From katie.anderson at state.or.us Tue Feb 5 14:59:02 2013 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 5 Feb 2013 22:59:02 +0000 Subject: [R2R-OR] FYI: The 2013 Summer Reading Manuals Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2437E46F73@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Hello! You all should have received your 2013 summer reading manuals by now. If not, please contact the OLA Children's Services Division Summer Reading Chair, Jessica Marie at Jmarie at cityofsalem.net, or you may check out the 2013 summer reading manual from the State Library (instructions below). The 2013 summer reading manual is only available to CSLP member libraries, which you are, so please don't advertise their availability. Past summer reading manuals are available for anyone to check out from the State Library. For those of you familiar with the manuals there are a few differences you should know about: * The early literacy, children's, teen, and adult manuals circulate separately instead of all together as one item. * The CDs/DVDs of the clip-art by the featured artists and digital files of the manual are not included due to copyright restrictions. Since you work at a CSLP member library you have permission to use the CDs/DVDs so please email me at katie.anderson at state.or.us to find out if I have an extra copy to lend you. Instructions for checking out the current summer reading manual: The following new titles are available for interlibrary loan from the Oregon State Library. If you would like to request these or other materials from the Oregon State Library please use your library's established interlibrary loan process or send your full name, the name of your library, complete title information, shipping address, and a phone number to the document delivery department at library.request at state.or.us or (fax) 503-588-7119. Items will be checked out to your library, not to you personally, for 4 weeks (print materials) or 2 weeks (videos). Materials will be delivered via mail or Orbis Cascade Alliance Courier, and you may return them the same way. Normally a single copy is purchases and it is loaned on a first-come-first-serve basis. You may be put on a hold list for several weeks. Thank you for your patience. * Dig into reading 2013 CSLP early literacy manual * Dig into reading 2013 CSLP children's manual * Beneath the surface 2013 teen cslp manual * Groundbreaking read 2013 CSLP adult manual Be sure to check out our Library and Information Science (LIS) blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/) to discover the most recent additions to our LIS collection and search our catalog (http://oregon.gov/OSL/index.shtml) for our complete holdings. The library science collection is meant to support the whole Oregon library community. The Library Development Division welcomes your suggestions for acquisitions - see the blog for an input form or email us! This collection is funded with LSTA funds administered by the Oregon State Library. 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The State Library's budget may change during this legislative process. If that happens, then the Ready to Read Grant list may change as well. You can follow House Bill 5022 if you are interested in keeping up with the State Library's budget bill. Thank you, Katie Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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A few libraries have been trying, but struggling to get involved in their local early childhood groups. Those of you experiencing success can help other libraries by hitting "reply all" and sharing... * How you connected with and got involved in your local early childhood group, * What other organizations and/or agencies are part of your group (i.e. who other libraries might contact in their communities), * What your library is or plans to contribute to your group, and * What the benefits are of participating in your group. Thank you, Katie Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: al-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:al-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of MaryKay Dahlgreen Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 2:01 PM To: pl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; al-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; tl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [AL-Directors] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE Dear Library Directors: As most of you know, there is a lot going on in Oregon relating to education, especially early learning. The Early Learning Council has submitted a report to the Legislature on the process, characteristics, timeline and general roadmap for Hub Implementation. While this is mostly targeted to public library directors I am sending it to all directors because we all have an interest in the Governor's education initiative. I believe now is the time that public libraries should be talking with early learning providers in their communities to learn about the activities that are taking place around developing early learning hubs. Katie Anderson, our youth services consultant, and I are tracking this process very closely and would be happy to talk with you about it. Katie is very engaged with the early learning community at the state level and can provide you with information about state level activities and how they relate locally. Public libraries have been in the early learning business for a long time and OSL has a history of promoting and providing early literacy support for libraries, from the Ready to Read grant to the recently completed Reading for Healthy Families project. For a brief history of libraries and early literacy in Oregon I would direct you to my last four blog posts Snippets From the State Librarian. I am very excited about the Governor's education priorities and believe that libraries will continue and improve on our current ability to be an essential resource for all Oregon children and their families MaryKay Dahlgreen State Librarian Oregon State Library marykay.dahlgreen at state.or.us 503-378-4367 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heatherm at dpls.lib.or.us Wed Feb 13 08:06:23 2013 From: heatherm at dpls.lib.or.us (heather mcneil) Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:06:23 +0000 Subject: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE In-Reply-To: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2437E48BD1@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> References: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2437E48BD1@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Message-ID: <0420E281B583654FAE6DAE3229867F56332EEEC1@JEFFERSON.dpls.lib.or.us> In Deschutes County we have a group called Partnerships for Young Children (PYC). Representatives from all the social services organizations that work with families, as well as educational institutions, attend monthly meetings to share what's going on, and look for opportunities to partner. Much of the conversation for the past 6 months has been about the Early Learning Council, so I've had a chance to hear from the Commission and others their perceptions and concerns. PYC also organizes an event during Week of the Young Child. Several years ago we did an early literacy conference. I get many opportunities through them to connect with parent groups, as well as train care providers and family resource workers. They are wonderful about distributing our early literacy calendars and booklets to the families they work with, which are often non-library users. Organizations that belong include NeighborImpact (Head Start), Healthy Families of the High Desert (Healthy Start in other parts of the state), Healthy Beginnings, Deschutes County Health, KIDS Center, Grandma's House, Nursery Relief Center, Central Oregon Community College, OSU-Cascades, some preschools, Child Care Resources, the Children and Families Commission, Family Resource Center, and the library. They have been complimented by the State for being a bit ahead of the game, and getting their voices heard early on. PYC has now added on quarterly meetings with the representatives from Jefferson and Crook Counties. Our Assistant Director has contacted the superintendent of our ESD, letting them know the library wants to be "at the table" when the Hub gets going. The ESD has been an active part of the conversations, and is a possibility for being the Hub organization. There are other possibilities as well. Most likely I would be the one attending any relevant meetings. The PYC is, without a doubt, the most beneficial group I belong to because of the many connections we make. It has led to training opportunities, parent groups coming to the library, wide distribution of our early literacy promotional materials, the early literacy conference, and more. I hope this was helpful. Please contact me if you need any further information. From: r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Katie Anderson Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:40 AM To: r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE Hello! Below is an email from the State Librarian regarding the Early Learning Council's work on creating a plan for local communities/regions to transition to early childhood hubs. Please read her email and the Early Learning Council's report: