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Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 2d

Listen as well as look. 🎧 Tone & expression show key skills.

#EduSky #ObservationTips #DRDP

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 4d

📣 Training Oct 14: Reports to Inform instruction, goals and collaboration.
Register: napacoe.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#EduSky

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 5d

Observations become insights. 📊 DRDP Reports guide instruction & family conversations. How do you use them?

#EduSky #DRDPReports

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 5d

October Connect: Using DRDP Reports: You’ve gathered the data—now let it work for you!

#DRDP Reports help you see where children are thriving, where to offer more support, & how to plan intentionally.

Read the full newsletter: secure.campaigner.com/CSB/public/a...

#SpecialEducation #EarlyLearning

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Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 5d

Visit us at #CALECSE! Grab some swag, chat with us, & hear us present:

10/7 @ 2:30: "Let’s Bloom Together: Embedded Learning Through Play & Partnership" or
“The Power of Observation: Meaningful #DRDP Documentation in Action”

10/8: “Leading with Confidence: DRDP Essentials for Special Ed Admins”

Desired Results Access Project and CalBloom CALECSE symposium booth

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 9d

Tip: Write observations right away. Fresh notes = accurate DRDP data. ✏️

#EduSky #TeacherTips #Observation

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 10d

Excited to share the California Department of Education’s Fall 2025 #EarlyChildhood #Inclusion Support Newsletter!

#CDE Inclusive #EarlyEducation Resources web page: www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/op/iee...

or directly download the Fall Newsletter: www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/op/doc...

#preschool #UDL #disability

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Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 10d

Observation happens in real time - not tests. Natural moments fuel meaningful DRDP documentation. 🌱

#EduSky #DRDP #AuthenticObservation

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 12d

Spring 2025, CA 3-yr-olds w/ speech language impairments or sensory differences are on track in Language & Literacy at rates comparable to a nationally representative sample, demonstrating how tools like the #DRDP measure strengths & provide fair results.

Interactive graph: dr2025data.my.canva.site

Data Byte: California's 3-Year-Olds with Speech Language Impairments or Sensory Differences Match Nation

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 13d

You don’t have to do it all. Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. This week, choose one moment to say: “Can you help me with this?” Notice how it lightens the load and strengthens connection. 🌱

#EduSky

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Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 16d

Observation is about what is, not what we think.
Instead of writing “She was frustrated,” write “She crossed her arms and turned away when the block tower fell.”

💡Tip: Stick to what you see and hear—not your interpretation.

#EduSky

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 18d

The DRDP gives me a structured way to track what my students can do—& highlight the skills they’re just starting to show.” 💬 – Speech & Language Pathologist
➡️ How has the DRDP helped you understand student growth?

#EduSky

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 19d

Join us for a lively, interactive webinar where we’ll show you how to turn #DRDP reports into tools that work for you.

12:00-1:00 pm Tuesday, October 14th
napacoe.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

2:00-3:00 pm Tuesday, October 28th
napacoe.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#EarlyLearning #SpecialEducation

For assessors looking to gain a deeper understanding of how reports can support teaching practices: Reports to Inform Instruction. Two Tuesdays to choose from: 12-1 PM October 14 and 2-3 PM October 28.

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 20d

As you begin observing, what are you most curious about this year?

Maybe it’s how a child communicates through play. Or how they respond to new peers. Or how inclusion shows up across the day.

Curiosity is the first step toward meaningful observation. What’s on your mind?

#EduSky

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 23d

Details fade fast! 📝
Write down what you observe as soon as possible - don’t wait until the end of the day. Quick notes capture the richness of children’s actions and words before memory blurs.

💡Tip: Keep a notepad or digital recorder handy to jot down authentic observations.

#EduSky

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 23d

From CDE, SED & Seeds of Partnership:
Strengthening Partnerships for Students with Disabilities Webinar Series
www.seedsofpartnership.org/webinarandvi...

Register: scoe.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Thursday, September 25, 2025
11:00 a.m. to noon.

#SpecialEducation #DeafChildren #LanguageDevelopment

Screenshot of Seeds of Partnership webpage showing the webinar series Strengthening Partnerships for Students with Disabilities, held the 4th Thursday of the month throughout the year. Visit their website to learn more and watch their gallery of videos.

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 25d

The Fall deadline doesn’t have to be a scramble! 🗂️

Our DRDP Assessment Checklist helps you stay organized, track progress, and feel ready *before* the rush.

✨ Simplify your workflow. Message us for an annual checklist to help you stay organized.

#EduSky

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · 27d

Family voices matter 🧡

How has input from families helped you understand a child more deeply or shifted your perspective?

Collaboration with families brings DRDP observations to life. Share your stories below!

#EduSky

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · Sep 12

Observation isn’t just looking—it’s listening, too.
What do you see in a child’s movements? What tone do you hear in their voice? What does their body language tell you?

💡Tip: Tune in with all your senses to get a fuller picture of learning.

#EduSky

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Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · Sep 11

New IRIS Modules Help Early Childhood Educators Address Challenging Behaviors

Assessment:
t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h26014...

Behavioral Intervention Plans:
t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h26014...

Using Functional Behavioral Assessments to Create Supportive Learning Environments: t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h26014...

Screenshot from Functional Behavioral Assessment (Elementary or Secondary): Identifying the Reasons for Student Behavior http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h260144c,238f96b,238fa43

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Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · Sep 10

Strong teams plan together 💡

Try starting your planning meetings with this question: “What strengths did we notice this week?”

Grounding your collaboration in strengths builds connection, clarity, and inclusive practices that last.

#EduSky

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · Sep 9

Excited to share #LUDIA with our community!
Join us for a 3-part webinar series designed to help educators & administrators use #DRDP data & #UDL principles to design inclusive learning experiences for all students.

12-1 PM:
Sept 11
Sept 25
Oct 2

us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#EarlyLearning

Flyer for Designing for Access LUDIA in Action with the DRDP and UDL

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · Sep 9

Let’s talk honestly: What would make the DRDP feel *less* like a checklist and *more* like a tool to understand the whole child?

Drop your thoughts below 👇 or DM us - your voice helps shape the support we offer.

#EduSky

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · Sep 8

Join a live Q&A session for admins. Bring your questions, challenges and insights about the #DRDP. Leave with clarity, support and fresh mindset for the new year.

napacoe.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
2:00-3:00 Tues, September 30

#EarlyLearning #EarlyEducation #SpecialEducation #EarlyChildhoodLeadership

Drop-in Question and Answer for Admins with questions about the DRDP and reporting 2:00 to 3:00 PM Tuesday September 30th

Desired Results Access Project @draccess.bsky.social · Sep 5

Observation starts with presence.
Minimize distractions, put away your phone/ to-do list, and give your full attention to one child for just 5–10 minutes. You’ll be amazed at what you notice when you’re fully present.

💡Tip: Choose one child to observe. Write only what you see & hear.

#EduSky