1. Desired Results for Children and Families Program Self-Evaluation
A Project of the California Department of Education, Child Development Division
Welcome to this presentation where you will learn how to complete the California Department of Education, Child Development Division’s Program Self-Evaluation for fiscal year 1

2. Program Self-Evaluation
- Recognize strengths
- Identify areas needing improvement
-Continuous improvement process
The program self-evaluation process gives contractors the opportunity to reflect on the four components at a program level and identify:
Areas of strength, and
Areas that require improvement.
It is a continuous improvement process that benefits child development programs as they reflect on services for children and families. 40

3. By June 1, CDD should have your Program Self-Evaluation:
Annual report (CD 4000)
The DRDP Summary of Findings and Program Action Plan (CD 4001A) for each age group
By June 1st, the Program Self Evaluation is due at the Department of Education, Child Development Division. The Program Self-Evaluation consists of the:
Annual Report, and
DRDP Summary of Findings and Program Action Plan by contract type and age group. For this year, “age group” is defined as infant/toddler and preschool-aged children.
For this year only, the Program Self-Evaluation will not require submission of information for school-age children, unless school-age children are the only ages served by the contractor.

4. What do you need to complete the PSE?
Desired Results Developmental Profiles Agency Data by Age Group
Desired Results Parent Survey Data
Environment Rating Scales (ERS) Agency Data by Age Group
The Desired Results System is made up of four components; Desired Results Developmental Profiles, or DRDPs, a Parent Survey, an Environment Rating Scale, and Program Reviews that may include a Contract Monitoring Review (a CMR) or a Federal Program Monitoring (an FPM) review.

5. A Focus on Educational Goals
Focus on the DRDP data to write educational goals.
This year, the Child Development Division will not be requiring contractors to submit the Parent Survey Summary of Findings or the Environment Rating Scale Summary of Findings.
However, the information from these summaries will be used to complete the Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report.

6. Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report (CD 4000)
Prepare one Annual Report form for each contract type by age group, education network by age group, and/or Cal-SAFE program.
If the annual report is being submitted for a Cal-SAFE Program, check the box on the upper right and enter the CDS code.
However, if the annual report is being submitted for a child development contract, check the appropriate contract type and age group.

7. Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report (CD 4000)
When completing the description of the Program Self-Evaluation process, write an overview of the process used to evaluate program quality, including activities for all contract types. Describe the role of parents, staff, and board members in the Program Self-Evaluation process and how they were involved with the DRDP Summary of Findings, Environment Rating Scale Summary of Findings, and the Parent Survey Summary of Findings.
This information should be comprehensive and include a reference to all applicable contract types. This section may then be duplicated for each Annual Report.

8. DRDP Summary of Findings and Program Action Plan (CD 4001A)
The second form in the Program Self-Evaluation is the DRDP Summary of Findings and Program Action Plan.
After the six-month follow-up assessment period, compile all the DRDP information from individual classrooms or family child care homes first by age group, then by site, and then at the program or education network level.

9. Look for trends and patterns
70% of preschool children are at the Exploring and Developing Levels in the domain of Language and Literacy
Look for trends and patterns in the DRDP data:
Identify the overall strengths and areas needing improvement.
Write the key finding(s) or trends in development, including supporting data. 9

10. Educational Program Goals
70% of preschool children are at the Exploring and Developing Levels in the domain of Language and Literacy
Define goals that address important issues based on your DRDP key findings.
The goals should address the educational needs of children.
70% or more preschool children will be at the Building or Integrating Levels after the second assessment period in FY 10

11. Action Steps
70% of preschool children are at the Exploring and Developing Levels in the domain of Language and Literacy
Program teaching staff will receive an introduction to the Preschool Learning Foundations (PLF) for language and literacy, and English-language development.
The PLF training will include the companion Curriculum Framework chapters.
Parent education will be provided quarterly to encourage book reading to children.
Classroom schedules: Review and ensure outdoor play time includes language and literacy activities.
Action Steps should describe a variety of strategies to achieve the educational goal.
These Action Steps provide the program with a specific plan to improve learning and development outcomes for children.
70% or more preschool children will be at the Building or Integrating Levels after the second assessment period in FY 11