http://www.oregon.gov/gov/docs/OEIB/HUBLeg.pdf. I would like to take this opportunity to start a conversation around libraries participation in early learning locally. A few libraries have been trying, but struggling to get involved in their local early childhood groups. Those of you experiencing success can help other libraries by hitting "reply all" and sharing... * How you connected with and got involved in your local early childhood group, * What other organizations and/or agencies are part of your group (i.e. who other libraries might contact in their communities), * What your library is or plans to contribute to your group, and * What the benefits are of participating in your group. Thank you, Katie Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: al-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:al-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of MaryKay Dahlgreen Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 2:01 PM To: pl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; al-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; tl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [AL-Directors] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE Dear Library Directors: As most of you know, there is a lot going on in Oregon relating to education, especially early learning. The Early Learning Council has submitted a report to the Legislature on the process, characteristics, timeline and general roadmap for Hub Implementation. While this is mostly targeted to public library directors I am sending it to all directors because we all have an interest in the Governor's education initiative. I believe now is the time that public libraries should be talking with early learning providers in their communities to learn about the activities that are taking place around developing early learning hubs. Katie Anderson, our youth services consultant, and I are tracking this process very closely and would be happy to talk with you about it. Katie is very engaged with the early learning community at the state level and can provide you with information about state level activities and how they relate locally. Public libraries have been in the early learning business for a long time and OSL has a history of promoting and providing early literacy support for libraries, from the Ready to Read grant to the recently completed Reading for Healthy Families project. For a brief history of libraries and early literacy in Oregon I would direct you to my last four blog posts Snippets From the State Librarian. I am very excited about the Governor's education priorities and believe that libraries will continue and improve on our current ability to be an essential resource for all Oregon children and their families MaryKay Dahlgreen State Librarian Oregon State Library marykay.dahlgreen at state.or.us 503-378-4367 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Wed Feb 20 08:56:54 2013 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:56:54 +0000 Subject: [R2R-OR] Test for RS Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2437E5A7B7@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Please delete this email. It is just a test for someone who is having trouble with the list. Thanks, Katie Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ricks at wccls.org Wed Feb 20 09:45:31 2013 From: ricks at wccls.org (Rick Samuelson) Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:45:31 +0000 Subject: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE In-Reply-To: <59F389FFD68A9A4393046FF49692BCFF809E29698C@cobexchange2007> References: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2437E48BD1@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> <0420E281B583654FAE6DAE3229867F56332EEEC1@JEFFERSON.dpls.lib.or.us> <59F389FFD68A9A4393046FF49692BCFF809E29698C@cobexchange2007> Message-ID: Hi gang, For some reason, I missed the email call for info... so this is kind of late. Washington County is blessed with a very active early childhood committee that meets monthly (sometimes more often, when special projects arise). The Childhood Care and Education Advisory Committee (CCEAC) is an advisory committee of our Commission on Children and Families. It has been meeting regularly for about 15 years. Representation includes: Community Action Head Start, OCDC Head Start, Child Care Resource & Referral, Morrison and Lifeworks Child Mental Health, Healthy Start, DHS, County Health (WIC, etc.), OSU Extension Services, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE), NW Regional ESD, Nike Corp. Preschool and our libraries. We have had semi-regular attendance from 211 Info and United Way in the past. Before the whole ELC changes bombarded us, our early childhood group met once or twice a year with the Multnomah County and Clackamas County early childhood counterparts. In general, the CCEAC facilitates sharing of program updates and operates to collectively to address local issues. A countywide Kindergarten Readiness assessment was done in the past and various groups have utilized the committee in support of their accreditation processes. Currently, the committee serves as the advisory body to our Child Care Resource & Referral and Healthy Start programs. Many library partnerships have blossomed thanks to the CCEAC. Our distribution of Summer Reading materials, rhyme booklets and booklists is simplified through the regular meetings. In addition, we have strengthened our bonds with our Head Starts, EI/ECSE and CCR&R. We have been able to provide early literacy trainings for childcare providers and families because of these connections. We are currently working with our CCR&R to develop a book delivery program for in-home child care providers. Also, we are expanding our services to our local Early Childhood Special Education Centers - I will be offering puppet shows in support of Summer Reading promotion at each center. In an hour, I'm meeting with a couple of folks from the CCEAC to plan focus group and survey questions in preparation of our County Health & Human Services' application to be a Community Based Coordinator of Early Learning. How cool is that? Our libraries have a loud voice at the table as plans are taking shape. Things have been difficult during the confusing transition phase... but everyone continues to keep a positive perspective. The one thing I can say for our group: everyone is 100% behind any change as long as it is best for the children and families in our community. Petty program funding fights simply don't happen. Best wishes! Rick Samuelson, Youth Services Librarian Washington County Cooperative Library Services (503) 648-9785 x5# From: r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of heather mcneil Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 8:06 AM To: 'Katie Anderson'; 'r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us' Subject: Re: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE In Deschutes County we have a group called Partnerships for Young Children (PYC). Representatives from all the social services organizations that work with families, as well as educational institutions, attend monthly meetings to share what's going on, and look for opportunities to partner. Much of the conversation for the past 6 months has been about the Early Learning Council, so I've had a chance to hear from the Commission and others their perceptions and concerns. PYC also organizes an event during Week of the Young Child. Several years ago we did an early literacy conference. I get many opportunities through them to connect with parent groups, as well as train care providers and family resource workers. They are wonderful about distributing our early literacy calendars and booklets to the families they work with, which are often non-library users. Organizations that belong include NeighborImpact (Head Start), Healthy Families of the High Desert (Healthy Start in other parts of the state), Healthy Beginnings, Deschutes County Health, KIDS Center, Grandma's House, Nursery Relief Center, Central Oregon Community College, OSU-Cascades, some preschools, Child Care Resources, the Children and Families Commission, Family Resource Center, and the library. They have been complimented by the State for being a bit ahead of the game, and getting their voices heard early on. PYC has now added on quarterly meetings with the representatives from Jefferson and Crook Counties. Our Assistant Director has contacted the superintendent of our ESD, letting them know the library wants to be "at the table" when the Hub gets going. The ESD has been an active part of the conversations, and is a possibility for being the Hub organization. There are other possibilities as well. Most likely I would be the one attending any relevant meetings. The PYC is, without a doubt, the most beneficial group I belong to because of the many connections we make. It has led to training opportunities, parent groups coming to the library, wide distribution of our early literacy promotional materials, the early literacy conference, and more. I hope this was helpful. Please contact me if you need any further information. From: r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Katie Anderson Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:40 AM To: r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE Hello! Below is an email from the State Librarian