June/July 2010
Welcome to Connect!
Welcome to the latest issue of Connect!, the Desired Results access Project's free e-news blast featuring news, resources, and activities that will help you use the DRDP Assessment System for preschool special education. Please share this issue with your colleagues using the “Forward email” link at the bottom of this news-blast.
Professional Development Opportunities for DRDP Assessors and Trainers
It’s always a good idea to plan earlier, rather than later, for the next assessment period. There are a number of resources available for preparing new assessors to learn how to use the DRDP instruments, and for providing refreshers for more experienced staff.
1. Training for Assessors in Using the DRDP Instruments
2. Online Learning Modules on Using the DRDP Instruments
3. Build Your Training Capacity
1. Training for Assessors in Using the DRDP Instruments
Details of professional development opportunities for assessors that are offered by the Desired Results access Project can be found at http://draccess.org/prodevelopment/
2. Online Learning Modules on Using the DRDP Instruments
These online modules provide the basic information that assessors need to confidently use the DRDP instruments for preschool special education. They are designed for those who have not had the opportunity to participate in face-to-face training sessions, those who prefer to learn online, and for those who attended a training session but would like a refresher. You can complete each of these modules in about 10 minutes.
http://draccess.org/prodevelopment/learningmodules/
Module 1: Navigating the DRDP Instruments
Module 2: Rating the Measures of the DRDP
Module 3: Practice Rating the PS DRDP-R
Module 4: Practice Rating the DRDP access
Module 5: Using Adaptations with the DRDP Instruments
3. Build Your Training Capacity
Train-the-Trainer Institutes:
- The Desired Results access Project can also help you create and build local training teams, giving you greater flexibility in meeting your training needs. By request, the Desired Results access Project can schedule a Train-the-Trainer Institute for your SELPA, presented by Desired Results access Project Master Trainers. At these Institutes, you or your staff can become qualified assessor trainers. Contact: Patty Salcedo at patricia.salcedo@draccess.org or (707) 477-4570.
- Occasionally, Train-the-Trainer Institutes are scheduled and are open for enrollment: http://draccess.org/prodevelopment/
Trainer Materials:
The most current trainer materials are available on the Desired Results access website, including the Trainer’s Guide, PowerPoint files, videos, handouts, manuals, and other reference materials. We encourage all trainers to download the most recent versions of materials at http://draccess.org/prodevelopment/trainersmaterials/
Ways to Stay Informed with the Desired Results access Project
Call us toll-free at (800) 673-9220 with questions, concerns, or if you need assistance related to the Desired Results access Assessment System for preschool special education.
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Last updated: 01/30/2012
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