Kindergarten Ready
Kindergarten Ready
THRIVE Goal 1 |
ALL Children Ready for Kindergarten |
TS Gold Child Assessment - Selected Kindergarten Readiness Indicators for 4-Year-Olds Enrolled in State or Federally Funded Preschool
End of 2017-18 School Year
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65.6% A child identifies & names letters(TSG 16a) |
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91.7% A child is persistent in his/her tasks(TSG 11b) |
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75.7% A child connects numerals & quantities(TSG 20c) |
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76.7% A child uses an expanding vocabulary(TSG 9a) |
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74.3% A child recognizes, expresses, andmanages emotions in a positive manner (TSG 1a) |
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85.2% A child uses sound-letterknowledge (TSG 16b) |
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96.4% A child forms healthy and securerelationships with peers and adults (TSG 2a) |
Preschool Statistics
Number of 4-Year Olds in Muskegon County: 2,084
Source: 2014 Michigan Department of Community Health Vital Statistics, Birth Data
Muskegon County 4-Year Olds Enrolled in Preschool: 56.0%
Source: Muskegon Area ISD
Muskegon County 3- and 4-Year Olds Enrolled in Preschool: 46.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2016 Survey Data
| Program/Provider | Number | Funding Source |
|---|---|---|
| Head Start | 560 | Federally Funded (2017-18) |
| Great Start Readiness Program | 716 | State Funded (2017-18) |
| Private Providers | 279 | Tuition Based |
| No Known Preschool Experience | 529 | N/A |
| Total | 2,084 | N/A |
| Region | Percentage |
|---|---|
| USA | 49.3% |
| Michigan | 47.3% |
| Jackson County | 42.6% |
| Genesee County | 43.8% |
| Kalamazoo County | 46.1% |
| Muskegon County | 46.1% |
Determining whether or not a child is ready for kindergarten cannot be measured by a single indicator.
To meet the need for a "whole-child" assessment, nationally recognized domains have been established.
They include:
1. Approach to Learning
2. Language Development
& Early Literacy
3. Cognitive Skills
(Math, Science, etc.)
4. Social Emotional
5. Physical Development
To learn more, see 'A Parent's Guide: Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten' at
http://maisd.co/KReady