regarding the Early Learning Council's work on creating a plan for local communities/regions to transition to early childhood hubs. Please read her email and the Early Learning Council's report: http://www.oregon.gov/gov/docs/OEIB/HUBLeg.pdf. I would like to take this opportunity to start a conversation around libraries participation in early learning locally. A few libraries have been trying, but struggling to get involved in their local early childhood groups. Those of you experiencing success can help other libraries by hitting "reply all" and sharing... * How you connected with and got involved in your local early childhood group, * What other organizations and/or agencies are part of your group (i.e. who other libraries might contact in their communities), * What your library is or plans to contribute to your group, and * What the benefits are of participating in your group. Thank you, Katie Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: al-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:al-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of MaryKay Dahlgreen Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 2:01 PM To: pl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; al-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; tl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [AL-Directors] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE Dear Library Directors: As most of you know, there is a lot going on in Oregon relating to education, especially early learning. The Early Learning Council has submitted a report to the Legislature on the process, characteristics, timeline and general roadmap for Hub Implementation. While this is mostly targeted to public library directors I am sending it to all directors because we all have an interest in the Governor's education initiative. I believe now is the time that public libraries should be talking with early learning providers in their communities to learn about the activities that are taking place around developing early learning hubs. Katie Anderson, our youth services consultant, and I are tracking this process very closely and would be happy to talk with you about it. Katie is very engaged with the early learning community at the state level and can provide you with information about state level activities and how they relate locally. Public libraries have been in the early learning business for a long time and OSL has a history of promoting and providing early literacy support for libraries, from the Ready to Read grant to the recently completed Reading for Healthy Families project. For a brief history of libraries and early literacy in Oregon I would direct you to my last four blog posts Snippets From the State Librarian. I am very excited about the Governor's education priorities and believe that libraries will continue and improve on our current ability to be an essential resource for all Oregon children and their families MaryKay Dahlgreen State Librarian Oregon State Library marykay.dahlgreen at state.or.us 503-378-4367 PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE This e-mail is a public record of the City of Beaverton and is subject to public disclosure unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. This email is subject to the State Retention Schedule. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From engelfried at wilsonvillelibrary.org Wed Feb 20 10:14:44 2013 From: engelfried at wilsonvillelibrary.org (Engelfried, Steven) Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 18:14:44 +0000 Subject: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE In-Reply-To: References: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2437E48BD1@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> <0420E281B583654FAE6DAE3229867F56332EEEC1@JEFFERSON.dpls.lib.or.us> <59F389FFD68A9A4393046FF49692BCFF809E29698C@cobexchange2007> Message-ID: <259D69D7F451C7468556C3F531495EB90F27B9@WVMbx1.city.ci.wilsonville.or.us> I just started attending the Clackamas County Early Childhood Committee last fall, representing LINCC libraries. The group has been around and active for years and from what I've seen so far is well organized and effective. It's facilitated by the Children, Youth and Families Division. Participants include folks from Healthy Start, Head Start, ESD, and other groups whose roles and acronyms I'm afraid still trying to sort out. We got involved when a Healthy Start representative invited library participation, and we appreciated the fact that the group wanted us at the table. We've met just twice since I joined, and a good deal of the focus has been on the Early Learning Council and Hubs, as Rick and Heather have reported. It's a big topic, of course, but I'm equally interested in the opportunities for partnerships and collaboration that will come up just by meeting with so many people who share some of our goals and serve many of our families. It would be great for our library to have a loud voice at the table (it looks like Deschutes and Washington Counties have reached that)...we're not there yet, but being at the table is the big first step. Steven Engelfried, Youth Services Librarian Wilsonville Public Library 8200 SW Wilsonville Road Wilsonville, OR 97070 503-570-1592 engelfried at wilsonvillelibrary.org From: r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Rick Samuelson Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:46 AM To: r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: Re: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE Hi gang, For some reason, I missed the email call for info... so this is kind of late. Washington County is blessed with a very active early childhood committee that meets monthly (sometimes more often, when special projects arise). The Childhood Care and Education Advisory Committee (CCEAC) is an advisory committee of our Commission on Children and Families. It has been meeting regularly for about 15 years. Representation includes: Community Action Head Start, OCDC Head Start, Child Care Resource & Referral, Morrison and Lifeworks Child Mental Health, Healthy Start, DHS, County Health (WIC, etc.), OSU Extension Services, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE), NW Regional ESD, Nike Corp. Preschool and our libraries. We have had semi-regular attendance from 211 Info and United Way in the past. Before the whole ELC changes bombarded us, our early childhood group met once or twice a year with the Multnomah County and Clackamas County early childhood counterparts. In general, the CCEAC facilitates sharing of program updates and operates to collectively to address local issues. A countywide Kindergarten Readiness assessment was done in the past and various groups have utilized the committee in support of their accreditation processes. Currently, the committee serves as the advisory body to our Child Care Resource & Referral and Healthy Start programs. Many library partnerships have blossomed thanks to the CCEAC. Our distribution of Summer Reading materials, rhyme booklets and booklists is simplified through the regular meetings. In addition, we have strengthened our bonds with our Head Starts, EI/ECSE and CCR&R. We have been able to provide early literacy trainings for childcare providers and families because of these connections. We are currently working with our CCR&R to develop a book delivery program for in-home child care providers. Also, we are expanding our services to our local Early Childhood Special Education Centers - I will be offering puppet shows in support of Summer Reading promotion at each center. In an hour, I'm meeting with a couple of folks from the CCEAC to plan focus group and survey questions in preparation of our County Health & Human Services' application to be a Community Based Coordinator of Early Learning. How cool is that? Our libraries have a loud voice at the table as plans are taking shape. Things have been difficult during the confusing transition phase... but everyone continues to keep a positive perspective. The one thing I can say for our group: everyone is 100% behind any change as long as it is best for the children and families in our community. Petty program funding fights simply don't happen. Best wishes! Rick Samuelson, Youth Services Librarian Washington County Cooperative Library Services (503) 648-9785 x5# From: r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of heather mcneil Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 8:06 AM To: 'Katie Anderson'; 'r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us' Subject: Re: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE In Deschutes County we have a group called Partnerships for Young Children (PYC). Representatives from all the social services organizations that work with families, as well as educational institutions, attend monthly meetings to share what's going on, and look for opportunities to partner. Much of the conversation for the past 6 months has been about the Early Learning Council, so I've had a chance to hear from the Commission and others their perceptions and concerns. PYC also organizes an event during Week of the Young Child. Several years ago we did an early literacy conference. I get many opportunities through them to connect with parent groups, as well as train care providers and family resource workers. They are wonderful about distributing