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Regional Administrator Training

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

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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION -- DESIRED RESULTS SYSTEM TRAINING

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and California Department of Education (CDE) Desired Results (DR) System Training offers a virtual training series for administrators on the Desired Results System to improve program quality. The training model includes 13 virtual, facilitated training sessions, each ranging from 1 to 3 hours, for professional growth. Additionally, Q&A sessions will be offered.  These sessions will take place between October 2026 and May 2027.

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 analyses of self-evaluation data and quality-improvement data; and additional support on specific system components. Participants can also complete online modules available at California Early Childhood Online (CECO) (www.caearlychildhoodonline.org).

The training session for administrators includes methods to support DR system implementation, along with updates, new products, and job aids. Please register for these sessions in advance.

Administrator Status 

* New administrators have NOT attended DR Regional Training previously or in the last five years. New administrators are required to attend training sessions on October 7-8, 2026, and April 8, 2027.

*Experienced administrators have attended DR Regional Training within the last five years.

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

New administrators may register for one academic or continuing education unit upon completing the DR training. California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) enrollment forms will be available on the Desired Results for Children and Families website in May 2027. Academic unit requirements include attending all sessions and completing selected virtual modules, a final report, and an assignment.

Online Registration Instructions for Administrators

Please complete the online registration before Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

The virtual training series session dates for administrators are as follows:

October 7, 2026, 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 8, 2026, 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:

  • Inclusion Made Practical: Strengths-Based Support for Children with Special Needs 
  • Children’s Behaviors Have Meaning: Teacher Strategies to Create a Supportive Learning Environment
  • From Observation to Action: Practical Infant-Toddler Strategies for Responsive Care and Meaningful Learning
  • Spot Trends, Set Goals: Desired Results Data for Program Growth 

October 8, 2026, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (optional)

  • Q&A Session

November 12, 2026, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

  • DRDP Spotlight Sessions — Observation to Action: Helping Staff Strengthen Observation & Collection

December 3, 2026

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

 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. or 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

January 14, 2027, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

  • DRDP Spotlight Sessions — Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood Environments

February 4, 2027, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

  • Partners in Practice: Using the Parent Survey to Deepen Family Engagement

March 18, 2027, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

  • DRDP Spotlight Sessions — Play with Purpose: Leading Staff Toward Play-Based Learning

April 8, 2027, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.*

  • Program Self-Evaluation

May 6, 2027, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (optional)

  • Program Self-Evaluation

*Required for new administrators

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 on the WestEd DRDP Resources YouTube channel in the Desired Results Administrator Training playlist.

October 8, 2025

October 9, 2025 

December 4, 2025

February 5, 2026

April 9, 2026

New Administrator Binder Materials 

Overview (OV)

Program Guidelines

Desired Results Developmental Profile

Parent Survey (PS) 

Environmental Rating Scale (ERS)

Program Self-Evaluation 

Resources (RES) 

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.