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Element 1: Child Observation
FREE ONLINE DRDP TRAININGS and TUTORIALS
California Early Childhood Online (CECO)
This website provides free online learning modules on the DRDP. Creating an account is necessary to access the learning modules.
DRDP Tutorials
This website provides free DRDP Tutorials.
DRDP Webinars
This website provides free upcoming DRDP webinars.
WestEd DRDP Resources on YouTube
ONLINE DRDP DATA COLLECTION SYSTEMS
DRDP Online (formerly DRDP Tech)
The California Department of Education Early Learning and Care Division is pleased to announce DRDP Online, the new online platform for the Desired Results Developmental Profile. Click on the link above for tutorials for DRDP Online and/or Tip Sheets for Teachers and Administrators.
The Learning Genie
This is a popular app that documents developmental portfolios (DRDP) in one place for teachers and parents to access. Data from Learning Genie can be imported directly into DRDP Online to meet the requirements of the QRIS matrix.
OTHER RESOURCES
The Desired Results Access Project
This supports special educators, administrators and families in implementing the DRDP for infants and toddlers with IFSPs, and preschoolers with IEPs.
Other DRDP Resources
FOR FAMILIES
ALL ABOUT YOUNG CHILDREN
Information for Families on Children’s Early Development
2-1-1
2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that helps people across the U.S. find the local resources they need.
Element 2: Developmental and Health Screenings
PHYSICIAN’S REPORT FORMS
The Physician’s Report Form can be used as the health screening form for Element 2. For Santa Clara County’s Quality Matters rated sites, only Part A and Part B (excluding Immunization and TB information) need to be completed to receive credit.
Physician’s Report (English version)
FREE VISION AND HEARING SCREENING
Healthier Kids Foundation
To schedule an on-site vision and hearing screening, contact Mark Lopez at (408) 564-5114 ext. 210.
ASSISTANCE WITH ASQs
Family Resource Centers offers assistance with completing ASQs with families.
REFERRAL PROCESS
Based on the results of the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE, as well as the concerns of parents/caregivers, teachers, and/or service providers, children can be referred to the KidConnections Network of Providers for further assessment and early prevention and intervention services as needed at no cost.
INCLUSION ASSISTANCE
Inclusion Support Warm Line offers free support, information and referrals for including children with special needs or disabilities in Santa Clara County. Inclusion Support Warm Line Resources may include: E-packets of information, Developmental Screening, Inclusion Coach Referral, On-site inclusion Coach Support.
California Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Network
The IECMHC Network is designed to deliver consultation services, resources, and training activities for early learning and care center-based program staff, family child care providers, and family, friend and neighbor caregivers. IECMHC Network services are offered at no cost for early learning and care programs and home-based providers in California.
California MAP to Inclusion & Belonging
The mission of the MAP to Inclusion & Belonging… Making Access Possible, is to create a statewide system of support, training and resources that gives all families and providers barrier-free access to inclusive child care.
OTHER FREE RESOURCES
ASQ-SE Social-Emotional Development Guide
Free Online ASQ and ASQ-SE resources
Free parent handouts and learning activities
Ask Dr. Jane Squires—ASQ’s Lead Developer
Element 3: Minimum Qualifications for Lead Teacher
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Colleges offering CD/ECE Courses
This is a list of colleges in Santa Clara County for early educators looking to increase their educational qualifications (i.e. Degree, California Child Development Permit or meeting the requirements of the QRIS matrix).
CALIFORNIA CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
To learn more about the different levels of the child development permit and the requirements for each, refer to the permit matrix:
To apply for a permit: The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing CTC issues Child Development Permits for the State of California.
- Submit a paper application
- Renew online: ONLY Teacher level and above may renew online
To find a Professional Growth Advisor: To find out who is qualified to serve as a Professional Growth Advisor, please see page 5 of the Professional Growth Manual.
REIMBURSEMENT FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
The Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) pays the permit application fee and Live Scan fingerprint processing reimbursement for application for, renewals of, or upgrading to Assistant, Associate Teacher, and Teacher Permit. Download your form to apply for this permit stipend at CDTC’s website.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Training Opportunities
This is a list of available and approved trainings accepted by Santa Clara County Quality Matters.
Quality Matters Stipend Program
This stipend program is a financial incentive program for early educators working at Quality Matters (QRIS) sites who wish to pursue training or educational opportunities. All of the trainings listed under the stipend program also count for the 21 hours of professional development under Elements 3 and 7.
Element 4: Effective Teacher-Child Interactions
Why is CLASS important?
Learn How the CLASS Dimensions and Domains Support One Another
For more videos on CLASS click here
For free teacher resources, click here
Element 5: Ratios and Group Size
The QRIS Rating Matrix specifies minimum teacher child ratios and maximum group size for Tiers 2 through 5.
This element looks at the number of paid staff working with children in each classroom.
Element 6: Program Environment Rating Scale(s)
ENVIRONMENT RATING SCALES TOOLS
Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS)
The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-Revised: A thorough revision of the ECERS, designed to assess group programs for preschool-kindergarten aged children, from 2 1/2 years through 5 years of age. Total scale consists of 43 items. (Also available in Spanish).
Updated Notes for Clarification page for ECERS-R (Available in Spanish)
Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS-R)
The Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale-Revised: A thorough revision of the ITERS, designed to assess group programs for children from birth to 30 months of age.
Updated Notes for Clarification page for ITERS-R (Available in Spanish)
Element 7: Director Qualifications
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Colleges offering CD/ECE Courses
This is a list of colleges in Santa Clara County for early educators looking to increase their educational qualifications (i.e. Degree, California Child Development Permit, etc.)
CALIFORNIA CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
To learn more about each level of child development permit and the requirements of each, refer to the permit matrix:
To apply for a permit: The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) issues Child Development Permits for the State of California.
- Submit a paper application
- Renew online: ONLY Teacher level and above may renew online
To find a Professional Growth Advisor: To find out who is qualified to serve as a Professional Growth Advisor, please see page 5 of the Professional Growth Manual.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Training Opportunities
This is a list of available and approved trainings accepted by Santa Clara County Quality Matters.
Quality Matters Stipend Program
This stipend program is a financial incentive program for early educators working at Quality Matters (QRIS) sites who wish to pursue training or educational opportunities. All of the trainings listed under the stipend program also count for the 21 hours of professional development under Elements 3 and 7.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Program Administration Standard: Continuous Quality Improvement
The Program Administration Scale (PAS) and the Business Administration Scale for Family Child Care (BAS) are the gold standards for measuring and improving leadership and management practices in early care and education programs.
California Early Childhood Mentor Program for Directors
This program is looking for Director Mentors. A Director Mentor works with less experienced Directors, Site Supervisors, Assistant Directors, or experienced Directors who are facing new challenges, to provide support, suggest resources, and encourage the Protégé Director to gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed. A stipend is provided.