Early Childhood Advisory Council December 19, 2013

Community Early Childhood Council Update Application Process 76 councils applied representing 111 counties 42 scored in Tier 1 15 scored in Tier 2 19 scored in Tier 3 Tier 3 invited to re-apply with intensive TA from GOEC Staff 2 councils chose not to re-apply* 74 Councils received funding Covering 109 Counties Maximum Award: $68, Minimum Award: $ *Pike Co. and Lewis Co.

Annual Reports Summary of Results GOEC provided Councils an Annual Report template to complete Reported on Council characteristics and activities 66 Councils submitted an annual report 3 annual reports not yet received Annual Reports: What we learned

Annual Reports Summary of Results Meeting Frequency 51% of councils met Monthly 24% of councils met Bi-Monthly 25% of councils met Quarterly Average years funded: councils hired coordinators 48 councils did not hire coordinators Unused funds 14 Councils reported unused funding Average percent of unused: 6% total award (High 23%) 64% councils reported less than $1000 unused funds Annual Reports: CECC Averages

CECC Activities Over Time Activity Summary to Current FY %

CECC Activities Over Time Activity Summary to Current FY FY

CECC Activities Over Time Activity Summary to Current FY FY FY

CECCs Current Year Highlights Floyd Co. 3R Program (Ready to Learn, Ready to Grow, Ready to Succeed Media campaign: Awareness and Business investment “Fall into Literacy”: “Spring into Science and Math” Early Childhood Fair (May) Floyd County CECC Chair: Jonathan Campbell Floyd County Public Library 161 N. Arnold Ave. Prestonsburg, KY

CECCs Current Year Highlights Previously Not Active Partnered with SOAR – Funded through the Felix Martin Foundation Focusing on reaching families with 3 and 4 year olds Workshop: Parent’s Guide to Success Transition to Kindergarten Backpack Book: On Track to Kindergarten Partner with other SOAR initiatives SOAR CECC Chair: Vickie Yonts 510 W. Main. Powderly, KY Muhlenberg

CECCs Current Year Highlights Strengthening Family Engagement: Partnering with individual schools for ASQ Screening Broad community support with many organizations participating in activities Works closely with Campbellsville University for PD opportunities in the area Strong plans for distribution of monthly message, literacy curricula, and other materials. Green Taylor CECC Chair: Sue Crabtree Campbellsville FRYSC Green Taylor

CECCs Current Year Highlights Expanded this year to include Grant Co. 14 School Districts in 3 County service area Increased developmental screenings at literacy fairs Partnered with Grant County Parks to pilot the “Start Smart” program Expand Dolly Parton Imagination Library Language and Communication Training for Type I Child Care Campbell, Grant and Kenton CECC Chair: Sadie Bonifas 601 Washington Ave. Suite 105 Newport, KY Kenton Campbell Grant

Thank you! Governor’s Office of Early Childhood 125 Holmes St. Frankfort, KY