Early Childhood Education
Department Resources
Curriculum & Instruction Resources
The Smarter Balanced assessment system includes a comprehensive suite of standards-aligned assessments and tools—including instructional supports, interim assessments, and summative assessments—to support effective teaching and maximize learning for each individual student.
Parent roadmaps in English language arts/literacy provide guidance to parents about what their children will be learning and how they can support that learning in grades K-8.
California Department of Education
The California Department of Education helps schools ensure that all students meet the standards.
Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP)
DRDP Essential View (Used in Preschool Classrooms)
The DRDP (2015) is an assessment teachers use to gather information to support children’s learning and development. The DRDP (2015) is used in CDE-funded early care and education programs from birth to the start of kindergarten, including infants and toddlers with Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and preschool-age children with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).