News and Updates

Interactive Webinar: From Data to Story: Showcasing Growth with the DRDP in the IEP

From Data to Story: Showcasing Growth with the DRDP in the IEP, Wednesday, April 23rd 2025, 2:00 - 3:30 PMDR Access is delighted to partner with the High Quality IEPs project to bring you this interactive virtual session! As the school year comes to a close, how can you use the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) to showcase student progress in a meaningful way? This webinar will guide you through using the DRDP as a support to developing high quality IEPs—not just a procedural requirement.

Wednesday, April 23rd 2025, 2:00 - 3:30 PM

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)

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