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Interactive Webinar: Using the DRDP for Transitions

Join us for an engaging and interactive webinar designed to support DRDP Assessors in effectively using DRDP data during transition meetings with families and receiving teachers. Smooth and informed transitions are essential for young children’s continued growth—and DRDP data can be a powerful tool in this process when used authentically and collaboratively.

2:00-3:00 pm Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Whether you're a teacher, administrator, or support provider, this webinar will provide tools and confidence to make transition meetings more collaborative, informative, and child-centered.

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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