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Hello Niya —

Welcome to the second issue of Kansas Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot News & Updates! This five-part series is your go-to guide for a smooth and successful start to the kindergarten year. Each issue will include trusted tips and resources to support every step of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ®) screening process. Visit [agesandstages.com/ks](/content/ks/index.html) to view the first issue and the 2025 Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot Fact Sheet.

Parents may worry about completing questionnaires. Some may be new to the idea; others might fear that their child will be labeled. Here are some things you can say:

- “You know your child best, and so you are our best resource to start the school year off successfully.”
- “ASQ provides a quick check of your child’s development.”
- “Your answers will show your child’s strengths and whether your child is showing behaviors you’d like to talk about.”
- “Your answers will help me get to know your child better and understand how I can support them in the classroom.”
- “If you have questions or concerns about any of your child’s behaviors that are beyond my knowledge, we’ll work together with others at our school who can help.”

### DOWNLOAD GUIDES

Curious about the ASQ experience from a caregiver’s perspective? This short 8-minute video walks you through what families see when completing their screening through ASQ Online Family Access.

It’s a great way to understand how the process works—from entering their child’s information to submitting results.

Bonus: Families can complete the screening on any device—phone, tablet, or computer!

To stay on top of new submissions, be sure to set up Family Access Alerts in ASQ Online. You can choose to receive notifications by text or email, either daily or weekly.

Need help getting started? Download the tip sheet for step-by-step instructions.

Use the resources in this section to boost family engagement and increase their opportunities to support their child’s learning and long-term success.

### Welcome Letter from Dr. Randy Watson

Education, to help welcome kindergarten parents and caregivers, and introduce the purpose of ASQ screening.

### Materials Needed to Administer ASQ-3

Available in English and Spanish, these handy checklists note everything families will need when completing an ASQ-3 screening.

### DOWNLOAD CHECKLISTS

Last week the Kansas State Department of Education hosted meetings to review the 2025 Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot Fact Sheet. If you do have any questions or would just appreciate a chance to visit and review your ASQ plan for the year, Amanda Petersen (Amanda.Petersen@ksde.gov) and Stacy Clarke (Stacy.Clarke@ksde.gov).

Remember that all Kansas elementary schools are required to partner with families of incoming kindergarten students to collect kindergarten entry data using the ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 by no later than Count Day (September 22).