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 Training offers a virtual training series for administrators on the Desired Results System to improve program quality. The training model includes 13 virtual, facilitated training sessions, each ranging from 1 to 3 hours, for professional growth. Additionally, Q&A sessions will be offered.  These sessions will take place between October 2026 and May 2027.

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

The training session for administrators includes methods to support DR system implementation, along with updates, new products, and job aids. Please register for these sessions in advance.

Administrator Status:

* New administrators have NOT attended DR Regional Training previously or in the last five years. New administrators are required to attend training sessions on October 7-8, 2026, and April 8, 2027.

*Experienced administrators have attended DR Regional Training within the last five years.

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.)

Participants will earn professional learning hours per session attended.

College credit:

New administrators may register for one academic or continuing education unit upon completing the DR training. California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) enrollment forms will be available on the Desired Results for Children and Families website in May 2027. Academic unit requirements include attending all sessions and completing selected virtual modules, a final report, and an assignment.

 

Online registration instructions for administrators:

Please complete the online registration before Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

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Oct 7, 2026 (Required – New Admins)
8:00–11:00 a.m. — Overview of Desired Results System
1:00–4:00 p.m. — DRDP Online

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Oct 8, 2026*
Breakouts (Choose 2): 9:00–11:00 a.m. OR 1:00–3:00 p.m.

• Inclusion Made Practical: Strengths-Based Support for Children with Special Needs
• Children’s Behaviors Have Meaning: Teacher Strategies to Create a Supportive Learning Environment
• From Observation to Action: Practical Infant-Toddler Strategies for Responsive Care and Meaningful Learning (Infant-Toddler)
• Spot Trends, Set Goals: Desired Results Data for Program Growth (PM only)

Optional: 3:30–4:30 p.m. — Q&A

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Nov 12, 2026 (Optional)
9:00–10:00 a.m. — DRDP Spotlight Sessions: Observation to Action: Helping Staff Strengthen Observation & Collection

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Dec 3, 2026
9:00–11:00 a.m. OR 1:00–3:00 p.m.— ERS: Creating Equitable Spaces for Children

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Jan 14, 2027 (Optional)
9:00–10:00 a.m. — DRDP Spotlight Sessions: Supporting Multilingual Learners in Early Childhood Environments

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Feb 4, 2027
9:00–11:00 a.m. OR 1:00–3:00 p.m. — Partners in Practice: Using the Parent Survey to Deepen Family Engagement

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Mar 18, 2027 (Optional)
9:00–10:00 a.m. — DRDP Spotlight Sessions: Play with Purpose: Leading Staff Toward Play-Based Learning

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Apr 8, 2027*
9:00–11:00 a.m. OR 1:00–3:00 p.m. — Program Self-Evaluation

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May 6, 2027 (Optional)
9:00–11:00 a.m. — Program Self-Evaluation

 

*Required for new administrators 

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