Kentucky's Common Kindergarten Entry Screener, the BRIGANCE Early Childhood Kindergarten Screen III, provides a quick and accurate assessment of a child's development in five areas: Academic/Cognitive, Language, Development, Physical Development, Self-Help and Social-Emotional Development.
The Common Kindergarten Entry Screener (704 KAR 5:070) is aligned with Kentucky's School Readiness Definition and the Kentucky Early Childhood Standards.
Training and Resources
Communications - K SCREEN Update
Screener Forms
Ordering Information
The 2026-2027 materials ordering window will close on April 3, 2026. The Office of Assessment and Accountability and Curriculum Associates cannot guarantee late or supplemental orders will arrive before the screening window. Please review the directions contained within the K Screen Order Submission App for ordering. Please contact Tiffany Christopher if you have questions.
Staff File Submissions
The
K Screen Staff File Editor is used to identify staff who require Administrator or Data E
ntry access in preparation for the K Screen window. To begin, open the K Screen Staff File Editor in a web browser and sign in using a district Google account. Select the district from the dropdown menu, click “Load Staff” to view the current list, review theguidance notice, and select “I Understand” to proceed. The table will display editable fields where users can update staff information by entering a valid district email address (ending in @district.kyschools.us), first and last name, selecting the appropriate school, and assigning a role. To add a staff member, click “Add New Row,” complete all required fields, and assign the correct school and role; to remove a user, click “Delete” and confirm. Once all updates are complete, click “Submit Changes” at the bottom of the table and confirm submission when prompted.
All updates must be submitted by
Tuesday, July 7, close of business, to ensure
inclusion in KDE’s automatic account setup. According to the K Screen Implementation Guide, any staff not submitted by the deadline must be added manually by the District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) after setup is finalized. Kindergarten teachers should not be included in the Staff File, as their accounts are automatically generated through Infinite Campus when primary homerooms are scheduled and at least one new kindergarten student is enrolled. For questions or assistance, contact DAC Info.