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Administrator Training and Materials

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

California Department of Social Services and California Department of Education--Desired Results System Regional Training

Register for 2023-24 Regional Training

 

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and California Department of Education (CDE) Desired Results (DR) System Regional Training will offer virtual training for administrators. The training model includes virtual, 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 components of the system. Participants also complete selected online modules available at California Early Childhood Online (CECO) www.caearlychildhoodonline.org.

Experienced administrators may attend any virtual session after October 4. 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.)
Virtual Training Series Session Dates for Administrators

October 4, 2023, 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 5, 2023, 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:

  • The Role of the Administrator in Supporting Inclusive and Equitable Practices
    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 New 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 5, 2023, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (optional)

  • Q&A session

November 8, 2023, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

  • Coffee hour: Come ask questions and learn from your peers.

December 6, 2023, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.*

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

January 10, 2024, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

  • Coffee hour: Come ask questions and learn from your peers.

February 7, 2024

  • Family Partnerships and Supporting Family Culture 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
  • Collaborating for Inclusive Practices 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

March 13, 2024, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

  • Coffee hour: Come ask questions and learn from your peers.

April 3, 2024, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.*

  • Program Self-Evaluation

May 1, 2024, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (optional)

  • DRDP Updates

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 22, 2023.

*Required for new administrators

The Desired Results Regional Training 2022-23 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

October 5-6, 2022

  • Overview of the Desired Results System MP4 | YouTube
  • DRDP Online MP4 | YouTube
  • The Role of the Administrator in Supporting Inclusive and Equitable Practices MP4 | YouTube
  • Administrators Guide to UPK and Strategies to Support Mixed-Aged Groups MP4 | YouTube
  • Using DRDP Online Reports to Support Children’s Learning and Development MP4 | YouTube
  • Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood MP4 | YouTube

December 8, 2022
Environment Rating Scales (ERS): Creating Equitable Spaces for Children MP4 | YouTube

February 8, 2023
Family Partnerships and Supporting Family Culture Presentation MP4 | YouTube | Google Doc

New Administrator Binder Materials

Overview (OV)- lavender section 2022-23

Program Guidelines 2022-23

Desired Results Developmental Profile 2022-23

Parent Survey (PS)  2022-23

Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) 2022-23

Program Self-Evaluation 2022-23

Resources (RES)  2022-23

Desired Results Regional Training Academic Credit (available Spring 2023)

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