Marshall County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





2038 - Child Development Programs
2038.4) 27

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

2038.3) 26

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)

2038.2) 17

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)

2038.1) 35

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



Success Stories

Laugh & Learn Playdates Increase School Readiness

Author: Vicki Wynn

Major Program: Child Development Programs

According to Kentucky’s 2022 Early Childhood Profile, 42.9% of children in Marshall County are ready for kindergarten.  Children who start kindergarten with delayed development and fewer assets are far more likely to repeat grades, get tracked into lower-tier classes and dropout of high school than more advantaged children.  The Marshall County Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) hosted in-person Laugh & Learn playdates at two local library bran

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