Room to Grow

This image announces a new episode of the Early Link Podcast featuring the principal and preschool teacher from Philomath Elementary School.
j

by TES_CIWebmaster

}

05.11.2013

Baby Steps Into a Big WorldCommunities across Oregon are grappling with an inadequate supply of early childhood facilities. Meanwhile, experts have led the way to a better understanding of how the design of a facility influences a child’s development – positively or negatively depending on the design.

“Room to Grow” is a compilation of articles about the design and financing of early childhood facilities. Written by professionals in the fields of early care and education, architecture/design, community development, fundraising and children’s advocacy, the publication provides a glimpse of what is possible in Oregon. Interviews conducted in Oregon suggest that the expertise and funding exist now to begin making headway in communities across the state. While resources exist, they are disparate and inadequate, and putting the pieces together while operating an early childhood program can be overwhelming. A handful of heroic organizations have overcome the challenges. Their stories are told here.

Voices for Quality
Directors of the child development programs at Nike, Portland State University and Mentor Graphics describe how their facilities facilitate early learning.

Gillian Brune
Director, Child Development Center
Mentor Graphics

Marilyn Harrison
Executive Director of Child Development Programs
Nike

Will Parnell, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Education
Pedagogical Director, Helen Gordon Child Development Center
Portland State University

Read Report >

 

Featured

Related Posts

What We’re Reading: Early Educator Voices in Oregon

Creating excellent early care and learning opportunities for children begins by supporting the skilled educators and caregivers behind the work. Too often, inadequate working environments and poor compensation cause significant difficulties for those trying to offer the best quality education and care. These conditions have been overlooked in the past despite their direct impact on skill development, teaching effectiveness, and well-being of providers and children. But with sustainable support strategies and in-depth analysis of areas in need of improvement, Oregon can transform the working environments of early educators for the better.

read more

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This