This page provides links to training materials and presentations used in training presented by the Desired Results Training and Technical Assistance Project.
The Desired Results Regional Training 2025-26 materials below are intended for 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 8, 2025
October 9, 2025 (Coming soon)
- 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 Data System: MP4 | YouTube
- Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood MP4 | YouTube
December 4, 2025
- Environment Rating Scales (ERS): Creating Equitable Spaces for Children MP4 | YouTube
February 5, 2026
Strengthening Family Partnerships and Supporting Family Culture
April 9, 2026
- Program Self-Evaluation
New Administrator Binder Materials (Coming soon)
Overview (OV)
- Overview - Presentation PPT
- Overview - Binder Materials PDF
Program Guidelines
- Program Guidelines - Presentation PPT
- Program Guidelines - Binder Materials PDF
Desired Results Developmental Profile
- DRDP PowerPoint Presentation PPT
- DRDP Binder Materials PDF
- Child's Developmental Progress Form - English and Spanish PDF
- DRDP Summary of Finding For The Classroom and Family Child Care Home Level Instructions and Form (EED 3900) DOC
Parent Survey (PS)
- Parent Survey PowerPoint PPT
- Parent Survey/DFP Binder Material PDF
- Ways to Encourage Parent Involvement DOC
- Parent Survey Summary of Findings (EED 4003)
Environmental Rating Scale (ERS)
- Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) presentation PPT
- Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) Binder Material PDF
- Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) Cards DOC
- Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS) Cards (2012) DOC
- Instructions For Environment Rating Scale (ERS) Summary of Findings (EED 4002) DOC
- ERS Treasure Hunt PDF
Program Self-Evaluation
Resources (RES)
- Resources Binder Material PDF
Desired Results Regional Training Academic Credit (available Spring 2026)
For California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) requirements and forms, please visit the Forms/Program Self Evaluation page.
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 Tuesday, September 30, 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
December 4, 2025, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Environment Rating Scales (ERS)—Creating Equitable Spaces for Children
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
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