As a teacher or child care professional, how should I share the results of the screening tool with a childs parent?
A. If you have used the Get Ready to Read! screening tool with your class or group, it is very important to share the results with each child’s parent or guardian. Set up a time to meet with the parent when he or she can have your full attention. You may want to have a copy of the screening tool and the child’s answer sheet with you. Explain to the parent that the screening tool is not a test, but is meant to be a quick and easy way to see where a four-year-old is on the road to being ready to learn to read. It gives you a good sense of what the child can do and what the child still needs to learn, and is one piece of information that will help you meet the needs of the child. This meeting is a good time to explain to parents what they can do at home to encourage their children’s literacy development. You can print out the free one-to-one activity cards for parents to take home and use.
