Item Support materials What is it? When to use it Anecdotal Records (may be written on paper, post its, or index cards) Brief description of a child’s actions or responses including direct quotes Throughout the daily routine Annotated Photographs Photos taken while in action with a short caption that provides information that the photo does not show, e.g., a quote from the child Making portfolios Bulletin board displays During parent conferences Children’s books Checklists & Lists Alphabet and numerical record sheets to record brief information on each child; list for marking behavior, skills, and knowledge as yes or no Number Sense Letter & Word Knowledge Phonological Awareness Portfolios Purposeful, thoughtful collection evidencing the child’s learning over time; May include photos, notes, work samples the year Parent conferences Assessment evidence Reflective Journals Private diary with personal reflections Thoughts Expressions of feelings Emotions Self-examination iPads & Tablets Device for documenting children’s behavior and development Taking photos or videos throughout the day Organizing evidence into folders Annotating photos Cameras & Digital Cameras Digital recording device for capturing and documenting children’s candid behavior Duplicating work samples or temporary structures, e.g., block structures, etc. Creating stop capture pictures (JPEGS)
Printers & Scanners Print photographs and other documentation from computer; Digital copier used to record child’s work samples and other documentation in computer files or CD Photographs for portfolios, displays, etc. Anecdotal notes Condensing a child’s portfolio Duplicating evidence and documentation Desired Results Website www.desiredresults.us Get up-to-date information about the Desired Results, as well as resources and required forms. DRDP Online Server hosted, data entry system for DRDP Provides reports on individual children, small groups and whole class. Use to develop lesson plans. DRDP Portfolio App Electronic portfolio Assist in collection and organization of evidence. Wall Chart Quick glance document that shows the measure, definition and descriptor Print out and put in prominent place to become familiar with the instrument by reading a measure or two each day. Open-ended Question Cards When used by adults, provide additional information and an anecdotal note Print these open-ended questions on card stock, cut apart, and put on a ring. Carry in pocket as a handy reference. Watching My Child Grow: An Introduction for Families to California's Desired Results System DVD An introduction to the Desired Results system for families, dubbed in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Use as a resource for families to introduce and explain the Desired Results system. Formats for collecting and Organizing evidence Formats to collect evidence at the measure or domain level and organize that evidence for reviewing Use as a guide for writing observation notes.
Getting to Know You Through Observation Video and Order Form A comprehensive observation video and age level clips on observing children Staff development Practicing observation skills Getting to Know You Through Observation Training Guide and Workbook Workbook with 12 observation training activities and complete trainers development Activities Personal review and skill development Learning to mark the DRDP Watch Me Grow One-page document with space for a photo and anecdotal note at the top and list of the measures to be checked off at the bottom A simple and clear way to document children’s growth that can be a part of the portfolio or anecdotal note organizer.