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 online, facilitated training 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 system components. 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 9. 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 9, 2024, 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 10, 2024, 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:

•    Introduction to Preschool Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF) for administrators

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 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 10, 2024, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. (optional)

•    Q&A Session

November 7, 2024, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

•    Coffee Hour—Ask questions and learn from your peers.

December 5, 2024

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

9:00 -11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

January 9, 2025, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

•    Coffee Hour—Ask questions and learn from your peers.

February 6, 2025, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

•    Strengthening Family Partnerships and Supporting Family Culture

o    Creating Equitable Early Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color: Disrupting Disproportionate Outcomes

o    Responsive Early Education for Young Children and Families Experiencing Homelessness

March 13, 2025, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. (optional)

•    Coffee Hour—Ask questions and learn from your peers.

April 3, 2025, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. OR 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.*

•    Program Self-Evaluation

May 1, 2025, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. (optional)

•    DRDP (2025) Information

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 27, 2024.

*Required for new administrators