Certified Trainer Institute (CTI) Application

The Desired Results Certified Trainer Institute (CTI) prepares trainers to provide Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) teacher training. After fulfilling prerequisites*, participants must complete an eight-session virtual training program, which includes presentation skills training, co-training with institute faculty, and a final certification process.

Certified trainers receive access to the DRDP Online Conference Center and may provide unlimited training as part of their job duties within their agency. Maintaining certification includes attendance at quarterly update webinars.

WestEd is hosting a September 2025 Institute.

Dates and Times: September 2025. Exact dates and times will be posted soon.

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Cost: $ 6,500

Registration: Please complete the CTI application and the Statement of Understanding below.

* To fulfill prerequisites, trainers must observe and participate in DRDP and Meaningful Observation training presented by a certified trainer or complete and submit certificates for DRDP modules 1-5 from California Early Childhood Online (CECO).

** Training includes all certification costs, a teacher training sample kit, and the one-year subscription fee for the conference center.

• Statement of Understanding PDF

• CTI Application PDF

CTI Application and Statement of Understanding

Before submitting your CTI application please be sure you have your prerequisites completed. (see below)

1.To fulfill prerequisites, trainers must observe and participate in DRDP and Meaningful Observation training presented by a certified trainer or complete and submit certificates for DRDP modules 1-5 from California Early Childhood Online (CECO).

2.Statement of Understanding. The form can be found here: https://www.desiredresults.us/certified-trainer-institute

Once all prerequisites are completed please upload the documents here:

Drop your files here

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Address

Email Address

Phone Number

Phone

County

Do you speak any languages other than English?

If yes, please indicate which languages

Education

Degree and Major

Number of Early Childhood or Child Development Units:

Professional Certification or CA Child Development Permit:

Employment

Employer

Employer Address

Position

Agency Vendor or LEA Code

Please indicate if you work with the following populations:

Please describe your experience using the DRDP instrument and the age groups you have used it with:

In what capacity will you be providing DRDP Trainings?

Who will be your target audience?

What is your past experience in providing trainings?

Applicant Signature

(All travel arrangements are the participant's responsibility (hotel, food, etc) )

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