Training for Early Child Care Programs and Agencies
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is funding Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) training for programs in underserved areas without access to local DRDP trainers. This training opportunity is specifically geared towards licensed family child care homes, though also available to others, including center staff, based on availability. Both virtual and limited in-person training opportunities will be offered.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete and submit a training request form. WestEd is coordinating DRDP trainings and will accept requests from child care programs, home networks, Resource and Referral programs, Quality Counts California hubs, and other entities. WestEd will prioritize training based on the criteria above.
Scheduled Training for Individual Teachers and Administrators
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is funding free in-person training for teachers and administrators. Expand the topics listed below to register for training available from January through June 2025.
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is pleased to invite you to a FREE in-person Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP (2025) training. This training is funded by CDSS and presented by WestEd.
This full-day in-person training session is intended for professional development providers, facilitators, teachers, administrators, and coaches who support or assist with the DRDP assessment.
| Topic / Date | County | Location | Time | Language | Register |
DRDP (2025) Sat. June 28 | Sacramento | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | English |
| Topic / Date | County | Location | Time | Language | Register |
DRDP (2025) Sat. June 28 | Riverside | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | English |
June
| Topic / Date | County | Location | Time | Language | Register |
DRDP (2025) Sat. June 28 | El Dorado | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | English |
In the Meaningful Observation for the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) training, participants learn about these topics:
- The purpose of observation
- Observing and collecting evidence
- Organizing an observation system
- Reviewing and reflecting on documentation
- Rating the DRDP
| Date | County | Location | Time | Language | Register |
DRDP Online is California's Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) data system. It is designed for teachers, program administrators, and other designated staff to access DRDP instruments and complete assessments online. In this training, you will learn about these topics:
- DRDP Online roles and permissions
- The importance of selecting the agency view
- Users, classes, re-enroll children, reports, and more!
| Date | County | Location | Time | Language | Register |
Learn strategies for connecting DRDP Online report findings to classroom-level planning for individual children and groups. Discover how to use the California Learning and Development Foundations and Curriculum Frameworks in planning.
Cost: Free
Location: Virtual Via Zoom
| Date | County | Location | Time | Language | Register |
Academic Credit Information for Summer 2025
- Academic credit information for DRDP Training (ECS 907) PDF
- Continuing education units (CEU) for DRDP Training (ECS 807) PDF
Cal State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) Enrollment Forms
Summer 2025
The required information for completing CSUCI online enrollment forms is below. Summer 2025 course numbers are valid from 5/24/2025 to 8/8/2025. Students completing the training after August 8, 2025, must register for Fall 2025 credit.
Course Title | Course Number | Class Number | # of Units | Fees | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DRDP Teacher Training | ECS 907 | 1266 | 1 academic unit | $100 | |
DRDP Teacher Training | ECS 807 | 1267 | 1 CEU | $75 |
Request for Teacher Training
The Desired Results Training and Technical Assistance Project provides free and fee-for-service training. To view training topics and options for your agency, visit the Request for Training page.