our early literacy calendars and booklets to the families they work with, which are often non-library users. Organizations that belong include NeighborImpact (Head Start), Healthy Families of the High Desert (Healthy Start in other parts of the state), Healthy Beginnings, Deschutes County Health, KIDS Center, Grandma's House, Nursery Relief Center, Central Oregon Community College, OSU-Cascades, some preschools, Child Care Resources, the Children and Families Commission, Family Resource Center, and the library. They have been complimented by the State for being a bit ahead of the game, and getting their voices heard early on. PYC has now added on quarterly meetings with the representatives from Jefferson and Crook Counties. Our Assistant Director has contacted the superintendent of our ESD, letting them know the library wants to be "at the table" when the Hub gets going. The ESD has been an active part of the conversations, and is a possibility for being the Hub organization. There are other possibilities as well. Most likely I would be the one attending any relevant meetings. The PYC is, without a doubt, the most beneficial group I belong to because of the many connections we make. It has led to training opportunities, parent groups coming to the library, wide distribution of our early literacy promotional materials, the early literacy conference, and more. I hope this was helpful. Please contact me if you need any further information. From: r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Katie Anderson Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:40 AM To: r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE Hello! Below is an email from the State Librarian regarding the Early Learning Council's work on creating a plan for local communities/regions to transition to early childhood hubs. Please read her email and the Early Learning Council's report: http://www.oregon.gov/gov/docs/OEIB/HUBLeg.pdf. I would like to take this opportunity to start a conversation around libraries participation in early learning locally. A few libraries have been trying, but struggling to get involved in their local early childhood groups. Those of you experiencing success can help other libraries by hitting "reply all" and sharing... * How you connected with and got involved in your local early childhood group, * What other organizations and/or agencies are part of your group (i.e. who other libraries might contact in their communities), * What your library is or plans to contribute to your group, and * What the benefits are of participating in your group. Thank you, Katie Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: al-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:al-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of MaryKay Dahlgreen Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 2:01 PM To: pl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; al-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; tl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [AL-Directors] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE Dear Library Directors: As most of you know, there is a lot going on in Oregon relating to education, especially early learning. The Early Learning Council has submitted a report to the Legislature on the process, characteristics, timeline and general roadmap for Hub Implementation. While this is mostly targeted to public library directors I am sending it to all directors because we all have an interest in the Governor's education initiative. I believe now is the time that public libraries should be talking with early learning providers in their communities to learn about the activities that are taking place around developing early learning hubs. Katie Anderson, our youth services consultant, and I are tracking this process very closely and would be happy to talk with you about it. Katie is very engaged with the early learning community at the state level and can provide you with information about state level activities and how they relate locally. Public libraries have been in the early learning business for a long time and OSL has a history of promoting and providing early literacy support for libraries, from the Ready to Read grant to the recently completed Reading for Healthy Families project. For a brief history of libraries and early literacy in Oregon I would direct you to my last four blog posts Snippets From the State Librarian. I am very excited about the Governor's education priorities and believe that libraries will continue and improve on our current ability to be an essential resource for all Oregon children and their families MaryKay Dahlgreen State Librarian Oregon State Library marykay.dahlgreen at state.or.us 503-378-4367 PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE This e-mail is a public record of the City of Beaverton and is subject to public disclosure unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. This email is subject to the State Retention Schedule. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Barbara.Currier at cityofalbany.net Wed Feb 20 10:24:15 2013 From: Barbara.Currier at cityofalbany.net (Currier, Barbara) Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:24:15 -0800 Subject: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE In-Reply-To: <259D69D7F451C7468556C3F531495EB90F27B9@WVMbx1.city.ci.wilsonville.or.us> References: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2437E48BD1@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> <0420E281B583654FAE6DAE3229867F56332EEEC1@JEFFERSON.dpls.lib.or.us> <59F389FFD68A9A4393046FF49692BCFF809E29698C@cobexchange2007> <259D69D7F451C7468556C3F531495EB90F27B9@WVMbx1.city.ci.wilsonville.or.us> Message-ID: <960AEA88DBD69946B178066794C0AA83013AD0A2BE8F@zeta3.ci.albany.or.us> I'm going to the Linn County Early Childhood Initiative Meeting tomorrow. The group meets periodically and I attend as my schedule allows. I began going in the autumn of 2012. I attend planning meetings and workshops, as possible, and keep the library in the conversation. Barbara Adams Currier Library Assistant, Children's Department Children's Librarian as of April 1, 2013 Albany Public Library 2450 14th Ave. SE 97322 (541) 917-7580 ext 4313 From: r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Engelfried, Steven Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 10:15 AM To: Rick Samuelson; r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: Re: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE I just started attending the Clackamas County Early Childhood Committee last fall, representing LINCC libraries. The group has been around and active for years and from what I've seen so far is well organized and effective. It's facilitated by the Children, Youth and Families Division. Participants include folks from Healthy Start, Head Start, ESD, and other groups whose roles and acronyms I'm afraid still trying to sort out. We got involved when a Healthy Start representative invited library participation, and we appreciated the fact that the group wanted us at the table. We've met just twice since I joined, and a good deal of the focus has been on the Early Learning Council and Hubs, as Rick and Heather have reported. It's a big topic, of course, but I'm equally interested in the opportunities for partnerships and collaboration that will come up just by meeting with so many people who share some of our goals and serve many of our families. It would be great for our library to have a loud voice at the table (it looks like Deschutes and Washington Counties have reached that)...we're not there yet, but being at the table is the big first step. Steven Engelfried, Youth Services Librarian Wilsonville Public Library 8200 SW Wilsonville Road Wilsonville, OR 97070 503-570-1592 engelfried at wilsonvillelibrary.org From: r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Rick Samuelson Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:46 AM To: r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: Re: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE Hi gang, For some reason, I missed the email call for info... so this is kind of late. Washington County is blessed with a very active early childhood committee that meets monthly (sometimes more often, when special projects arise). The Childhood Care and Education Advisory Committee (CCEAC) is an advisory committee of our Commission on Children and Families. It has been meeting regularly for about 15 years. Representation includes: Community Action Head Start, OCDC Head Start, Child Care Resource & Referral, Morrison and Lifeworks Child Mental Health, Healthy Start, DHS, County Health (WIC, etc.), OSU Extension Services, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE), NW Regional ESD, Nike Corp. Preschool and our libraries. We have had semi-regular attendance from 211 Info and United Way in the past. Before the whole ELC changes bombarded us, our early childhood group met once or twice a year with the Multnomah County and Clackamas County early childhood counterparts. In general, the CCEAC facilitates sharing of program updates and operates to collectively to address local issues. A countywide Kindergarten Readiness assessment was done in the past and various groups have utilized the committee in support of their accreditation processes. Currently, the committee