early learning in oregon
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Early Learning In Oregon. Cradle to Career: League of Women Voters Education Studies Kick-Off 2013 Saturday , November 2, 2013. Today. Evidence for Early Evidence-Education Gap Oregon’s Early Learners Oregon’s Developing System. Children are Born Learning. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CRADLE TO CAREER: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
EDUCATION STUDIES KICK-OFF 2013
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 , 2013
Early Learning In Oregon
Today
Evidence for EarlyEvidence-Education GapOregon’s Early LearnersOregon’s Developing System
Children are Born Learning
Critical aspects of brain architecture are shaped before and soon after birth
Many fundamental aspects of brain architecture are established well before a child enters school.
Early Matters
Genetics + Environment + Experience = brain architecture
Early is Important
Early environments and experiences have an exceptionally strong influence on brain architecture.
Difficult for new/different experiences to alter.
Experiences during sensitive periods of development play an exceptionally important role in shaping the capacities of the brain.
Early is Important
Evidence –Education
“Learning” begins at (before) birth.Learning potential is reached with
High quality, stimulating experiences in early years Building on this strong foundation with age
appropriate experiences during school age yearsAcceptance of poor quality care in the early
years.Education reforms will have greatest impact
if they include early years.
Evidence-Education
1. Developmental assessments can identify those children/families most in need of enhanced experiences.
2. Provide support before problem behavior or development begins or ASAP thereafter.
3. Evidence-based programs (esp. for families with limited income and education) can enhance early learning experiences for young children.
4. Early and effective intervention for the most vulnerable children will generate the greatest financial payback.
Oregon’s Early Learners
In Oregon
45,000 children born each year315,000 ages 0-640% at risk (n=~120,000)$380+ million per year focused on prevention$1.7 billion per biennia on young
children/familiesServing 25-33% of at-risk children
Of every 10 kids in Oregon… Medicaid pays for
5 of every 10 births
4 are not ready for Kindergarten
Rates of Childhood PovertyData Source: Children First for Oregon
2008 2009 2010 20110
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.2
0.25
Children in Foster Care: RankingData provided by: National Kids Count
California 1Texas 2New York 3Florida 4Illinois 5Michigan 6Pennsylvania 7Ohio 8Arizona 9Indiana 10Missouri 11Washington 12Oregon 13
3rd Grade Reading ProficiencyData Source: Oregon Department of Education
2007 2009 2010 2011 201260%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
Commission on Children
and Families
RN
Early Childhood Matters Advisory Committe
e (E.O.)
DHS OHA
JCPAC
JJAC
Early Childhood
Group
36 County Commissions
HS/HFOPK/Head Start
programs
Employment Dept.
Childcare Division
StandardsMonitoring
QualityCCDBG
Commission for Child
Care(advise, report)
Health Matter
sLearning
MattersFamily Matter
s
CCR&R
Dept. of Ed
OPKEI/
ECSE
Board of Educatio
n
State Interagency Council EI/ECSE
Oregon’s Historical Early Learning System
Oregon’s Early Learning System
Charting A New Course
Our Challenge
Oregon’s Developing Early Learning System
40% of adult Oregonians will have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher (now 30%)
40% of adult Oregonians will have earned an associate’s degree or postsecondary credential (now 18%)
20% of all adult Oregonians have earned at least a high school diploma, an extended or modified diploma, or the equivalent of a diploma (now 42%)
40%
40%
20%
Oregon Education Goals
Oregon’s Developing Early Learning System
Goals:Kindergarten ReadinessReading at grade-level in 3rd GradeStable and Attached FamiliesCoordinated, Integrated System
Legislation
HB 909 [2011] Created the Early Learning Council, charged with developing an outcome plan.
HB 4165 [2012] Directed improvements to early learning services and delegated ELC oversight of the Early Learning System.
HB 2013 [2013] Further direction for implementing.
HB 3234 [2013] Creates Early Learning Division within Oregon Department of Education.
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Oregon Education
Investment Board
Early Learning CouncilYouth
Development
Council
DHSERDC
New Early Learning Structure
OREGON DEPT. OF EDUCATION Early Learning Division
OHA
Key Areas of focus
Connection to health careCommunity lead system coordination (Hubs) Ensuring high quality child careConnection to K-3
Connection to Healthcare
Bridging Early Learning-Healthcare Gap
Shared goal: Kindergarten readinessShared metrics to track progressJoint staffing to support transformationShared learning collaboratives Statewide screening and early identification
Child &
Families1.
Universal Screening:
Find the Children
2. Work with families to identify what they need 3. Link them
to who will best address their needs
4. Account for Outcomes
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Ensuring High-Quality Childcare
Early Learning and Development Programs – includes licensed center and family child care, Head Start, Oregon Pre-K, paid care in nonrelative’s home, and group activities
Informal Care – Care in a child’s home by a relative or nonrelative, care in a relative’s home, and unpaid care in nonrelative’s home
Only with Parents – includes children whose parents reported “no child are or educational program, paid or unpaid, for this child”
Ensuring High-Quality Childcare
Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)1. Ensure children have opportunities/access to high
quality early learning environments. 2. Assist programs and informal care providers provide
high-quality care and education.3. Assist parents and caregivers find high-quality care.
QRIS: Access to Quality
Licensed
Commitment to Quality
Supports
Ince
ntiv
es
Connection to K-3
Kindergarten Readiness Assessment• Pilot in 2012, 16 elementary schools and 1228
students• Statewide Rollout Fall 2013• Looks at the whole child: literacy, early math, and self-
regulation
Connection to K-3
Early Literacy Initiative• Online and Print Materials & Curriculum • Access to School and Public Libraries• Engagement, Instruction & Professional Development
Opportunities
• Kindergarten Partnership & Innovation Fund• Grants to communities for innovative approaches• Promote community-school partnerships that result in
measurable increase in readiness for kindergarten.
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Connection to Health Care
Early Screening
High Quality Environments(QRIS)
Kindergarten Assessment (2013)
Full Day Kindergarten (2015-2016)
Reading at grade level in 3rd grade
Early Learning in Oregon
“A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.” William G.T. Shedd