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
- February 2025 K Screen Update - K Screen Order Window Now Open
- March 2025 K Screen Update - K Screen Implementation Guide is Now Available, K Screen Ordering Window Closing Soon, K Screen Refresh Training Available
- April 2025 K Screen Update - K Screen Entering Prior Settings in IC Instructional Video Now Available, K Screen Materials Replacement Process Due to Flood Damage, K Screen Train the Trainers for New Staff Reminder.
Screener Forms
Ordering Information
The 2025-2026 materials ordering window closed on March 28, 2025. 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 Google Form for ordering. Please contact Tiffany Christopher if you have questions.
Staff File Submissions
The 2025-2026 Staff File submissions have closed. Please contact DAC Info if you have any questions