News & Updates

From Assessment to Action: Designing Lessons with UDL, LUDIA, & DRDP Reports

From Assessment to Action, Designing Lessons with UDL, LUDIA, & DRDP Reports, 4-Part virtual webinar series, Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 PM PSTJoin us for a free four-part, practice-based webinar series designed to help educators turn assessment data into inclusive, responsive lesson design.

Tuesdays, 12:00–1:00 PM PST
February 10, February 17, March 3, March 10

January 2026 Connect: Fresh Start, Steady Practice

Screenshot from January 2026 Connect NewsletterUpdates on the upcoming DRDP launch, reassurance on continuing DRDP (2015), a Sneak Peek webinar announcement, Spring PD highlights, guidance from Dear SAGE, and a Care Corner reflection to start the year strong.

Spring Prep & Q&A Session

Spring 2026 Prep and Q and A Session, January 28th 3:00-4:00 pmJoin us for a live Spring Prep & Q&A Session designed for anyone involved in the DRDP process. Reflect on lessons learned during the Fall assessment period and bring your questions to this open, supportive conversation as you prepare for the Spring DRDP assessment cycle.

Wednesday, January 28, 3:00–4:00 PM

Spring 2026 Online Professional Development Schedule

Professional Development ScheduleJoin us this spring for live, online professional learning that blends practical information, reflection, and clear next steps. Each webinar explores an aspect of the DRDP assessment tool for young children with IFSPs and IEPs—so you learn something new, reflect on your practice, and leave with actionable next steps. Sessions include time for questions, shared resources, and learning alongside colleagues.

Planning Together: A Conversation Guide for Next Step

Planning Together: A Conversation Guide for Next StepA checklist to guide educators through planning and conducting child-centered transition conversations when students move to new classrooms or programs. It provides a structured framework for gathering developmental information, facilitating collaborative discussions with families and receiving teachers, and ensuring continuity of support strategies.

DRDP Annual Checklist

DRDP Annual ChecklistA timeline guide for educators conducting DRDP assessments throughout the school year. It outlines five phases of the assessment process, helping assessors stay organized by specifying when to gather observations, collaborate with families and staff, submit data, and use results to support children's learning and development.

DRDP Instructional Planning Form

DRDP Instructional Planning FormA collaborative tool for educators to design developmentally appropriate instruction, teaching strategies, and activities based on each child's current DRDP assessment levels. It helps teachers track children's progress, identify strengths and areas for growth, and plan targeted interventions and next steps to support individual learning needs.

Family Observation Form: Examples of Activities and Behaviors for DRDP Assessment

Family Observation FormA tool to gather parent and family input for the DRDP assessment. It provides families with concrete examples of developmental milestones and behaviors across five key domains, allowing them to share observations about their child's growth and development in familiar home settings, which assessors can then use to create a more complete and accurate picture of the child's abilities.