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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Madison County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





2038 - Child Development General
2038.4) 39

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

2038.3) 34

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)

2038.1) 57

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

2038.2) 57

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) 45

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

Madison County FCS Free Book Project

Author: Jessica Hunley

Major Program: Child Development General

In the summer of 2024, Madison County FCS Extension was presented with an opportunity to attain free children's books for programming from Rand McNally Publishers. The FCS Agent confirmed a shipment and delivery for the books requested, but soon realized a typo error just created a new challenge and opportunity outside of the plan. The intended delivery was about 10 times bigger than the original plan, and so with the help of county extension teammates, several more pallets made their way ho

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