Resources for Families: Learning about the DRDP Assessment System for Preschool-Age Children with IEPs

The Desired Results access Project – Web Site Resources

“For Families” Section: This section features resources produced especially for families of preschool-age children (3, 4, and 5 year olds) who have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs):
http://www.draccess.org/families/

“For Teachers & Service Providers” Section: In this section, all of the assessment tools and guidance materials may be viewed or downloaded:
http://www.draccess.org/assessors/

An Introduction to the Desired Results for Families of Preschoolers with IEPs: This flyer describes the Desired Results system and what it means for families and children:
http://draccess.org/families/IntroToDRforFamilies.html

Overview of the Desired Results System for Preschool Children with IEPs: A document including an explanation of the Desired Results Assessment System for Preschool Children with IEPs, an overview of requirements for Preschool Special Education, and responsibilities in implementing the DRDP assessment system:
http://draccess.org/system/OverviewDesiredResultsSystem.html

Roles and Responsibilities of IEP Teams in the Desired Results System: A description of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team’s role in documenting the DRDP instrument used with the child and determining which adaptations will be included in the assessment. Includes a worksheet for documenting and describing the child’s adaptations:
http://draccess.org/administrators/RolesAndResponsibilitiesOfIEPteams.html

We invite and encourage families to explore all areas of the Desired Results access Project web site: http://www.draccess.org

Desired Results for Children and Families – Web Site Resources

The resources on this web site may be of interest to families with children with IEPs who also attend state preschool on state-funded Head Start:
http://www.wested.org/desiredresults/training

Watching My Child Grow (video): A DVD for families, now available from WestEd. “Watching My Child Grow” describes the Desired Results System and its benefits for all children and families from the voices of parents. You may obtain a copy of the video from WestEd by calling 1-800-770-6339 or by visiting the website:
http://www.wested.org/desiredresults/training/resource_drdp.htm

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Last updated: 10/26/2011