# Steps for Teachers Using Together with Parents

1. **Select the appropriate questionnaire for each child in the classroom.**

2. **Be sure to determine the exact age and date of birth so the proper interval is selected.**  
   Begin to administer the ASQ3.  
   Observe the children over time and create opportunities to demonstrate skills. Leave items blank that you do not have an opportunity to observe.

3. **Once the ASQ3 has been administered, meet or call with parents.**  
   Ideally, parents should come to a parent–teacher meeting with a completed or partially completed questionnaire.

4. **If your observations differ from that of the parent, then determine with the parent how to ultimately mark the item, or mark the item as sometimes.**  
   Parents should have the final say as to how an item is scored. Be sure to discuss any parental concerns regarding the Overall section.  
   Consider obtaining a signature on the completed questionnaire to document parent participation.

5. **Provide parents with follow up activities and resources.**

6. **One way to ensure that parents are included in the ASQ3 process is to have parents sign a statement such as the following:**  
   "My input was gathered to complete the ASQ3, and I believe the information is accurate."

7. **Score the ASQ3 and discuss referral considerations if necessary.**  
   Discuss the scoring process and review the scores with parents. Together, make decisions about next steps.