Strengths and Difficulty Questionnaire:

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Strengths and Difficulty Questionnaire

• How to complete and submit the social emotional
  screener

Created by Maggie Stevens 8-17-09
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Background

• Head Start Performance Standards require
  screenings for developmental, sensory, and
  behavioral concerns at the beginning of each
  program year.
• More information regarding psychometrics of the
  SDQ can be found at www.sdqinfo.com
• Check the ECLS Calendar of Activities Dates for
  this years SDQ due date.

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Getting Started

• Completing the screener on computer will generate
  an automatic class report
• The SDQ template can downloaded from the ECLS
  website at http//earlychildhood.leeschools.net/

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Finding the Form
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Finding the Form
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Saving the SDQ Form

• CHOOSE SAVE!

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Working with the SDQ Template

• Last name
• First name
• LEP child
• Student ID number
• Date of birth

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Working with the SDQ Template
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Completing the Child Information Section
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Completing the Child Information Section
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Completing the Child Information Section
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Completing the Child Information Section
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Working with the SDQ Template
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Working with the SDQ Template
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Working with the SDQ Template
page bottom view
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Working with the SDQ Template
Class Summary View
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Emailing the SDQ Template
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Emailing the SDQ Template
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What Happens With Children Who Enter Later in the
Year?

• Screen every child within his/her first 45 days.

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Interpreting the SDQ
  Normal Borderline Abnormal
Total Difficulties 0-11 12-15 16-40
Prosocial Score 6-10 5 0-4
Emotional Symptoms 0-4 5 6-10
Conduct Problem Score 0-2 3 4-10
Hyperactivity Scores 0-5 6 7-10
Peer Problem Score 0-3 4 5-10
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Need Help?

• Watch the tutorial
• Contact your curriculum specialist
• Call Maggie 332-2512 ext 387