ASQ®-3 and ASQ®:SE-2 are relatively simple for providers and families to use, regardless of education or level of expertise. However, there’s a big difference between simply getting questionnaires completed and getting everything you can out of the tools.
That difference comes down to training.
Why training matters
We talked to an ASQ® training expert about the importance of formal training and the different resources available that can help you and your staff use the tools with fidelity.
“A lot of people approach screening tools as another task they have to do, another required form. And without training, they end up missing the great potential ASQ has—to be a structure that helps promote developmental awareness and guide conversations about their children, helping to build relationships with families,” says Jane Farrell, a longtime ASQ Trainer and Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Specialist at Early Childhood CARES in Lane County, Oregon. “However, we find that after a training, people are much more inspired to think creatively about implementation, and that they do a much better job engaging with parents.”
Options to fit any budget, schedule, or level of expertise
- the size of your program
- how many staff use the tools
- how experienced they already are
- whether there are designated trainers on your team
“When participants complete an ASQ Institute, they are often excited and motivated to expand their ASQ implementation to include more flexibility and more parent involvement,” says Jane Farrell. “Trainings promote participants’ creativity in how to use the ASQ tools as more of a proactive service to families—including bridging communication about child development in a positive, strengths-based way.”
Learn more about each training option:
- Virtual ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2 Comprehensive Institute
- Virtual ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2 Training of Trainers Institute
- ASQ Online Hands-On Learning Session
Virtual ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2 Comprehensive Institute
New to ASQ-3 or ASQ:SE-2? Attend a virtual ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2 Comprehensive Institute from the comfort of your own home or office, and learn all the fundamentals of using ASQ in your early childhood setting. Get an introduction to the features of each screener, how to score questionnaires and interpret the scores, how to follow up after screening, and more.
Best for: New or prospective users, or users of the tools that need a refresher.
Time required: 2 days (7 hours of training, plus time for lunch and a break)
Cost: $650 per participant
Interested in arranging a seminar for your program? Contact seminars@brookespublishing.com or 800-638-3775.
Virtual ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2 Training of Trainers Institute
Take your ASQ knowledge to the next level with this in-depth, step-by-step ASQ-3 & ASQ:SE-2 Training of Trainers Institute—everything you need to know to instruct your colleagues in using ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2. You’ll receive practice forms, case studies, and a binder with handouts for conducting trainings within your organization. You’ll also get a certificate of attendance and a unique link to training materials.
Best for: Intermediate/advanced users, particularly those responsible for training others in their organization on ASQ. A beginner may also find attending the institute helpful if they have no other way to access training.
Time required: 3 days
Cost: $1050 per participant
Interested in arranging a seminar for your program? Contact seminars@brookespublishing.com or 800-638-3775.
ASQ Online Hands-On Learning Session
Attend a virtual, interactive learning session for ASQ® Online, the user-friendly web-based data management system for ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2. Led by an experienced and engaging ASQ Online expert, this session will prepare you to effectively and efficiently use the system. ASQ users who are considering implementing ASQ Online are also welcome to attend.
Best for: This virtual learning session is suitable for every level of ASQ Online user, including administrators and providers.
Time required: 1 day (6 hours including lunch and breaks)
Cost: $475 per participant
Learn moreExplore more ways to learn in the ASQ Training Portal
After you’ve attended an institute, keep learning with the helpful materials in our Training Portal! Brookes has a library of presentations, games, hands-on activities, and handouts you can use to aid training efforts and keep your team’s skills up to date.
Visit the ASQ Training PortalNote: The Training Portal is free when you register for the ASQ website.
