This policy brief explains the social determinants of health and the connections between health and education. Oregon needs public health, health care, and education systems that work together to create the best possible conditions for young children to thrive. The...
Our latest policy brief focuses on the expansion of Preschool Promise, Oregon's high-quality preschool program that serves children and families at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty threshold. The brief describes how high-quality programs operate, where...
This fact sheet focuses on the impact of the EI/ECSE program and the current gaps in service for children with developmental delays and disabilities We know that EI/ECSE services are highly effective, but most children enrolled in the program don't receive adequate...
Children’s Institute releases its latest policy brief about the importance of voluntary home visiting services. Currently, over 18,000 kids and their families receive voluntary home visiting services in Oregon. This brief summarizes the benefits of home...
Children’s Institute releases its latest policy fact sheet about the importance of Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education (EI/ECSE) in Oregon. Nearly 22,000 young children in Oregon receive EI/ECSE services. CI's new fact sheet...
Passed by the 2015 Legislature, we are excited that Preschool Promise will begin serving 1,300 children from low-income families in September. The program opens the door to diverse high-quality preschool providers and gives families the opportunity to choose the...
This is our first report on the progress that children and families are making at the two Early Works sites – east Portland's Early Boyles Elementary and Yoncalla Elementary in rural Yoncalla. The report is based on data from an annual evaluation of the Early Works...
This report highlight’s our recently analysis of the P-3 efforts taking place in Oregon. It shines a spotlight on the innovative strategies of early adopters and is helping us gain a better understanding of what is still needed to support effective...
Children’s Institute releases its latest policy brief about the importance of early childhood health and development in improving school readiness and building a foundation for third-grade achievement. When children aren’t healthy, they have difficulty...
Children’s Institute conducted a statewide survey of school districts in Oregon in the spring/summer of 2015. We wanted to learn and document what preschool services are being provided, and to inform policy decisions as Oregon implements the new program approved by...
