News & Updates

A 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.

Thank you for the countless ways you’ve cared for children and families this year, through big transitions, tiny breakthroughs, and all the “ordinary” moments that make a difference.

Happy Holidays and a joyful season from our team to yours, Desired Results Access Project and CalBloom Early Learning EveryDay.

Wrapping up the fall assessment period and 2025, we invite educators to reflect, restore, and reconnect. Explore the launch of Dear SAGE, a new space for DRDP questions and real-world guidance, plus the Spring 2026 Professional Development webinar schedule.

Explore how consistency, collaboration, and connection bring meaning to your DRDP data. You’ll also find links to professional development opportunities and practical self-care tips to help you stay grounded during the fall assessment period.

You’ve gathered the information—now let it work for you. You’ve put in the time to observe, document, and complete the DRDP. Now comes the part that can make your work lighter, clearer, and more effective: running and using reports.

In Spring 2025, California 3-year-olds with speech language impairments and those with sensory differences (deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired) were on track in Language and Literacy at rates comparable to a nationally representative sample of all 3-year-olds.

Authentic observation is the practice of watching and listening to children in their natural routines and environments—without staging, testing, or interrupting—to capture a genuine picture of their learning, development, and interests.

The new school year offers a fresh start for educators, children, and teams, with the DRDP serving as a key tool for observing, reflecting, and guiding intentional instruction. By engaging in authentic observation, collaborative reflection, and data-driven planning, educators can integrate assessment seamlessly into daily practice to better support each child’s growth.