Preparing Your Program

A smooth workflow is essential to the success of your program. You’ll want to create a reliable system for managing your paperwork and data, administering or distributing the screener, developing forms and letters you can use with families, and clearly communicating your screening policies and procedures to everyone involved. The resources on this page can help.

Screening and monitoring the children you serve is a complex process. Your staff will need a clear understanding of every facet of screening, including its purposes and limitations, effective and sensitive communication with families, cultural and other factors that may influence a child’s screening results, and community resources for appropriate referral. Here are some training resources to get your team off to a strong start.