Partnering with schools to create aligned and engaging early learning from preschool to fifth grade.
Partnering with schools to create aligned and engaging early learning from preschool to fifth grade.
Coaching and Consulting
CI offers tailored coaching and consulting to educators, team leads, and administrators to implement research-based, comprehensive Preschool–3rd grade strategies.
Want to explore coaching opportunities at your school or district? Contact us to learn more.
Early School Success Academy
Children’s Institute’s Early School Success Academy equips schools and districts to build strong early learning programs with practical tools and hands-on coaching that boost student success. This professional learning experience is led by educators, for educators!
Learn more.
Rural Coaching
We offer specialized, hands-on support to rural school districts working to strengthen early learning from preschool through third grade.
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Early Literacy
CI offers early literacy coaching and professional learning that equips schools and early learning providers with the tools to help children from birth to 3rd grade develop early literacy skills.
Our early literacy support includes training on: oral language, vocabulary, and comprehension; multilingual learning and culturally relevant practices; supporting children with disabilities, and more.
Learning Labs for hands-on educator collaboration
The Learning Lab gives schools and inquiry teams the chance to share their innovative practices with other schools in the district, collaborate, and learn from each other.
Professional Learning and other resources
CI provides schools and districts with a variety of tools, curated resources, and professional development opportunities to enhance early learning and support continuous improvement efforts.
Cross-network events to promote shared learning
CI hosts engaging cross-network events that bring together districts and schools to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and inspire action. These events, including leadership camps, virtual and in-person gatherings, offer opportunities for relationship-building, planning, and collective learning.
About Early School Success
How We Partner
At Children’s Institute, we believe every child has the right to a strong early education. That’s why we launched Early School Success (ESS) in 2019. ESS was built on a simple but powerful idea: when school districts partner with families, early educators, and elementary teachers, young children have better learning outcomes.
Through ESS, we collaborate with districts to:
- Understand what’s working and what could work better
- Design strategies rooted in research on how young children learn
- Strengthen partnerships between schools and families
- Support educators with coaching and professional development
About Early School Success
How We Partner
At Children’s Institute, we believe every child has the right to a strong early education. That’s why we launched Early School Success (ESS) in 2019. ESS was built on a simple but powerful idea: when school districts partner with families, early educators, and elementary teachers, young children have better learning outcomes.
Through ESS, we collaborate with districts to:
- Understand what’s working and what could work better
- Design strategies rooted in research on how young children learn
- Strengthen partnerships between schools and families
- Support educators with coaching and professional development
Coaching and Consulting
CI offers tailored coaching and consulting to educators, team leads, and administrators to implement research-based, comprehensive Preschool–3rd grade strategies.
Want to explore coaching opportunities at your school or district? Contact us to learn more.
Early School Success Academy
Children’s Institute’s Early School Success Academy equips schools and districts to build strong early learning programs with practical tools and hands-on coaching that boost student success. This professional learning experience is led by educators, for educators!
Learn more.
Rural Coaching
We offer specialized, hands-on support to rural school districts working to strengthen early learning from preschool through third grade.
Learn more.
Early Literacy
CI offers early literacy coaching and professional learning that equips schools and early learning providers with the tools to help children from birth to 3rd grade develop early literacy skills.
Our early literacy support includes training on: oral language, vocabulary, and comprehension; multilingual learning and culturally relevant practices; supporting children with disabilities, and more.
Learning Labs for hands-on educator collaboration
The Learning Lab gives schools and inquiry teams the chance to share their innovative practices with other schools in the district, collaborate, and learn from each other.
Professional Learning and other resources
CI provides schools and districts with a variety of tools, curated resources, and professional development opportunities to enhance early learning and support continuous improvement efforts.
Cross-network events to promote shared learning
CI hosts engaging cross-network events that bring together districts and schools to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and inspire action. These events, including leadership camps, virtual and in-person gatherings, offer opportunities for relationship-building, planning, and collective learning.
Registrations for Early School Success Academy 2025 are now open!
Registrations for Early School Success Academy 2025 are now open!
Explore.Learn.Connect.
Sign up for the Learning Loop, a newsletter for educators. Get the latest Early School Success updates, stories of success, upcoming events, and exclusive resources from our team! Be a part of our growing community shaping the future of early learning.
