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District 4K evaluation finds readiness gains for attendees; staff recommend stronger math instruction and parent communication
Summary
An internal evaluation presented June 10 found Lexington 1 4K attendees showed higher kindergarten readiness and stronger early reading outcomes, while recommending improved math instruction, clearer admissions communication, and better reporting of developmental gains to parents.
District staff presented a mixed‑methods evaluation of Lexington County School District 1s 4K programs during the June 10 meeting, reporting that children who attended district 4K classrooms demonstrated higher kindergarten readiness scores and stronger early reading outcomes than peers who did not attend district prekindergarten.
Shane Phillips, who led the program evaluation, told trustees the study used kindergarten readiness assessment (KRA) results and I‑Ready diagnostic data for students now in grades K–2 who had or had not attended district 4K programs. "Students attending a Lexington 1 4K program showed a clear readiness advantage over those who did not attend," he said, reporting about 41% of 4K…
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