ASQ Online Quick Reference Guide for Kansas Teachers.pdf

ASQ Online

Quick Reference Guide for Kansas Teachers/Providers

This guide (v.KT.2018.01.12) has been customized for use of Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, Third Edition (ASQ-3™) and Ages & Stages Questionnaires®: Social-Emotional, Second Edition (ASQ:SE-2™) as a kindergarten readiness “snapshot” under the Kansas Department of Education’s Kindergarten Readiness initiative. It is intended to support Kansas teachers/providers using ASQ Online to collect kindergarten entry data. Use outside this purpose is not permitted, and the contents of this guide may not be photocopied or disseminated further without explicit written permission.

For questions pertaining to ASQ, please visit www.agesandstages.com or contact the Subsidiary Rights Department, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., Post Office Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285-0624, USA; 1-410-337-9580; [email protected].

ASQ Online Quick Reference Guide for Kansas Teachers/Providers

CONTENTS

I. GETTING STARTED

II. PREPARING FOR QUESTIONNAIRE COMPLETION

III. ENTERING QUESTIONNAIRE DATA INTO ASQ ONLINE

IV. INTERPRETING RESULTS AND NEXT STEPS

V. ASQ ONLINE HELP AND RESOURCES

I. GETTING STARTED

Logging in to ASQ Online

Your Program Administrator will create a user account that opens access to ASQ Online. You will receive an email with your username and steps to follow to create a password.

  1. To log in, click the "activate your account" link from the email message.
  2. Create your password by entering it twice on the Reset Your Password page.

If you receive an error message that says your password creation link has expired, follow the hyperlink to reset it again.

ASQ Online Overview

When you log in, you will be directed to the ASQ Online home page. The main sections of ASQ Online are labeled on the main navigation menu:

Creating Child & Parent/Caregiver Profiles

Your Program Administrator may have imported child and parent/caregiver data or manually created the profiles assigned to you.

If instructed to create your own profiles, follow these steps:

  1. From the main menu, select "Child Profiles."
  2. Select "Add Child Profile."
  3. Enter the required information in the Child Profile.
  4. Click "Save."

To enter a new Caregiver Profile:

  1. Select "Add New Caregiver."
  2. Enter the parent’s/caregiver’s information.
  3. Confirm the primary caregiver.
  4. Click "Save."

II. PREPARING FOR QUESTIONNAIRE COMPLETION

Introducing ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 to Parents/Caregivers

  1. Share the purpose of screening: ASQ-3 provides a quick check of your child’s development.
  2. Provide guidance to parents for completing the screening successfully.

Providing Questionnaires to Parents/Caregivers

ASQ Online offers resources to help introduce parents/caregivers to ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2. You can print blank copies of these resources.

Printing Program Documents and Letters

Your Program Administrator may create custom letters/documents in ASQ Online. Access these documents under "View/Print Documents" from Screening Management.

Creating Your Own Documents and Letters

You can create custom letters and documents in ASQ Online. Click "Create Document" to begin.

Ways to Provide Questionnaires

Questionnaires can be completed online or on paper, independently or with assistance. Send questionnaires electronically or use printed copies for parents/caregivers to complete.

III. ENTERING QUESTIONNAIRE DATA INTO ASQ ONLINE

Entering Questionnaire Results Using Long or Short Form

  1. From "Child Profiles," find the child's name.
  2. Select "Add Screening."
  3. Enter questionnaire results using the long form or short form.
  4. Click "Save".

Entering Questionnaire Results via Family Access

Parents/caregivers can enter questionnaire results through Family Access. They will enter their demographic information and screening results after completing the questionnaire.

Linked ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 Family Access Pages

Your program administrator can link the access pages for parents/caregivers.

Reviewing Questionnaires from Family Access

Once a questionnaire is completed, your program administrator will review and assign it to you.

IV. INTERPRETING RESULTS AND NEXT STEPS

Information Summary

The Information Summary sheet provides a summary of questionnaire results for each child, including total scores and recommendations for follow-up.

Printing Completed Questionnaires and Information Summary Sheets

You have the option to print completed questionnaires and summaries as needed.

Printing Completed Item Response Sheets for ASQ:SE-2

Select "View/Print Packets" to print completed item response sheets.

Differences Between ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2

Interpreting results differs between ASQ-3 (below cutoff indicates concern) and ASQ:SE-2 (above cutoff indicates concern).

Follow-Up and Next Steps for Families and Teachers/Providers

Review next steps with families. Provide learning activities and resources.

Engaging Families with ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 Learning Activities

ASQ offers resources that engage families and support children's development.

V. ASQ ONLINE HELP AND RESOURCES

ASQ Online Help

Access help resources via the ASQ Online home page. User manuals, FAQs, and technical support are available.

Kansas Kindergarten Readiness Resource Page

Visit Kansas ASQ resource page for additional material.

Contacting the ASQ Online Support Team

To contact the ASQ Online support team, reach out via email ([email protected]) or call 1-866-404-9853.