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 the available trainings.
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.
DRDP (2025) Sat, October 11, 2025 | Amador County | First 5 Amador County | 8:00 - 4:00 PM | English | Register Here |
DRDP (2025) Sat, October 11, 2025 | Contra Costa County | First 5 Contra Costa County | 8:00 - 4:00 PM | English | Register Here |
DRDP (2025) Sat, November 8, 2025 | Yolo County | Yolo County Office of Education | 8:00 - 4:00 PM | English | Register Here |
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
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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!
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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
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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.