serves as the advisory body to our Child Care Resource & Referral and Healthy Start programs. Many library partnerships have blossomed thanks to the CCEAC. Our distribution of Summer Reading materials, rhyme booklets and booklists is simplified through the regular meetings. In addition, we have strengthened our bonds with our Head Starts, EI/ECSE and CCR&R. We have been able to provide early literacy trainings for childcare providers and families because of these connections. We are currently working with our CCR&R to develop a book delivery program for in-home child care providers. Also, we are expanding our services to our local Early Childhood Special Education Centers - I will be offering puppet shows in support of Summer Reading promotion at each center. In an hour, I'm meeting with a couple of folks from the CCEAC to plan focus group and survey questions in preparation of our County Health & Human Services' application to be a Community Based Coordinator of Early Learning. How cool is that? Our libraries have a loud voice at the table as plans are taking shape. Things have been difficult during the confusing transition phase... but everyone continues to keep a positive perspective. The one thing I can say for our group: everyone is 100% behind any change as long as it is best for the children and families in our community. Petty program funding fights simply don't happen. Best wishes! Rick Samuelson, Youth Services Librarian Washington County Cooperative Library Services (503) 648-9785 x5# From: r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of heather mcneil Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 8:06 AM To: 'Katie Anderson'; 'r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us' Subject: Re: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE In Deschutes County we have a group called Partnerships for Young Children (PYC). Representatives from all the social services organizations that work with families, as well as educational institutions, attend monthly meetings to share what's going on, and look for opportunities to partner. Much of the conversation for the past 6 months has been about the Early Learning Council, so I've had a chance to hear from the Commission and others their perceptions and concerns. PYC also organizes an event during Week of the Young Child. Several years ago we did an early literacy conference. I get many opportunities through them to connect with parent groups, as well as train care providers and family resource workers. They are wonderful about distributing our early literacy calendars and booklets to the families they work with, which are often non-library users. Organizations that belong include NeighborImpact (Head Start), Healthy Families of the High Desert (Healthy Start in other parts of the state), Healthy Beginnings, Deschutes County Health, KIDS Center, Grandma's House, Nursery Relief Center, Central Oregon Community College, OSU-Cascades, some preschools, Child Care Resources, the Children and Families Commission, Family Resource Center, and the library. They have been complimented by the State for being a bit ahead of the game, and getting their voices heard early on. PYC has now added on quarterly meetings with the representatives from Jefferson and Crook Counties. Our Assistant Director has contacted the superintendent of our ESD, letting them know the library wants to be "at the table" when the Hub gets going. The ESD has been an active part of the conversations, and is a possibility for being the Hub organization. There are other possibilities as well. Most likely I would be the one attending any relevant meetings. The PYC is, without a doubt, the most beneficial group I belong to because of the many connections we make. It has led to training opportunities, parent groups coming to the library, wide distribution of our early literacy promotional materials, the early literacy conference, and more. I hope this was helpful. Please contact me if you need any further information. From: r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Katie Anderson Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:40 AM To: r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE Hello! Below is an email from the State Librarian regarding the Early Learning Council's work on creating a plan for local communities/regions to transition to early childhood hubs. Please read her email and the Early Learning Council's report: http://www.oregon.gov/gov/docs/OEIB/HUBLeg.pdf. I would like to take this opportunity to start a conversation around libraries participation in early learning locally. A few libraries have been trying, but struggling to get involved in their local early childhood groups. Those of you experiencing success can help other libraries by hitting "reply all" and sharing... * How you connected with and got involved in your local early childhood group, * What other organizations and/or agencies are part of your group (i.e. who other libraries might contact in their communities), * What your library is or plans to contribute to your group, and * What the benefits are of participating in your group. Thank you, Katie Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: al-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:al-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of MaryKay Dahlgreen Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 2:01 PM To: pl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; al-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; tl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [AL-Directors] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE Dear Library Directors: As most of you know, there is a lot going on in Oregon relating to education, especially early learning. The Early Learning Council has submitted a report to the Legislature on the process, characteristics, timeline and general roadmap for Hub Implementation. While this is mostly targeted to public library directors I am sending it to all directors because we all have an interest in the Governor's education initiative. I believe now is the time that public libraries should be talking with early learning providers in their communities to learn about the activities that are taking place around developing early learning hubs. Katie Anderson, our youth services consultant, and I are tracking this process very closely and would be happy to talk with you about it. Katie is very engaged with the early learning community at the state level and can provide you with information about state level activities and how they relate locally. Public libraries have been in the early learning business for a long time and OSL has a history of promoting and providing early literacy support for libraries, from the Ready to Read grant to the recently completed Reading for Healthy Families project. For a brief history of libraries and early literacy in Oregon I would direct you to my last four blog posts Snippets From the State Librarian. I am very excited about the Governor's education priorities and believe that libraries will continue and improve on our current ability to be an essential resource for all Oregon children and their families MaryKay Dahlgreen State Librarian Oregon State Library marykay.dahlgreen at state.or.us 503-378-4367 PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE This e-mail is a public record of the City of Beaverton and is subject to public disclosure unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. This email is subject to the State Retention Schedule. ________________________________ DISCLAIMER: This e-mail may be a public record of the City of Albany and may be subject to the State of Oregon Retention Schedule and may be subject to public disclosure under the Oregon Public Records Law. 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URL: From kodell at multcolib.org Wed Feb 20 13:02:34 2013 From: kodell at multcolib.org (Katie O'Dell) Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:02:34 -0800 Subject: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE In-Reply-To: <259D69D7F451C7468556C3F531495EB90F27B9@WVMbx1.city.ci.wilsonville.or.us> References: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2437E48BD1@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> <0420E281B583654FAE6DAE3229867F56332EEEC1@JEFFERSON.dpls.lib.or.us> <59F389FFD68A9A4393046FF49692BCFF809E29698C@cobexchange2007> <259D69D7F451C7468556C3F531495EB90F27B9@WVMbx1.city.ci.wilsonville.or.us> Message-ID: >From Renea Arnold at Multnomah County Library Early Childhood Services at Multnomah County Library has participated in monthly meetings of the Early Childhood Council (ECC) for over 20 years. The ECC was originally a group of childcare center directors, early childhood teachers, EC professionals and other interested parties who came together to maximize each other's services. About 15 years ago the Early Childhood Council became an official part of the Multnomah Commission on Children, Families and Community. Subsequently, an Early Childhood Framework was created that set goals for all early childhood programs in the county and identified the best practices for reaching those goals. To facilitate action and advocacy, the Early Childhood Council formed four committees who also meet monthly. Each committee works toward goals within the separate developmental domains