News & Updates

April 2025 Connect: IEPs & Transitions: Setting Students Up for Success

Ensure student success through proactive IEP planning and smooth transitions! The latest Desired Results Access Project Connect newsletter highlights practical strategies.

Data Byte: A more complete picture of early learning progress

Data Byte: Change in Percent of Children Meeting Age Expectations in Language from Fall 22 to Spring 23, showing reduction of deaf children meeting age expectations of 4 point one percent, hard of hearing children a reduction of point one percent, and all other children increased by 3 point 3 percentWith the inclusion of Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten, DRDP submissions now represent a more complete picture of early learning progress!

The Fall 2024 DRDP policy expansion now requires assessments for all children ages 3–5 with IEPs in Preschool, TK, and K, leading to a significant increase in DRDP submissions.

DRDP Timeline for Special Education

Interactive Tutorial: DRDP Timeline for Special EducationThis interactive timeline describes the process of observing, documenting, rating, and submitting DRDP data for special education.

New Assessors: Getting Started with the DRDP

Video: Breaking It Down: Identifying Learning Targets for DRDP ResultsEssential information and resources for using the DRDP with children with Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Questions answered at the end. (36:41)

Spring 2025 Online Professional Development Schedule

Join us for live, online professional development webinars this spring. In each session, learn more about assessment and instruction or intervention for young children with IFSPs and IEPs. All sessions offer opportunities to ask questions, receive resources, and learn from each other.

Required DRDP Assessor Training for Special Education

Three required coursesList of required courses available on DR Access Learn. California Department of Education, Special Education Division, requires DRDP training for all special educators who assess children with the DRDP.