School readiness describes the status and ongoing progress a child makes within the domains of physical well-being and motor development, social and emotional development, language and comprehension development, and cognition and general knowledge. By monitoring each child's progress across multiple domains, teachers, parents, schools, and caregivers can provide needed support to ensure each child's success in school.

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States, with more than 40 million people reporting that a doctor has diagnosed them with the condition. Almost one-quarter (23%) of people in Colorado are living with some form of arthritis.