Brigance Screening

Brigance Developmental Screener

• Must be completed within the first 45 days of student enrollment, after 3 weeks of instruction

• Administer in the student’s primary language (contact Ed Specialist if a translator is needed)

• Use a Chronological Age Calculator to determine the data sheet needed. 

• Gather the appropriate age data sheet and materials required for the screener as noted in the manual

• Complete section A of the child’s data sheet

Steps for Scoring using the Screens III Scoring Tool

• Enter the name, birthday, and date tested.  

• Then enter the scores. 

Give the Data sheets upon completion to your Education Specialist.

Brigance Developmental Screener

• Fill out the top portion of the scoring sheet in its entirety.

• Administer, using the instructions in the Brigance booklet. 

• If the child can do the task, circle the number beside the task.

• If the child is unable to do the task, put a slashed line through the number.

• Do not “teach” the tasks. We need to know if they can do it on their own. 

• When finished, give the scoring sheet to your Education Specialist.

• Must be completed within the first 45 days of school.  

• When the scoring sheet is returned with a score, use the Brigance Tip Sheet to complete the Brigance Results Form. 

• Send the Brigance Results Form home with the enclosed Parent Letter within one week of getting the results. 

Brigance Self-Help and Social-Emotional Screener

• Use the provided copy of the Teacher Form ( can also be found on pg. 83 in the Brigance Manual).

• Ask the parent questions during the first home visit. 

• If not done at the first home visit, the Parent Form can be sent home to the parents. This is only to be done if unavoidable. 

• Ensure the top portion of the form is filled out in its entirety.

• Give the completed form to your Education Specialist. 

• Must be completed within the first 45 days of enrollment.

• Only for children 24 months and older.