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





2038 - Child Development General
2038.1) 8

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

2038.3) 11

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) 4

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

2038.2) 0

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) 11

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 Learn Playdates

Author: Carla Carter

Major Program: Child Development General

Laugh and Learn Playdates

In 2023, Kentucky has reported that only 46.2% of children attending kindergarten in Franklin County is prepared and equipped to succeed. In many Kentucky counties, limited resources or the environment may serve as barriers for 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 Franklin County residents, the

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Laugh & Learn - Transportation

Author: Carla Carter

Major Program: Child Development General

Laugh & Learn - Transportation

In 2023, Kentucky has reported that only 46.2% of children attending kindergarten in Franklin County is prepared and equipped to succeed. In many Kentucky counties, limited resources or the environment may serve as barriers for 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 Franklin County residents, the

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