of early childhood development. ECS library staff participate in these committees to ensure that the library is at the table. **The best part of being part of this Council and all of its committees (4 staff are involved) is that we havemany opportunities to train other staff, or parents and children they serve. We've partnered on many grant applications and when successful, program implementations. All kinds of organizations come together at this Council: Mental Health professionals, Head Start directors, public school staff, Healthy Start, pediatric providers, special education providers, PCC and PSU, education service district staff, library, VOA, children's relief nurseries, immigrant and refugee services, WIC, EC Resource and Referral, the community of color and many more. The ECC is staying informed about the state's Early Learning Council and their progress toward establishing the Community-Based Coordinators of Early Learning Services or "hubs." The most exciting early childhood work in Multnomah County right now is being part of the Cradle to Career project. We are key members of the Ready for Kindergarten Collaborative which is working toward establishing as many as 20 Early Kindergarten Transition Programs for this summer in the neediest schools. Cradle to Career is at least a three year project to bring all early childhood players in the county together to work toward two common goals that would help prepare preschoolers for kindergarten. We also stay connected with Center and Family Child Care providers by presenting workshops at their network conferences and by teaching early literacy classes all year for their network--Early Words, Every Child Ready to Read, Storytime Skills etc. We visit all teen parent programs, treatment facilities and domestic violence homes to reach the children and staff who work there too. And occasionally we visit churches on Sundays to speak with the parents of young children. We distribute important early childhood library materials to every EC partner and at every worthwhile event. Renea Arnold Early Childhood Services Supervisor Multnomah County Library Phone: 503.988.5458 Fax: 503.988.5441 reneaa at multcolib.org www.multcolib.org On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 10:14 AM, Engelfried, Steven < engelfried at wilsonvillelibrary.org> wrote: > I just started attending the Clackamas County Early Childhood Committee > last fall, representing LINCC libraries. The group has been around and > active for years and from what I?ve seen so far is well organized and > effective. It?s facilitated by the Children, Youth and Families Division. > Participants include folks from Healthy Start, Head Start, ESD, and other > groups whose roles and acronyms I?m afraid still trying to sort out. We > got involved when a Healthy Start representative invited library > participation, and we appreciated the fact that the group wanted us at the > table. **** > > ** ** > > We?ve met just twice since I joined, and a good deal of the focus has been > on the Early Learning Council and Hubs, as Rick and Heather have reported. > It?s a big topic, of course, but I?m equally interested in the > opportunities for partnerships and collaboration that will come up just by > meeting with so many people who share some of our goals and serve many of > our families. It would be great for our library to have a loud voice at > the table (it looks like Deschutes and Washington Counties have reached > that)?we?re not there yet, but being at the table is the big first step. * > *** > > ** ** > > Steven Engelfried, Youth Services Librarian**** > > Wilsonville Public Library**** > > 8200 SW Wilsonville Road**** > > Wilsonville, OR 97070**** > > 503-570-1592**** > > engelfried at wilsonvillelibrary.org**** > > ** ** > > *From:* r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto: > r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] *On Behalf Of *Rick Samuelson > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:46 AM > *To:* r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us > > *Subject:* Re: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - > UPDATE**** > > ** ** > > Hi gang,**** > > ** ** > > For some reason, I missed the email call for info? so this is kind of late. > **** > > ** ** > > Washington County is blessed with a very active early childhood committee > that meets monthly (sometimes more often, when special projects arise). * > *** > > ** ** > > The Childhood Care and Education Advisory Committee (CCEAC) is an advisory > committee of our Commission on Children and Families. It has been meeting > regularly for about 15 years. **** > > ** ** > > Representation includes: Community Action Head Start, OCDC Head Start, > Child Care Resource & Referral, Morrison and Lifeworks Child Mental Health, > Healthy Start, DHS, County Health (WIC, etc.), OSU Extension Services, > Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE), NW Regional > ESD, Nike Corp. Preschool and our libraries. We have had semi-regular > attendance from 211 Info and United Way in the past.**** > > ** ** > > Before the whole ELC changes bombarded us, our early childhood group met > once or twice a year with the Multnomah County and Clackamas County early > childhood counterparts.**** > > ** ** > > In general, the CCEAC facilitates sharing of program updates and operates > to collectively to address local issues. A countywide Kindergarten > Readiness assessment was done in the past and various groups have utilized > the committee in support of their accreditation processes. Currently, the > committee serves as the advisory body to our Child Care Resource & Referral > and Healthy Start programs.**** > > ** ** > > Many library partnerships have blossomed thanks to the CCEAC. Our > distribution of Summer Reading materials, rhyme booklets and booklists is > simplified through the regular meetings. In addition, we have strengthened > our bonds with our Head Starts, EI/ECSE and CCR&R. We have been able to > provide early literacy trainings for childcare providers and families > because of these connections. We are currently working with our CCR&R to > develop a book delivery program for in-home child care providers. Also, we > are expanding our services to our local Early Childhood Special Education > Centers ? I will be offering puppet shows in support of Summer Reading > promotion at each center.**** > > ** ** > > In an hour, I?m meeting with a couple of folks from the CCEAC to plan > focus group and survey questions in preparation of our County Health & > Human Services? application to be a Community Based Coordinator of Early > Learning. How cool is that? Our libraries have a loud voice at the table > as plans are taking shape.**** > > ** ** > > Things have been difficult during the confusing transition phase? but > everyone continues to keep a positive perspective. The one thing I can say > for our group: everyone is 100% behind any change as long as it is best for > the children and families in our community. Petty program funding fights > simply don?t happen.**** > > ** ** > > Best wishes!**** > > ** ** > > Rick Samuelson, Youth Services Librarian > Washington County Cooperative Library Services > (503) 648-9785 x5#**** > > ** ** > > *From:* r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [ > mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] > *On Behalf Of *heather mcneil > *Sent:* Wednesday, February 13, 2013 8:06 AM > *To:* 'Katie Anderson'; 'r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us' > *Subject:* Re: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - > UPDATE**** > > ** ** > > In Deschutes County we have a group called Partnerships for Young Children > (PYC). Representatives from all the social services organizations that > work with families, as well as educational institutions, attend monthly > meetings to share what?s going on, and look for opportunities to partner. > Much of the conversation for the past 6 months has been about the Early > Learning Council, so I?ve had a chance to hear from the Commission and > others their perceptions and concerns. **** > > ** ** > > PYC also organizes an event during Week of the Young Child. Several years > ago we did an early literacy conference. I get many opportunities through > them to connect with parent groups, as well as train care providers and > family resource workers. They are wonderful about distributing our early > literacy calendars and booklets to the families they work with, which are > often non-library users.**** > > ** ** > > Organizations that belong include NeighborImpact (Head Start), Healthy > Families of the High Desert (Healthy Start in other parts of the state), > Healthy Beginnings, Deschutes County Health, KIDS Center, Grandma?s House, > Nursery Relief Center, Central Oregon Community College, OSU-Cascades, some > preschools, Child Care Resources, the Children and Families Commission, > Family Resource Center, and the library. They have been complimented by > the State for being a bit ahead of the game, and getting their voices heard > early on. PYC has now added on quarterly meetings with the representatives > from Jefferson and Crook Counties.**** > > ** ** > > Our Assistant Director has contacted the superintendent of our ESD, > letting them know the library wants to be ?at the table? when the Hub gets > going. The ESD has been an active part of the conversations, and is a * > possibility* for being the Hub organization. There are other > possibilities as well. Most likely I would be the one attending any > relevant meetings.