Rural Development Initiatives

Engage in conversations about early childhood policy! See post for more details about the roundtables taking place OR fill out the survey.

Your voice matters in shaping the future of early childhood care and education in Oregon. The Early Childhood Care and Learning System Roundtable is gathering feedback from families, providers, educators, and community members to help improve access to affordable, high-quality child care and preschool across the state. Share your perspective by joining a listening session or completing the survey. Your feedback will help inform recommendations for strengthening Oregon’s early learning system. 🔗 Links in bio Tu voz es importante para dar forma al futuro del cuidado y la educación temprana en Oregón. La Mesa Redonda del Sistema de Cuidado y Aprendizaje Temprano está recopilando opiniones de familias, proveedores de cuidado infantil, educadores y miembros de la comunidad para ayudar a mejorar el acceso a servicios de cuidado infantil y educación preescolar asequibles y de alta calidad en todo el estado. Comparte tu perspectiva participando en una sesión de escucha o completando la encuesta. Tus comentarios ayudarán a informar recomendaciones para fortalecer el sistema de aprendizaje temprano de Oregón. 🔗 Enlaces en la biografía

Rural families, providers, and community leaders: your voice matters.

Oregon's Early Childhood Care & Learning Systems Roundtable is gathering input on how to strengthen early learning and care programs using existing resources—and it's critical that rural perspectives are part of the conversation.

The Roundtable is seeking feedback on:
• Access for families
• Workforce support
• Facilities and infrastructure
• Quality assurance and agency operations

Rural communities face unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to childcare and early learning. By sharing your experiences, you can help shape recommendations that will be provided directly to Oregon's Governor.

Survey is open until August 7. Stories and real-world examples from rural communities are powerful tools for advocacy. Take a few minutes to share your perspective and help ensure rural voices are represented in decisions that impact children, families, and providers across Oregon.

English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H8GGYZT
Spanish: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/H7QTTNT

Reach out to Elizabeth Farrar Campbell if you’d like to connect directly and talk about early learning and care challenges in your specific program or community. You can email her at [email protected]