About

About

Early Learning System Initiative

Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families

ELSI overview

Download a one-page introduction to the ELSI program.

 

Background

The Early Learning System Initiative (ELSI) was created through an agreement between Oregon State University and the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC). ELSI is housed in the Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. This initiative is designed to support state-wide professional learning opportunities among Oregon’s early educator workforce.

 

Purpose

ELSI works alongside partners to support, strengthen, and expand upon existing professional learning opportunities to meet the diverse needs and assets of Oregon’s early learning and care professionals.

The center aims to respectfully, effectively, and equitably support early childhood professionals who care for and educate children from historically marginalized populations. ELSI uses a cultural and linguistically responsive approach and is committed to centering anti-racism, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

Newsletter

Stay up to date with what the Early Learning System Initiative is doing and be notified up upcoming trainings.

Goals

The Early Learning System Initiative has four related objectives:

  • Relationship development
  • Development of a mentor coaching framework
  • Supportive training aligned with early educator competencies
  • Data analysis and evaluation

Underlying each objective, ELSI commits to centering anti-racism, equity and inclusion.

We are engaged in three core areas of work

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ELSI Training Core

Professional Learning Core

Develop a training and technical assistance plan to expand access to high-quality, competency aligned professional development opportunities for early educators.

PLC One-Pager 

2024 Q3 Impact Report

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Coaching core

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.

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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.

Impact & Evaluation One-Pager

Oregon Inclusion Initiative

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Hallie E. Ford Center

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.

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