Shelby County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 2038 - Child Development General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2038.1) | 88 |
Based on observation, how many children improved their gross motor skills? (i.e., body, automation, cross lateral movement, locomotor, and stability) |
| 2038.2) | 86 |
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) |
| 2038.3) | 80 |
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) | 76 |
Based on observation, how many children increased their ability to express emotion after attending the program? |
| 2038.5) | 85 |
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
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Author: M. Elizabeth Coots
Major Program: Child Development General
Early childhood development is a critical foundation for lifelong learning and health. However, many Kentucky children enter kindergarten without the skills needed to succeed. In some counties, including Shelby, limited access to early learning resources and structured play opportunities can hinder development in key areas such as literacy, motor skills, and social-emotional growth. According to the Kentucky Kids Count Data Center, only 53% of children in Shelby County demonstrated kindergarten
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