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.
Learn about these topics:
- DRDP format
- The use of documentation and evidence to rate measures
- The importance of inter-rater reliability
April
Topic / Date | County | Location | Time | Language | Register |
DRDP 2015 Sat. April 26 | Humboldt | Humboldt County of Education, 901 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA 95501 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | English |
May
Topic / Date | County | Location | Time | Language | Register |
DRDP 2025 Sat. May 31 DRDP 2025 Sat. May 10 | El Dorado
Siskiyou | Smith Flat Conference Center --2860 Smith Flat School Rd. Placerville, CA 95667 Siskiyou County Office of Education 609 S. Gold Street, Yreka, CA 96097-3110 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | English
English |
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June
Topic / Date | County | Location | Time | Language | Register |
DRDP 2025 Sat. June 7 | Riverside | Palo Verde Unified School District, 825 N Lovekin Blvd, Blythe, CA 92225 | 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
April
Date | County | Location | Time | Language | Register |
Sat., April 5 | Yolo | Yolo County Office of Education, 1280 Santa Anita Ct. Woodland, CA 95776 | 8: 30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | English |
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!
April - June
Date | County | Location | Time | Language | Register |
Friday, April 25 | Siskiyou County | Virtual - Via Zoom | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | English |
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
April - June
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Date |
County | Location |
Time |
Language |
Register |
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TBD |
TBD | TBD |
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Academic Credit Information Spring 2025
- Academic credit information for DRDP and Meaningful Observation Training (ECS 906 and ECS 907) PDF
- Continuing education units (CEU) for DRDP and Meaningful Observation Training (ECS 806 and 807) PDF
Cal State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) Enrollment Forms
Spring 2025
Required information for completing CSUCI online enrollment forms
Course Title |
Course Number |
Class Number |
# of Units |
Fees |
Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRDP Teacher Training | ECS 907 | 2521 | 1 academic unit | $100 | Enroll |
| DRDP Teacher Training | ECS 807 | 2520 | 1 CEU | $75 | Enroll |
| Meaningful Observation | ECS 906 | 2529 | 1 academic unit | $100 | Enroll |
| Meaningful Observation | ECS 806 | 2528 | 1 CEU | $75 | Enroll |
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.