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The Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) is a formative assessment instrument developed by the California Department of Education for young children and their families to inform instruction and program development. The DRDP (2015) focuses on the child’s behavior, knowledge, and skills. The DRDP (2015) is administered in natural settings through teacher observations, family observations, and examples of children’s work. Ongoing documentation of children’s knowledge and skills in everyday environments is a recommended practice for early childhood assessment.
DRDP tool and system overview
This video shows how teachers set up to collect DRDP observational data in the classroom.
Here is a document with links to information and training modules on how to complete the DRDP:
DRDP: EED Instructional Coherence Page: Demonstration of Learning
Observation resources for focused observations
The DRDP (2015) is administered through observation in natural settings. Direct Observation of a child is the primary method used to inform ratings, and they should also use other sources of evidence to capture a complete picture of a child’s knowledge and skills.
DRDP Observation Resources: EED Instructional Coherence Page: Demonstration of Learning
DRDP Online: Tips and Tricks
DRDP Online is the app SFUSD uses to record the rating from the DRDP assessment.
DRDP Online: EED Instructional Coherence Page: Demonstration of Learning
Supporting DLL and Students with IEPs
You can find the resources here:
DRDP Support for DLL and SPED: EED Instructional Coherence Page: Demonstration of Learning
How do we use the data?
California State Preschool Programs must analyze findings from the DRDP assessment and the Parent Satisfaction Survey and develop a written list of tasks to modify the program for all areas needing improvement and procedures for ongoing monitoring to ensure that satisfactory areas continue to meet standards. Program Evaluation Forms: EED Instructional Coherence Page: Demonstration of Learning
DRDP Learning Modules
For more information about the DRDP, visit California Early Childhood Online (CECO) and explore the optional learning modules available.
This page was last updated on December 18, 2024