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DRDP (2025) Soft Implementation for Administrators Webinar Learn about the changes for the DRDP (2025), what reports will be available, and other information needed to decide to join the soft implementation. Timelines for when DRDP Online and the DRDP (2025) instruments will also be available.
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DRDP Online for Administrators—Learn how to prepare the DRDP Online system for the upcoming rating period. We will explain the new features (dashboards, customized views, etc.) that improve functionality and ease of use.
DRDP Online for Teachers: How to Input Ratings—Review how teachers can view their classes in the data system and input DRDP ratings. Please download this document before the webinar: Getting Started for Teachers PDF
Integrated Observation Portfolio in DRDP Online—DRDP Portfolio and DRDP Online are now in one system! Teachers can collect documentation, print a portfolio, and rate the measures ALL in DRDP Online. Join us to learn all about this new feature.
- May 20 at 9:00 a.m. Register
Managing Child Enrollment in DRDP Online—A new year and a new DRDP Online system! Discover how to move children across agencies, sites, and classrooms.
Reassigning Classes in DRDP Online—An administrator must assign classrooms to the new rating period. (There is no need to create another classroom if you are re-enrolling an existing classroom.) Join this one-hour webinar to learn how to re-assign classes.
Transfer or Re-enroll Children in DRDP Online
- May 21 at 6:00 p.m. Register
Upload Templates In DRDP Online—Learn how DRDP Online administrators and data entry analysts can upload mass quantities of users, classes, and children into the DRDP Online system.
- May 22 at 6:00 p.m. Register
Data and Understanding Reports in DRDP Online—Review DRDP Online reports, how to pull reports, and guidance on analyzing the data. Please download these documents before the webinar: Child Report Guidance PDF | Group Report Guidance PDF | Sample Parent Report
Views of the DRDP Assessment and Alternate Views in DRDP Online- Which view of the assessment is your agency using - comprehensive, fundamental, or essential? In this webinar, DRDP Online Lead Agency Administrators learn how to select, lock, and create alternate views for their agency.
Ask the Expert—Bring your questions about the Desired Results process (observation, assessment, DRDP Online).
DRDP and Parent Conferences—Review strategies for planning a positive conference experience. Topics include the DRDP Online Parent Report, Child Developmental Progress Report, and how best to use these documents together. Learn strategies for planning a successful parent conference built on relationships and supporting children's learning and development. Child Developmental Progress form (English and Spanish) | Sample Child Developmental Progress form (English and Spanish)
DRDP for Family Child Care Providers—This session is designed specifically for family child care providers who are new to the DRDP. Network with other family child care providers as we discuss the power of the DRDP in the home setting, soft start options for implementation, and free, easy-to-use resources.
Engaging Families: Parent Surveys Building Family Partnerships- Discuss the importance of building family partnerships and the role of parent surveys for California state-funded programs.
Environment Rating Scales (ERS)—Review the connections between the DRDP assessment and the Environment Rating Scales. Also, share resources to support the implementation of the Environment Rating Scales. Please download this document before the webinar: The DRDP and the Environment Rating Scales PDF
Family Child Care and Mixed-Age Webinar -This session is designed specifically for family child care providers. Network with other family child care providers to discuss the benefits of working with mixed age groups, curriculum planning, and DRDP. Free, easy-to-use resources will be available. Please download the following handouts before this webinar. A Blooming Orange, PITC Curriculum Planning Tool Part 1, PITC Curriculum Planning Tool Part 2
Observation and Collection—Review essential tips for observing in the classroom, including strategies for remote collection of documentation for DRDP. Also, discuss the importance of family partnership for gathering meaningful information about children's development. Collection and organization of the documentation are essential! Resource Document | Intro -17 | Resource Document Spanish
Program Self Evaluation—Are you a program administrator preparing to write and submit your yearly Program Self Evaluation to CDSS or CDE? If so, this webinar is for you. Join us to review requirements, resources, and instructions on completing and submitting your Program Self-Evaluation.
Summary of Findings—Review the process of completing the Classroom Summary of Findings using DRDP Online group reports. EED 3900 Summary of Findings Sample Questions for Reflection Resource: PPT Handout
Using Frameworks to Plan—Dive into the curriculum frameworks! Review classroom data and create a lesson plan using strategies from the curriculum framework to modify the environment, teacher strategies, and more. PPT handout
Analyzing DRDP Data and Completing the Program Summary of Findings—After entering spring ratings, administrators can review DRDP data for program modifications. They analyze the DRDP data for areas of strength or needing improvement. Gain insight into which reports are most helpful for this task and how to document an inclusive plan for administrators, staff, and families that supports children's learning and development.
DRDP for School Age Programs—This webinar will review the DRDP basics of the DRDP School Age Assessment, including the assessment layout, how to complete it, and the resources available to support teachers.
California Early Childhood Online (CECO) provides free training modules on multiple topics, including the DRDP and the Integrated Nature of Learning. Access comprehensive resources in one centralized location to meet the ever-changing needs of the early childhood field. Join a virtual tour of how to sign up as a new user and view available modules.
DRDP Online: How to use DRDP Online Reporting Tools to Inform Classroom Practice —Discuss strategies to connect findings in the DRDP Online reports to classroom-level planning for individuals and groups. PPT HO
Family Partnerships and Culture: Reflect and Learn First, Teach Second
Play, Reflection, and Curriculum, All Working Together in the Same Sandbox
The Powerful Role of Play in Early Education—Through reading and discussion, discover the purpose of the publication, The Powerful Role of Play in Early Education.
DRDP Online Onsite Training
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