Explore.Learn.Connect.
Sign up for the Learning Loop, a newsletter for educators. Get the latest Early School Success updates, stories of success, upcoming events, and exclusive resources from our team! Be a part of our growing community shaping the future of early learning.
Our Impact
In 2024, we partnered with 20 Oregon school districts through Early School Success and the Early School Success Academy.
Through our partnerships with schools and districts we worked with 169 educators from across the state to help them strengthen their classrooms.
Our school partnerships support success in the early grades. Last year, we helped educators support 59,220 Oregon students from preschool to grade 5.
Our Impact
In 2024, we partnered with 20 Oregon school districts through Early School Success and the Early School Success Academy.
Through our partnerships with schools and districts we worked with 169 educators from across the state to help them strengthen their classrooms.
Our school partnerships support success in the early grades. Last year, we helped educators support 59,220 Oregon students from preschool to grade 5.
Beyond the numbers, here’s how our work is truly shaping experiences and inspiring change.
Collaboration that shapes schools
Educators in our Early School Success network are working together in new ways, across roles and schools, to make decisions that improve teaching and learning. These shifts are helping schools grow stronger, from the classroom to the district level.
Bridging gaps with care and purpose
In Portland Public Schools, teams focused on tackling big equity questions like how to make transitions from preschool to kindergarten more consistent and culturally responsive, especially for families who haven’t always been well supported by the system.
Continuity for young learners
In Phoenix Talent school district, educators worked together to ensure kids experience similar care and routines in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. It’s helping children feel more supported as they move from one classroom to the next.
Centering children and families needs
We introduced empathy interviews as a tool for listening with intention to our Early School Success network. Educators are using this to listen more closely to children and families. This helps them make decisions grounded in real experiences not just assumptions.
Stronger starts for families
Districts like Eugene 4J redesigned how schools welcome families at the start of the year. Now, orientation is more consistent, more caring, and better connected to what young children actually need.
Learning that makes a difference
Educators tell us our workshops spark “aha” moments and lead to real changes in their work. Across every cohort, participants say they walk away with tools and insights they use right away and that the experience feels meaningful and lasting.
Beyond the numbers, here’s how our work is truly shaping experiences and inspiring change.
Collaboration that shapes schools
Educators in our Early School Success network are working together in new ways, across roles and schools, to make decisions that improve teaching and learning. These shifts are helping schools grow stronger, from the classroom to the district level.
Bridging gaps with care and purpose
In Portland Public Schools, teams focused on tackling big equity questions like how to make transitions from preschool to kindergarten more consistent and culturally responsive, especially for families who haven’t always been well supported by the system.
Continuity for young learners
In Phoenix Talent school district, educators worked together to ensure kids experience similar care and routines in preschool and kindergarten classrooms. It’s helping children feel more supported as they move from one classroom to the next.
Centering children and families needs
We introduced empathy interviews as a tool for listening with intention to our Early School Success network. Educators are using this to listen more closely to children and families. This helps them make decisions grounded in real experiences not just assumptions.
Stronger starts for families
Districts like Eugene 4J redesigned how schools welcome families at the start of the year. Now, orientation is more consistent, more caring, and better connected to what young children actually need.
Learning that makes a difference
Educators tell us our workshops spark “aha” moments and lead to real changes in their work. Across every cohort, participants say they walk away with tools and insights they use right away and that the experience feels meaningful and lasting.
Resource Hub
Change Library
The Change Library is a collection of real examples from teams who have created a process to address a problem, and it’s intended to inspire your team and spark ideas for changes in your own context.
Resource Hub
Change Library
The Change Library is a collection of real examples from teams who have created a process to address a problem, and it’s intended to inspire your team and spark ideas for changes in your own context.
Let’s Connect
Whether you’re just getting started or deep in the work, our team is here to support. Curious about our work or how to collaborate? We would love to hear from you!
Reach out to Erin Lolich, Director of School-Based Initiatives
Email: erin.lolich@childinst.org | Phone: 503.219.9034
Let’s Connect
Whether you’re just getting started or deep in the work, our team is here to support. Curious about our work or how to collaborate? We would love to hear from you!
Reach out to Erin Lolich, Director of School-Based Initiatives
Email: erin.lolich@childinst.org | Phone: 503.219.9034
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