Dear Child Development Program Directors:

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 Regional Training will offer virtual training for administrators. The training model includes virtual, facilitated trainings from October through May and optional coffee hour sessions every other month.

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

Experienced administrators may attend any virtual session after October 4. The training session for administrators includes methods to support the implementation of the DR system, updates, new products, and job aids. Please register for these sessions in advance.

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.)

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

October 4, 2023, 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 5, 2023, 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:

The Role of the Administrator in Supporting Inclusive and Equitable Practices

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

Children's Behaviors have Meaning: Teacher Strategies to Create a Supportive Learning Environment

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

DRDP Online: The New Data System

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

Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood Environments

• 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

October 5, 2023, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (optional)

• Q&A session

November 8, 2023, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

• Coffee hour: Come ask questions and learn from your peers.

December 6, 2023, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.*

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

January 10, 2024, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

• Coffee hour: Come ask questions and learn from your peers.

February 7, 2024

• Family Partnerships and Supporting Family Culture 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

March 13, 2024, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

• Coffee hour: Come ask questions and learn from your peers.

April 3, 2024, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.*

• Program Self-Evaluation

May 1, 2024, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (optional)

• DRDP Updates

Participants will earn professional learning hours per session attended.

College credit:

Credit for one academic or continuing education unit is available for the new administrator training. Academic unit requirements include attending all sessions, completing selected virtual modules, completing a final report, and completing an assignment.

Online registration instructions for administrators:

Please complete the online registration before Friday, September 22, 2023.

*Required for new administrators