:30 p.m.

Data and Understanding Reports in DRDP Online—Review DRDP 2025 Fall reports. We will show how to pull reports, and provide guidance on analyzing the data.  Please download these documents before the webinar:  IT Sample and PTK Sample Reports 

• May 18 at 1:00 p.m
• May 28 at 10:00 a.m.
• June 16 at 10:00 a.m.

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

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

DRDP Online for Family Child Care Providers—This session is designed specifically for family child care providers who are using the DRDP Online System.  

Ask the Expert—Bring your questions about the DRDP 2025 process (observation, assessment, DRDP Online).

• April 22 at 10:00 a.m
• May 12 at 1:00 p.m.
• June 10 at 12:00 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 9:00 a.m. Register 
• April 28 at 1:00 p.m.

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 20 at 10:00 a.m.
• May 19 at 9:00 a.m.

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

• March 31 at 3:30 p.m. Register 
• June 25 at 1:00 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 30 at 4:30 p.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 the 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

• May 19 at 4:00 p.m.

Observation and Collection—Review essential tips for classroom observation, including strategies for remote collection of documentation for the 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

• June 17 at 4:00 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 20 at 12:00 p.m
• May 13 at 3:00 p.m. 

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 19 at 6:00 p.m.

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

• April 6 at 5:00 p.m.
• June 26 at 11:30 a.m.

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, and PowerPoint Handout.

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

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 26 at 4:00 p.m. Register 
• April 10 at 3:00 p.m.
• May 6 at 4:00 p.m. 
• June 22 at 4:00 p.m. (conducted in 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. PowerPoint Handout

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

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

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.