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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


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





2038 - Child Development General
2038.4) 12

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

2038.3) 23

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) 32

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

2038.2) 35

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) 35

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

Achieving Early Childhood Goals with Laugh & Learn Play Dates

Author: Vicki Wynn

Major Program: Child Development General

The University of Kentucky's 'Laugh & Learn' play date program was designed to assist with achieving these goals found in the Kentucky Early Childhood Profile. --Every Kentucky child will enter school ready to succeed. --Every parent will know what their child needs to be ready for school. --Every community will come together in support of their youngest children.  According to Kentucky’s 2023 Early Childhood Profile, children in

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