**** > > ** ** > > The PYC is, without a doubt, the most beneficial group I belong to because > of the many connections we make. It has led to training opportunities, > parent groups coming to the library, wide distribution of our early > literacy promotional materials, the early literacy conference, and more. > **** > > ** ** > > I hope this was helpful. Please contact me if you need any further > information.**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > *From:* r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [ > mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] > *On Behalf Of *Katie Anderson > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:40 AM > *To:* r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us > *Subject:* [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - > UPDATE**** > > ** ** > > Hello! Below is an email from the State Librarian regarding the Early > Learning Council?s work on creating a plan for local communities/regions to > transition to early childhood hubs. Please read her email and the Early > Learning Council?s report: http://www.oregon.gov/gov/docs/OEIB/HUBLeg.pdf. > **** > > ** ** > > I would like to take this opportunity to start a conversation around > libraries participation in early learning locally. A few libraries have > been trying, but struggling to get involved in their local early childhood > groups. Those of you experiencing success can help other libraries by > hitting ?reply all? and sharing? **** > > **? **How you connected with and got involved in your local early > childhood group,**** > > **? **What other organizations and/or agencies are part of your > group (i.e. who other libraries might contact in their communities),**** > > **? **What your library is or plans to contribute to your group, > and**** > > **? **What the benefits are of participating in your group.**** > > ** ** > > Thank you,**** > > Katie **** > > ** ** > > Katie Anderson, Library Development Services**** > > * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator ***** > > Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301**** > > katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528**** > > ** ** > > *From:* al-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [ > mailto:al-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] > *On Behalf Of *MaryKay Dahlgreen > *Sent:* Monday, February 11, 2013 2:01 PM > *To:* pl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; > al-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; > tl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us > *Subject:* [AL-Directors] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning > - UPDATE**** > > ** ** > > Dear Library Directors: **** > > ** ** > > As most of you know, there is a lot going on in Oregon relating to > education, especially early learning. The Early Learning Council has > submitted a report to > the Legislature on the process, characteristics, timeline and general > roadmap for Hub Implementation.**** > > ** ** > > While this is mostly targeted to public library directors I am sending it > to all directors because we all have an interest in the Governor?s > education initiative.**** > > ** ** > > I believe now is the time that public libraries should be talking with > early learning providers in their communities to learn about the activities > that are taking place around developing early learning hubs. Katie > Anderson, our youth services consultant, and I are tracking this process > very closely and would be happy to talk with you about it. Katie is very > engaged with the early learning community at the state level and can > provide you with information about state level activities and how they > relate locally. **** > > ** ** > > Public libraries have been in the early learning business for a long time > and OSL has a history of promoting and providing early literacy support for > libraries, from the Ready to Read grant to the recently completed Reading > for Healthy Families project. For a brief history of libraries and early > literacy in Oregon I would direct you to my last four blog posts Snippets > From the State Librarian.**** > > ** ** > > I am very excited about the Governor's education priorities and believe > that libraries will continue and improve on our current ability to be an > essential resource for all Oregon children and their families**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > MaryKay Dahlgreen**** > > State Librarian**** > > Oregon State Library**** > > marykay.dahlgreen at state.or.us**** > > 503-378-4367**** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > ** ** > > PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE > > This e-mail is a public record of the City of Beaverton and is subject to > public disclosure unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records > Law. 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URL: From kfischer at cityofsalem.net Wed Feb 20 13:18:29 2013 From: kfischer at cityofsalem.net (Karen Fischer) Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:18:29 -0800 Subject: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE In-Reply-To: <259D69D7F451C7468556C3F531495EB90F27B9@WVMbx1.city.ci.wilsonville.or.us> References: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2437E48BD1@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> <0420E281B583654FAE6DAE3229867F56332EEEC1@JEFFERSON.dpls.lib.or.us> <59F389FFD68A9A4393046FF49692BCFF809E29698C@cobexchange2007> <259D69D7F451C7468556C3F531495EB90F27B9@WVMbx1.city.ci.wilsonville.or.us> Message-ID: <5124CD250200004500020D58@GWGate.cityofsalem.net> Hi All, Salem Public Library has for many years participated in our area's "Great Beginnings" group, coordinated by the Marion County Commission on Children and Families, and meeting monthly with the goal of maximizing the healthy social-emotional, intellectual, language, literacy and physical development of young children, ages 0-8 in Marion County. Partners in this group share information and resources, provide feedback, training and support for decision-makers, grant projects, etc. Members of this group have been actively interested in the Early Learning Council. Currently, the committee serves as the advisory body to our Child Care Resource & Referral and Healthy Start programs. Library youth services staff actively participate in meetings, providing information on Library staff and material resources with an early literacy focus, including our 6 English language weekly story times, one bilingual and one Spanish language story time, Brain Boosters and Art Starts parent/preschooler programs; Boogie Woogie preschool concerts. Staff also participate as early literacy trainers for Teen Parent classes and other groups, provides booklists, and more. The result of group participation is an increased community visibility and appreciation for the value libraries provide for all families, regardless of socio-economic status, mental or physical ability, religion or culture. The Salem Public Library has experienced increased Head Start and Family Building Blocks group library visits, and increased requests for youth services staff outreach to various facilities for early literacy rich storytimes or trainings. The "Great Beginnings" partners include: Childhood Health Associates of Salem, Chemeketa Community College, Child Care Providers, DHS, Dist. 3, Easter Seals Children?s Therapy Center, Family Building Blocks, Marion County Courts, Marion County Children & Families, Marion County Health Department, MWVCAA Child Care Resource & Referral, MWVCAA Head Start, Oregon Child Care Resource and Referral, Oregon Child Development Coalition, Salem-Keizer Head Start, Salem Public Library, Silverton Together, and Willamette Education Service District. Hope this helps! Karen Karen Fischer, Youth Services Manager Salem Public Library 503-588-6039 kfischer at cityofsalem.net >>> "Engelfried, Steven" 2/20/2013 10:14 AM >>> I just started attending the Clackamas County Early Childhood Committee last fall, representing LINCC libraries. The group has been around and active for years and from what I?ve seen so far is well organized and effective. It?s facilitated by the Children, Youth and Families Division. Participants include folks from Healthy Start, Head Start, ESD, and other groups whose roles and acronyms I?m afraid still trying to sort out. We got involved when a Healthy Start representative invited library participation, and we appreciated the fact that the group wanted us at the table. We?ve met just twice since I joined, and a good deal of the focus has been on the Early Learning Council and Hubs, as Rick and Heather have reported. It?s a big topic, of course, but I?m equally interested in the opportunities for partnerships and collaboration that will come up just by meeting with so many people who share some of our goals and serve many of our families. It would be great for our library to have a loud voice at the table (it looks like Deschutes and Washington Counties have reached that)?we?re not there yet, but being at the table is the big first step. Steven Engelfried, Youth Services Librarian Wilsonville Public Library 