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





2038 - Child Development General
2038.1) 1103

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

2038.3) 1103

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) 1103

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

2038.2) 1103

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) 110

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

Gallatin County Family & Consumer Sciences Assists Special Needs Students with Cooking and Self-Sufficiency

Author: Ronda Rex

Major Program: Child Development General

Gallatin County Family & Consumer Sciences Assists Special Needs Students with Cooking and Self-Sufficiency

Ms. Cundiff’s Special Needs Class at the Gallatin County Middle School consists of 8 students all with different cognitive development and sensory issues.   The Gallatin County Cooperative Extension Service Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Ronda Rex was called upon to assist the students with reading recipes and cooking/baking.  According to Autism Speaks, “every person with autism is different, so the life skills that will be taught, and the pace that they are ta

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