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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d>Hi All,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d>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. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d>Currently, the committee serves as the advisory body to our Child Care Resource & Referral and Healthy Start programs. </FONT><FONT color=#1f497d>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. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d>The result of group participation is an increased community visibility and appreciation for <FONT color=#000000>the</FONT> 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. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d><o:p></o:p>The "Great Beginnings" partners include:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d>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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d>Hope this helps!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#1f497d>Karen</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Karen Fischer, </DIV>
<DIV>Youth Services Manager</DIV>
<DIV>Salem Public Library</DIV>
<DIV>503-588-6039</DIV>
<DIV><A href="mailto:kfischer@cityofsalem.net">kfischer@cityofsalem.net</A></DIV>>>> "Engelfried, Steven" <engelfried@wilsonvillelibrary.org> 2/20/2013 10:14 AM >>><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">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. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">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. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Steven Engelfried, Youth Services Librarian<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Wilsonville Public Library<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">8200 SW Wilsonville Road<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Wilsonville, OR 97070<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">503-570-1592<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">engelfried@wilsonvillelibrary.org<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> r2r-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:r2r-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Rick Samuelson<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, February 20, 2013 9:46 AM<BR><B>To:</B> r2r-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Hi gang,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">For some reason, I missed the email call for info… so this is kind of late.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Washington County is blessed with a very active early childhood committee that meets monthly (sometimes more often, when special projects arise). <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">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. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Best wishes!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: navy; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Rick Samuelson, Youth Services Librarian<BR>Washington County Cooperative Library Services<BR>(503) 648-9785 x5#</SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> <A href="mailto:r2r-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">r2r-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</A> [<A href="mailto:r2r-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">mailto:r2r-or-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</A>] <B>On Behalf Of </B>heather mcneil<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, February 13, 2013 8:06 AM<BR><B>To:</B> 'Katie Anderson'; 'r2r-or@listsmart.osl.state.or.us'<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [R2R-OR] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">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. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">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 <I>possibility</I> for being the Hub organization. There are other possibilities as well. Most likely I would be the one attending any relevant meetings.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">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. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">I hope this was helpful. Please contact me if you need any further information.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">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: <A href="http://www.oregon.gov/gov/docs/OEIB/HUBLeg.pdf">http://www.oregon.gov/gov/docs/OEIB/HUBLeg.pdf</A>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">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… <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoListParagraph style="MARGIN-LEFT: 38.7pt; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">What other organizations and/or agencies are part of your group (i.e. who other libraries might contact in their communities),<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Katie <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Katie Anderson, Library Development Services<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="COLOR: black">* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'"> <A href="mailto:al-directors-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">al-directors-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</A> [<A href="mailto:al-directors-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">mailto:al-directors-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</A>] <B>On Behalf Of </B>MaryKay Dahlgreen<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, February 11, 2013 2:01 PM<BR><B>To:</B> <A href="mailto:pl-directors@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">pl-directors@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</A>; <A href="mailto:al-directors@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">al-directors@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</A>; <A href="mailto:tl-directors@listsmart.osl.state.or.us">tl-directors@listsmart.osl.state.or.us</A><BR><B>Subject:</B> [AL-Directors] Community Based Coordinators of Early Learning - UPDATE<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'">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 </SPAN><SPAN class=apple-style-span><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #44546a; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><A href="http://www.oregon.gov/gov/docs/OEIB/HUBLeg.pdf" target=_blank>report</A> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'">to the Legislature on the process, characteristics, timeline and general roadmap for Hub Implementation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'">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. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'">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<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>MaryKay Dahlgreen<o:p></o:p></P>
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