Marshall 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) 30

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) 26

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

2038.2) 25

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) 38

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 & Learn Playdates Engage Families in School Readiness Activities

Author: Vicki Wynn

Major Program: Child Development General

Laugh & Learn Playdates Engage Families in School Readiness Activities

According to Kentucky’s 2023 Early Childhood Profile, children in Marshall County continue to need interventions so they 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) hosts in-person Laugh & Learn playdates at thr

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