8200 SW Wilsonville Road Wilsonville, OR 97070 503-570-1592 engelfried at wilsonvillelibrary.org From: r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Rick Samuelson Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:46 AM To: r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: Re: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE Hi gang, For some reason, I missed the email call for info? so this is kind of late. Washington County is blessed with a very active early childhood committee that meets monthly (sometimes more often, when special projects arise). The Childhood Care and Education Advisory Committee (CCEAC) is an advisory committee of our Commission on Children and Families. It has been meeting regularly for about 15 years. Representation includes: Community Action Head Start, OCDC Head Start, Child Care Resource & Referral, Morrison and Lifeworks Child Mental Health, Healthy Start, DHS, County Health (WIC, etc.), OSU Extension Services, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE), NW Regional ESD, Nike Corp. Preschool and our libraries. We have had semi-regular attendance from 211 Info and United Way in the past. Before the whole ELC changes bombarded us, our early childhood group met once or twice a year with the Multnomah County and Clackamas County early childhood counterparts. In general, the CCEAC facilitates sharing of program updates and operates to collectively to address local issues. A countywide Kindergarten Readiness assessment was done in the past and various groups have utilized the committee in support of their accreditation processes. Currently, the committee serves as the advisory body to our Child Care Resource & Referral and Healthy Start programs. Many library partnerships have blossomed thanks to the CCEAC. Our distribution of Summer Reading materials, rhyme booklets and booklists is simplified through the regular meetings. In addition, we have strengthened our bonds with our Head Starts, EI/ECSE and CCR&R. We have been able to provide early literacy trainings for childcare providers and families because of these connections. We are currently working with our CCR&R to develop a book delivery program for in-home child care providers. Also, we are expanding our services to our local Early Childhood Special Education Centers ? I will be offering puppet shows in support of Summer Reading promotion at each center. In an hour, I?m meeting with a couple of folks from the CCEAC to plan focus group and survey questions in preparation of our County Health & Human Services? application to be a Community Based Coordinator of Early Learning. How cool is that? Our libraries have a loud voice at the table as plans are taking shape. Things have been difficult during the confusing transition phase? but everyone continues to keep a positive perspective. The one thing I can say for our group: everyone is 100% behind any change as long as it is best for the children and families in our community. Petty program funding fights simply don?t happen. Best wishes! Rick Samuelson, Youth Services Librarian Washington County Cooperative Library Services (503) 648-9785 x5# From: r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of heather mcneil Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2013 8:06 AM To: 'Katie Anderson'; 'r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us' Subject: Re: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE In Deschutes County we have a group called Partnerships for Young Children (PYC). Representatives from all the social services organizations that work with families, as well as educational institutions, attend monthly meetings to share what?s going on, and look for opportunities to partner. Much of the conversation for the past 6 months has been about the Early Learning Council, so I?ve had a chance to hear from the Commission and others their perceptions and concerns. PYC also organizes an event during Week of the Young Child. Several years ago we did an early literacy conference. I get many opportunities through them to connect with parent groups, as well as train care providers and family resource workers. They are wonderful about distributing our early literacy calendars and booklets to the families they work with, which are often non-library users. Organizations that belong include NeighborImpact (Head Start), Healthy Families of the High Desert (Healthy Start in other parts of the state), Healthy Beginnings, Deschutes County Health, KIDS Center, Grandma?s House, Nursery Relief Center, Central Oregon Community College, OSU-Cascades, some preschools, Child Care Resources, the Children and Families Commission, Family Resource Center, and the library. They have been complimented by the State for being a bit ahead of the game, and getting their voices heard early on. PYC has now added on quarterly meetings with the representatives from Jefferson and Crook Counties. Our Assistant Director has contacted the superintendent of our ESD, letting them know the library wants to be ?at the table? when the Hub gets going. The ESD has been an active part of the conversations, and is a possibility for being the Hub organization. There are other possibilities as well. Most likely I would be the one attending any relevant meetings. The PYC is, without a doubt, the most beneficial group I belong to because of the many connections we make. It has led to training opportunities, parent groups coming to the library, wide distribution of our early literacy promotional materials, the early literacy conference, and more. I hope this was helpful. Please contact me if you need any further information. From: r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:r2r-or-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Katie Anderson Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 11:40 AM To: r2r-or at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE Hello! Below is an email from the State Librarian regarding the Early Learning Council?s work on creating a plan for local communities/regions to transition to early childhood hubs. Please read her email and the Early Learning Council?s report: http://www.oregon.gov/gov/docs/OEIB/HUBLeg.pdf. I would like to take this opportunity to start a conversation around libraries participation in early learning locally. A few libraries have been trying, but struggling to get involved in their local early childhood groups. Those of you experiencing success can help other libraries by hitting ?reply all? and sharing? ? How you connected with and got involved in your local early childhood group, ? What other organizations and/or agencies are part of your group (i.e. who other libraries might contact in their communities), ? What your library is or plans to contribute to your group, and ? What the benefits are of participating in your group. Thank you, Katie Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: al-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:al-directors-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of MaryKay Dahlgreen Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 2:01 PM To: pl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; al-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us; tl-directors at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [AL-Directors] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE Dear Library Directors: As most of you know, there is a lot going on in Oregon relating to education, especially early learning. The Early Learning Council has submitted a report ( http://www.oregon.gov/gov/docs/OEIB/HUBLeg.pdf ) to the Legislature on the process, characteristics, timeline and general roadmap for Hub Implementation. While this is mostly targeted to public library directors I am sending it to all directors because we all have an interest in the Governor?s education initiative. I believe now is the time that public libraries should be talking with early learning providers in their communities to learn about the activities that are taking place around developing early learning hubs. Katie Anderson, our youth services consultant, and I are tracking this process very closely and would be happy to talk with you about it. Katie is very engaged with the early learning community at the state level and can provide you with information about state level activities and how they relate locally. Public libraries have been in the early learning business for a long time and OSL has a history of promoting and providing early literacy support for libraries, from the Ready to Read grant to the recently completed Reading for Healthy Families project. For a brief history of libraries and early literacy in Oregon I would direct you to my last four blog posts Snippets From the State Librarian. I am very excited about the Governor's education priorities and believe that libraries will continue and improve on our current ability to be an essential resource for all Oregon children and their families MaryKay Dahlgreen State Librarian Oregon State Library marykay.dahlgreen at state.or.us 503-378-4367 PUBLIC RECORDS LAW DISCLOSURE This e-mail is a public record of the City of Beaverton and is subject to public disclosure unless exempt from disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law. This email is subject to the State Retention Schedule. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: