News and Updates

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. The CDE Special Education Division (SED) continues to require DRDPs for all infants and toddlers with IFSPs served by LEAs, ensuring a comprehensive view of early learning progress for children receiving special education services.

Using the DRDP in TK/K

Video: Breaking It Down: Identifying Learning Targets for DRDP ResultsAre you new to using the DRDP to assess young children in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten (K)? Would it be helpful to learn strategies to support quality assessment? In this recorded webinar, the DR Access Team answered questions and shared essential information and resources for using the DRDP with children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in TK and K. (37:38)

Group Reports for Special Educators Now Available!

Thumbnail screenshots of two pages of the Group ReportThe Group Report is now available in the DR Access Reports online system. This report provides information about a group of children's knowledge, skills, and behaviors across a range of developmental domains.

Special educators may use this report to guide instruction, modify curriculum, or plan program improvement activities. They can also use this report to identify the children that may require additional support in a specific domain, compared to the other children in the group.

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