Kansas Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot News & Updates

Hello Niya —

Welcome to the first 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.

In this edition, you’ll find resources to help you kick things off— including the 2025 Fact Sheet, tips for administrators and new teachers, ASQ® Online how-to videos, a free activity to boost child development, and more!

To support kindergarten readiness, all Kansas elementary schools are required to partner with families to better understand each incoming kindergarten student’s development. All schools must administer both the ASQ®-3 and ASQ®:SE-2 questionnaires to all kindergarteners by September 22. All data (including paper screenings and pending Family Access screenings) must be entered into ASQ Online by September 26.

Get Ready for the 2025 Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot!

Make sure you’re prepared by downloading the updated fact sheet. Inside you’ll find:

• Key reminders and action steps to take before this year’s Snapshot
• Helpful tips for talking with families about ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2
• Resource links to support skill development
• And more!

Key Steps for a Successful 2025 Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot:

1. Attend upcoming information sessions designed specifically for Kansas administrators and teachers. Register now to reserve your spot. Sessions will be held Monday, August 4 at 3:30 p.m and Tuesday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m.
2. Confirm ASQ Online access for all kindergarten teachers and administrators supporting the Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot. Ensure everyone has an account and can log in. Watch the How to Add Users (User Roles and Permissions) video for more guidance.
3. If this is your first year completing the Snapshot, don’t worry—you’re in the right place. This section is designed just for you, with foundational resources and practical tips to help you get started with ASQ Online.

The Kansas Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot is one of our state’s key strategies to help students, families, and teachers start the school year successfully. Review the Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot Fact Sheet to better understand this initiative.

Logging In

Your Program Administrator will set up your ASQ Online user account. You’ll receive an email from [email protected] with your username and a link to set your password.

Steps to Log In:

1. To log in, click the “activate your account” link in the email.
2. On the Reset Your Password page at www.asqonline.com, enter your new password twice to complete setup.

Quick Reference Guide

The Quick Reference Guide brings together all the essential steps and tools to help you navigate ASQ Online with confidence—from logging in to accessing completed questionnaires so you can follow up with families.

Did you know? All schools now have access to ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 in Spanish—making it easier to support Spanish-speaking families. Get started by setting up your Spanish Family Access page. This tip sheet walks you through the steps to:

• Link your ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2 Spanish Family Access pages
• Review and customize each page
• Enable your Family Access pages for use

Get up and running with these helpful resources designed to make using ASQ Online easy and efficient.

How-To Video Series

These short, easy-to-follow videos walk you through everything from setting up your ASQ Online and Family Access accounts to scheduling follow-ups and generating reports.

To advance kindergarten readiness, 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. KSDE will be hosting “Preparing for the Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot” Zooms on August 4 at 3:30 p.m and August 5 at 10:00 a.m. to review the action items in the 2025 Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot Fact Sheet. It includes important reminders, like making sure that you have updated ASQ Online users for your buildings for the new school year and ensuring you have a plan to review incoming questionnaires and share results with families. It also includes useful resources for introducing the ASQ to families and following up to share results. This is a good time of year to double-check that your school did follow up with families who completed the ASQ in the springtime and summertime, and to make your plan to follow up with those you have not yet connected with.

Whether this is your first year completing the Kindergarten Readiness Snapshot or you have done this many times before, please do not hesitate to contact the Kansas State Department of Education for assistance. Amanda Petersen ([email protected]) and Stacy Clarke ([email protected]) would be more than happy to assist you.

Find answers fast with our full Help Section, including FAQs, user manuals, and step-by-step guidance for all your ASQ Online questions.

The first five years of a child’s life are an incredible opportunity to set a positive direction. When we partner with families to better understand children’s development, we can gain valuable information and lay the foundation for a successful start to the kindergarten year. As the start of the school year approaches, thank you for all that you do to build strong relationships with the families of young Kansas learners!