The Kansas State Department of Education and the Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (KPIRC) are offering new live virtual trainings to deepen educators’ knowledge of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ®).  

Engaging with families to build strong relationships and support early childhood development is a key strategy to support young children’s success. The ASQ® questionnaires provide a snapshot of children’s developmental milestones and can serve as a powerful tool to support kindergarten readiness.  

Introduction to ASQ® training, scheduled for 9 a.m. – noon, on Jan. 24, is designed to provide an understanding of the Ages & Stages Questionnaires® (ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2) and how to effectively partner with families to complete developmental screenings, interpret results and utilize the results to make decisions.  

This training incorporates a toddler family study, role playing conversations with caregivers and exercises on interpreting scores. There is also a brief overview of ASQ Online. This session is designed for child care providers, home visitors, health care providers and anyone who works with children from birth to age 5. Click here to register for the Jan. 24 Introduction to the ASQ training.  

Using Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ®) to Engage with Families and Support Child Development training, scheduled for 9-10:30 a.m., on March 7, is for professionals who already have a basic understanding of the ASQ®.  

This is a fast-paced session for people who have experience utilizing the ASQ-3 and/or ASQ:SE-2 and who want to learn more about using the screening information to impact children. Having access to the ASQ Online system is not a requirement, but it is highly encouraged. Health agencies, child care providers and community preschools can obtain free access to ASQ Online by contacting your local Infant Toddler program. All school districts in Kansas have an ASQ Online account; kindergarten and preschool teachers may have to request access. Click here to register for the March 7 Using Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) to Engage with Families and Support Child Development training.  

Visit agesandstages.com/ks for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), guides and “how-to” videos on how to implement ASQ.  

Contact Stacy Clarke, sclarke@ksde.org, with questions.