McCracken County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





2038 - Child Development General
2038.1) 40

Based on observation, how many children improved their gross motor skills? (i.e., body, automation, cross lateral movement, locomotor, and stability)

2038.3) 20

Based on observation and/or feedback from caregivers and/or teachers, how many children demonstrated improved early literacy skills? (i.e., phonological awareness, print awareness, narrative skills, vocabulary)

2038.4) 10

Based on observation, how many children increased their ability to express emotion after attending the program?

2038.2) 20

Based on observation and/or feedback from caregivers and/or teachers, how many children put new social-emotional skills into practice after completing the program? (i.e., self-awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making)

2038.5) 30

Based on caregiver report, there has been an increase in adult lead engagement in the child’s learning process. (i.e., spend more time reading to child, practices letter recognition, involves child in physical activity, implements activities learned in child development program)



Success Stories

Laugh and learn2023

Author: Kelly Alsip

Major Program: Child Development General

Laugh and learn2023

Laugh and Learn Playdates Kentucky has reported that only 57% of children attending kindergarten in McCracken County are prepared and equipped to succeed, and Paducah Independent is at 47%. In many Kentucky counties, limited resources or the environment may hinder healthy lifestyle choices related to early childhood development and physical activity.  As an innovative strategy to improve early childhood development skills and increase kindergarten readiness with Paducah City, and

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