New 2025-2026 Program Year Begins!

We are excited to work with you using DRDP Online to support children's learning and development.

It's Time to Set DRDP Assessment Views

Lead Agency Administrators

It's time to select the DRDP views for each age level for your center, agency, or school district for the 2025-26 program year. Each organization's designated lead agency administrator must select the DRDP view for their entire agency on an annual basis. Download this list of measures and views for DRDP (2015) or DRDP (2025) for reference.

The DRDP view may only be changed once each fiscal year. Once selected, the view remains the same until July 2026. These resources for administrators will help when you're ready to make that selection:

• Set and Lock Rating Views in DRDP Online tip sheet
• Set and Lock Rating Views in DRDP Online video tutorial

California Programs Participating in DRDP (2025) Early Adoption

Programs that opt in can use the DRDP (2025) instead of DRDP (2015) or use both. Please note that the DRDP (2015) remains a requirement for children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).

Programs participating in the Early Adoption of DRDP (2025) will need their Lead Agency Administrator to select 2025 rating views before enrolling children into the Fall 2025 rating period. Programs may choose the DRDP (2025) for a classroom, a site, or an agency. For more information, visit Desired Results for Children and Families.

The Fall Rating Period is Open

• The fall rating period is available. Classes can be added, and children can be re-enrolled.
• The summer rating period runs through August 31, 2025. You can add classes and re-enroll children now.

Is the Lead Agency Administrator for Your DRDP Online Account Changing Roles?    

Is the DRDP Online lead agency administrator at your agency or program changing? If so, please email the Desired Results team the name and contact information of the new person assigned the role of DRDP Online lead agency administrator. This email should be sent directly from or copied to the program's executive director or superintendent.

The main difference between the lead agency administrator and an agency administrator role is the ability to select the view of the assessment for the entire agency. Therefore, your agency should have only one lead agency administrator.

California Early Childhood Programs—DRDP (2025) Early Adoption Training

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and California Department of Education (CDE), in partnership with WestEd, are inviting California programs serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and TK–grade 3 students to become early adopters of the DRDP (2025) beginning Fall 2025.

Introduction to the DRDP (2025) Trainings for Teachers 

These trainings are 3-hour virtual sessions designed for professional development to providers, facilitators, teachers, administrators, and coaches who support or assist with the DRDP assessment. New dates will be added monthly, so please check back regularly for updates on new sessions. Complete this registration page to select your preferred date and time.

DRDP (2025) for Administrators Early Adoption Webinars 

These 1-hour webinars are for administrators. Complete this registration page to select your preferred date and time.

Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color (YBOC) Training

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is funding free in-person training on the publication Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color: Disrupting Disproportionate Outcomes. 

Child care providers seeking guidance on supporting better outcomes for young boys of color are invited to participate. This training is intended to celebrate the unique talents, strengths, and contributions of boys of color while recognizing their brilliance and resilience in the face of societal changes.

Please view and complete this registration form for more information and to register for an upcoming training in your area.

Additional Resources

• All About Young Children invites families to explore their children's early development.
• California Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Network provides mental health consultation services and resources to early learning and care programs and providers.
• California Preschool Instructional Network (CPIN) offers professional learning opportunities in your area.
• DRDP fee for service teacher training is available in-person or virtually for your program or agency.
• The Program for Infant-Toddler Care (PITC) website offers infant and toddler care resources.
• Making Access Possible (MAP) to Inclusion and Belonging offers resources about inclusive practices.
• Multilingual Learning Toolkit is an online hub for research-based key principles, instructional strategies, and associated, free, practical, and easy-to-use resources geared toward educators who teach PreK-3rd Multilingual Learners. 
• Sesame Workshop offers games, videos, and more.

WestEd

Desired Results Training and Technical Assistance Project

333 North Lantana, Suite 277

Camarillo, CA 93010

Phone: (800) 770-6339 * Fax: (805) 383-9447 

desiredresults@wested.org

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