12. Consider including: Pedagogical approaches Professional development
Curriculum modifications
Instructional materials required
Staff or program schedules
Child-staff interactions
Program or classroom use of space
Parent education, or community outreach
Child Development Division resources
Consider including:
Pedagogical approaches
Professional development
Curriculum modifications
Instructional materials required
Staff or program schedules
Child-staff interactions
Program or classroom use of space
Parent education, or community outreach, and
Child Development Division resources
Look at your ERS summary of findings and parent survey summary of findings to see if anything you have identified there may impact the DRDP Summary of Findings and Program Action Plan.

13. Completion Dates and Persons Responsible
70% of preschool children are at the Exploring and Developing Levels in the domain of Language and Literacy
70% or more preschool children will be at the Building or Integrating Levels after the second assessment period in FY
Program teaching staff will receive an introduction to the Preschool Learning Foundations (PLF) for language and literacy, and English-language development.
The PLF training will include the companion Curriculum Framework chapters.
Parent education will be provided quarterly to encourage book reading to children.
Classroom schedules: Review and ensure outdoor play time includes language and literacy activities.
Sept 23 CPIN Regional Training all teaching staff
Sept/Nov/Feb/April Parent education meetings—Director
First week Sept. Asst director review class schedules with Leads
When
Who
Enter the dates when the Action Steps will be completed.
Identify the key people who will be responsible for each Action Step. Be specific about who will monitor and supervise the implementation of the Action Steps.
Leave the Follow-Up and Reflection column blank when you submit the Program Self-Evaluation report.

14. Refer, Reflect, Record
70% of preschool children are at the Exploring and Developing Levels in the domain of Language and Literacy
70% or more preschool children will be at the Building or Integrating Levels after the second assessment period in FY
Program teaching staff will receive an introduction to the Preschool Learning Foundations (PLF) for language and literacy, and English-language development.
The PLF training will include the companion Curriculum Framework chapters.
Parent education will be provided quarterly to encourage book reading to children.
Classroom schedules: Review and ensure outdoor play time includes language and literacy activities.
Sept 23 CPIN Regional Training all teaching staff
Sept/Nov/Feb/April Parent education meetings—Director
First week Sept. Asst director review class schedules with Leads
The DRDP Summary of Findings and Program Action Plan you are developing is for use next year.
Refer to it throughout the year to accomplish your goals.
Reflect on progress
Record modifications or changes.
The DRDP Summary of Findings and Program Action Plan being developed now in this Program Self-Evaluation process, is a guide for continuous improvement and should be referred to throughout the next year.
Refer to the Action Steps regularly, and reflect on your progress.
Periodically, record your progress, modifications, and any changes to the Action Steps in the right hand column of the Action Plan.

15. Keep it Alive!
Keep up the continuous improvement process and implement the plan throughout the year.
Keep all documents in view!!!
Educate staff about the plan and continue to reflect and refine throughout the year.
Keep up the continuous improvement process and implement the plan throughout the next year.
Keep all documents in view.
Educate staff about the plan, and continue to reflect and refine the plan throughout the year.

16. Questions

17. For More Details
Please view the Child Development Division's Program Self-Evaluation Webinar to learn more details about the requirements for this year. (See Attachments)
Please view the Child Development Division's Program Self-Evaluation Webinar to learn more details about the requirements for this year.
To view this Webinar, go to

18. CDD and WestEd Contact Information
California Department of Education
Child Development Division
1430 N Street Room 3410
Sacramento, CA 95814
(See Field Service Consultant Attachment)
Desired Results Training & Technical Assistance Project
333 N. Lantana St #277
Camarillo, CA 93010
If you have questions about completing the Program Self-Evaluation Annual Report, please contact your assigned Field Services Consultant, or contact The Desired Results Training & Technical Assistance Project.