TK Assessments
Welcome to the TK Assessments Guide! Here, you'll find an overview of the assessments our TK students receive and how to complete them.
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TK Assessments Overview
TK Assessments Overview
In TK we complete the following assessments:
Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP): A developmental assessment completed twice a year using Learning Genie. Teachers observe and document student growth across key domains.
TK Report Card – This is managed in Aeries, DRDP ratings transfer automatically for fall and spring. Report cards are completed three times a year, with teachers adding comments and language percentages for DL classrooms.
Scroll down to learn more about the assessments timeline and process.
Assessments Timeline & Process
Assessments Timeline & Process
TK Marking Periods
TK Marking Periods
In OUSD, there are three marking periods: Fall, Winter, and Spring.
Click on each to learn about the assessment process for that period:
- Fall:
Complete DRDP in Learning Genie. Gather observations and then complete ratings.
Complete a Summary of Findings
Ratings transfer to Aeries Report Cards.
Add comments using the fall comment generator.
Submit to your Principal for review
- Winter:
No DRDP assessment due on Learning Genie.
-Exception: New students who did not receive a fall DRDP must complete one, but their ratings will not sync to Aeries (you must manually input report card markings).
-For children with IEPs, please make sure to work with their case managers for a six-month DRDP report requirement. ONLY the case managers will be submitting this information on their own system (SEIS).
Teachers only add comments (winter comment generator available).
Submit to your Principal for review
Conference window is determined by site
- Spring:
Complete DRDP in Learning Genie.
Complete a Spring Reflection
Ratings transfer to Aeries Report Cards.
Add comments using the spring comment generator.
Submit to your Principal for review.
DRDP Timeline
DRDP Timeline
Please refer to this document for the school year timeline, including key dates for observations, DRDP ratings, and data sync to the report card
DRDP
DRDP
What is the DRDP?
What is the DRDP?
The Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) is a formative assessment used to understand and support each child's development. Teachers gather observations during everyday routines, activities, and play (rather than through tests) to build a picture of how each child is growing across different learning domains
The DRDP is organized into 6 developmental domains, each representing a key area of child growth. Each domain contains individual measures, and each measure describes a skill or behavior that develops over time. Every measure is rated using a sequence of developmental levels, which show a child’s progress from early infancy to kindergarten readiness.
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DRDP Domains
DRDP Domains
The DRDP is organized into eight developmental domains, each representing a key area of child development. Here are the domains included in the DRDP (2015) Fundamental View, which is used in OUSD ECE:
Approaches to Learning–Self-Regulation (ATL-REG)
Focuses on how children engage with learning, including attention, curiosity, persistence, and self-regulation.Social and Emotional Development (SED)
Covers relationships with adults and peers, emotional understanding, empathy, and self-concept.Language and Literacy Development (LLD)
Includes communication skills, understanding and using language, literacy awareness, and early reading/writing behaviors.English Language Development (ELD) (only for children whose home language is not English) Observes how children develop English as a second language, including understanding, speaking, and communicating effectively in English.
Cognition, Including Math and Science (COG)
Focuses on problem-solving, memory, math concepts (like number sense and measurement), and scientific inquiry.Physical Development–Health (PD-HLTH)
Encompasses gross and fine motor skills, physical well-being, safety, and nutrition.
Conditional Measures
Conditional Measures
Some measures in the DRDP are considered conditional, meaning they only need to be rated under specific circumstances. These measures are not required for all students.
For children with an active IEP, all conditional measures must be rated.
For all other students, you only rate these if you have sufficient evidence (observations, documentation) and they apply to the child.
List of Conditional Measures
ATL-REG 1: Attention Maintenance
ATL-REG 2: Self-Comforting
ATL-REG 3: Impulse Control
PD-HLTH 6: Safety
PD-HLTH 7: Personal Care Routines
PD-HLTH 8: Active Physical Play
PD-HLTH 10: Nutrition
Aditionally, all ELD Measures are only required for English Language Learners
ELD 1: Comprehension of English
ELD 2: Self-Expression in English
ELD 3: Understanding and Response to English Literacy Activities
ELD 4: Symbol, Letter, and Print Knowledge in English
(Only rated for children learning English)
Developmental Levels
Developmental Levels
For most measures, the levels move from simpler to more complex abilities. The common progression looks like this:
Responding: The child reacts to people or objects (often reflexively or with basic engagement).
Exploring: The child begins to interact intentionally, using their senses or actions to explore the world.
Building: The child shows more purposeful behavior, using learned skills in familiar ways.
Integrating: The child combines skills and applies them in more complex, flexible, or creative ways.
Some measures have additional levels or are adapted for children with disabilities.
PD Basic DRDPPA Training - Oakland Unified School District.mp4How is the DRDP completed?
How is the DRDP completed?
In OUSD, we use Learning Genie for DRDP assessment and reporting.
If you need any support with Learning Genie, call them at 760-576-4822 or email help@learning-genie.com. Also, you can reach out to your early learning coach, or principal! We are here to support you!
For additional support with using Learning Genie:
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