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DRDP Data Path for Special Education

Follow the path of DRDP data from teachers’ assessments, to planning instruction and federal reporting with this graphic and summaries of the systems for producing reports.

Essential Steps in Using the DRDP for Special Education

The results of the DRDP assessment help us better understand children’s learning and development, plan instruction, and share information with families. In order to produce confident results, the DRDP must be used with a number of essential steps in place.

The Role of Family Observations in the DRDP (2015) Assessment

An overview of the research findings that suggest parents’ observations are reliable and valid and should be considered an essential component of a comprehensive assessment process.

An Overview of the DRDP (2015) for Families

You may have heard the terms DRDP, DRDP (2015), or Desired Results from your child’s teacher, caregiver, early interventionist, or special education provider. This document describes what these terms mean for you and your child.

DRDP Assessment Steps & Timeline

DRDP Timeline for Early Intervention and Special EducationNew postcard outlining DRDP Assessment Steps and Timeline for Early Intervention and Special Education.

  • Identify eligible children to assess.
  • Check with your administrator about when and where to submit your Rating Records.
  • The assessment should be initiated within the first 60 calendar days of services.

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    • DRDP (2015) Infant/Toddler Comprehensive View Manual
    • Info Page & I/T Rating Record
    • I/T View Measures
    • I/T View Measures at-a-Glance
    • I/T View Intro & Appendices
  • Assessment Supports
    • Toolbox for DRDP PS View
    • Toolbox for DRDP I/T View
    • Adaptations
    • Specialized Guidance
    • IFSP/IEP Teams Guidance
    • Leading Focused Conversations
  • Courses & Tutorials
    • Professional Development Schedule
    • Required DRDP Assessor Training
  • Information for Families
  • Video Library
    • Reflective Questions to Accompany the "Honoring Family Culture in Early Intervention" Videos
  • Trainer/Coach Materials
  • Policy & Research
    • Data Byte: A more complete picture of early learning progress
    • Data Byte: Language Outcomes for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Children
    • Data Byte: SELPAs meet state target
    • Data Byte: COVID-19 Impact on Soc
    • Administrators' Responsibilities
    • DRDP Implementation in TK and K
    • DRDP Federal Requirements for Special Education
    • SPP Indicator 7 - Linking the DRDP (2015) to Federal Child Outcomes
    • Alignment of SPP Child Outcomes and DRDP (2015) Measures
    • Senate Bill 210 Report
    • 2017-2018 DIF Analysis Report
    • Technical Report for the DRDP (2015)
    • 2014-15 Interrater Agreement Study Report
    • Training Report Fall 2018

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Welcome

The Desired Results Access Project supports special educators, administrators, and families in implementing the California Department of Education’s Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) for:

  • Infants and toddlers with Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and
  • Children 3 - 5 years old with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

As part of the California Department of Education’s early childhood special education statewide system of support we partner with the CalBloom project, that coaches teachers to use DRDP results to inform instruction embedded in daily activities, routines, and transitions.

New to the DRDP?
Learn how to administer the DRDP by taking the course, “Using the DRDP (2015) for Special Education” at DR Access Learn.
Administrators responsible for the DRDP, can start with the key tasks and resources described in "Special Education Administrators’ Responsibilities for the DRDP."

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For the latest guidance, tools, professional development, and other resources, join our mailing list to receive regular updates.

Accessibility
If you need assistance in accessing our materials, contact us at info@dracccess.org or 800‑673‑9220.


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