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Early Learning System Initiative
Early Learning System Initiative
Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families
The Early Learning System Initiative (ELSI) was developed to increase early access to high-quality, professional learning opportunities and technical assistance for the early education workforce in Oregon.
We are engaged in three core areas of work
Professional Learning Core
Develop a training and technical assistance plan to expand access to high-quality, competency aligned professional development opportunities for early educators.
Download the Professional Learning Core one-pager.
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Coaching Core
Develop and refine a Mentor Coaching Framework aimed at supporting early childhood coaches in their work with a focus on anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Download the Coaching Core one-pager.
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Impact and Evaluation Core
Create a systematic evaluation and measurement plan to inform continuous improvement of ELSI’s activities and goals in partnership with community stakeholders.
Download the Impact and Evaluation Core one-pager.
Oregon Inclusion Initiative
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The Oregon Inclusion Initiative was developed to implement and improve access to high-quality professional learning opportunities, coaching, and training to ensure early care and education providers have the comprehensive supports needed to fully include all children in their programs. This program is housed alongside ELSI within the Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families.
Download the Oregon Inclusion Initiative one-pager.
For more information from each team, please contact
Administrative: Megan McClelland (Director) or Tammy Winfield (Program Coordinator)
Professional Learning Core: Alexis Tracy (Team Lead)
Coaching Core: [email protected]
Impact and Evaluation Core: Chris Gonzales
Oregon Inclusion Initiative: [email protected]
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Nov. 21, 2023
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Jan. 24, 2023
ELSI: Oregon’s Higher Education Partner for Early Education
Jan. 19, 2023
New Coaching Competencies Guidance for Early Learning Educators in Oregon
Sept. 20, 2022
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In order to begin healing, we encourage our partners to build knowledge of the people and history of the land we call home.
“The Importance of Land: Land is something sacred to all of us, whether we consciously appreciate it or not — it is the space upon which we play, live, eat, find love, and experience life. The land is ever-changing and ever-shifting, giving us — and other creatures and beings on the earth — an infinite number of gifts and lessons.”