Before You Begin - Ages and Stages
Step 1Set the Stage for Success
Start your screening program by answering key questions.
Start your screening program by answering key questions. What’s your target population? What are the major goals and objectives of your screening program? What resources do you have, and what will you need? How will you get parents, providers, and community partners on board? Here are some resources to help you ask the right questions and determine your answers.
Discover Screening Resources
How They Did It
Alaska and ASQ Online: A case study
See the beginning of this story to learn how Alaska started their mission to strengthen their screening efforts, from choosing ASQ to devising an implementation plan. See the “Growing and Strengthening” section of this case story to learn how they trained staff.
STEP 2Choose Your Tool
Choosing a screener consistent with your goals and resources can feel like an overwhelming task.
Choosing a screener consistent with your goals and resources can feel like an overwhelming task. There are many factors to consider, including cost, compatibility with your existing services, logistics of administration and scoring, and extent of parental involvement. Here, you’ll find helpful resources on selecting the screening tool that’s right for your program.
Discover Screening Resources
How They Did It
LACOE Head Start
Many factors go into choosing the right screening tool. Here, the LACOE Head Start preschool program shares eight reasons why they chose ASQ.
STEP 3Set Program Guidelines
After you choose your screener, you’ll want to set some guidelines.
