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TRI is made up of three centers focused on specific areas of work. Each center is overseen by a Center Director and consists of multiple programs or projects.<\/p>\n
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The Center on Workforce and System Development (CWSD) works to develop, partner and engage with communities to support our early learning system through technical assistance and system implementation.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-2px|auto|-1px|auto||” custom_padding=”58px||11px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Central Coordination of Child Care Resource and Referral” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/oregonccrr.org\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Central Coordination of Child Care Resource and Referral<\/a> provides leadership and technical assistance for 15 Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) programs serving all counties in Oregon. Our mission includes supporting families and early childhood child care and education providers in meaningful and responsive ways.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Find Child Care Oregon” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/findchildcareoregon.org\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n One of the most important decisions a family will ever make is choosing child care. Find Child Care Oregon<\/a> provides child care referral information and resources to help each family to make the best decision when choosing a child care program that meets their needs. *R<\/em><\/span>e<\/em>ferrals are not recommendations*<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Child Care Substitutes of Oregon” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/childcaresubsor.org” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Child Care Substitutes of Oregon (CCSO)<\/a> is Oregon\u2019s statewide substitute system for early learning programs. CCSO provides early learning programs with 50 hours of subsidized caregiver coverage. These hours can be used to enable early learning professionals to engage in professional development, appointments, or self care. Eligible programs include: Registered Family, Certified Family, Certified Centers, and Certified School-Age Centers.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/tri\/files\/2024\/01\/father-and-son.jpg” custom_margin=”-1px||-1px||true|” custom_padding=”||286px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Center on Workforce and System Development (CWSD) Director: Kat Martinez martinezke@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”833.8px” custom_padding=”60px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”332px” custom_margin=”-78px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#E02B20″ divider_weight=”8px” module_id=”CELSI” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||68px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=”Center on Early Learning Support and Innovation” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Th<\/span>e Center on Early Learning Support and Innovation (CELSI) provides resources and support for early educators as well as research on promising practices for the field of early learning. Our projects include Spark, Oregon\u2019s Quality Recognition and Improvement System and the statewide Observation and Assessment System, the Start Up and Expansion and Rural Early Facility Improvement Grants for early care and learning programs. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/cdn.wou.edu\/tri\/files\/2024\/03\/pexels-anna-shvets-3845328.jpg” min_height=”405px” custom_padding=”||80px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Spark” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Spark: Quality Recognition and Improvement System (<\/span>QRIS)<\/a> is a program that supports child care and early learning programs across the state. Spark recognizes, rewards and builds on what early learning and development programs are already doing well. Spark also connects programs and early educators with free tools, financial incentives, and professional advice that they can put into practice with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n Spark: Observation and Assessment<\/a> Team completes standardized assessments in early learning programs. We use two types of assessments: the Environment Rating Scales and the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). Assessors provide reports to programs based on the assessment. These tools give early educators information about high quality practices in their programs. Providers can set goals to improve the quality of their program based on information from their assessments. Any early learning program participating in Spark can request an assessment to support their quality improvement.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Start Up and Expansion Grant ” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/sites.google.com\/mail.wou.edu\/start-upandexpansion\/home” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Department of Early Learning and Care has created the Start Up and Expansion Grant as an opportunity to help address Oregon’s critical shortage of child care. The Research Institute at Western Oregon University is administering this grant to increase the number of child care slots by helping programs expand their operations and facilitating the opening of new child care businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Rural Early Learning Facility Improvement Grant” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Rural Early Learning Facility Improvement Grant, also known as the Ford Grant, is funded by The Ford Family Foundation and is available to child care provides in Coos, Curry, Douglas, Klamath, and Lake counties. The project seeks to support child care programs in achieving one or more of the following goals: become licensed and serve more children, increase licensed capacity and serve more children, and provide a safer or more appropriate indoor and or outdoor environment for children. To learn more, please contact <\/span>ruralgrant@mail.wou.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Financial Supports ” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Financial Supports contract provides reimbursements and stipends for licensed and license exempt providers. These funds aim to provide assistance with meeting licensing requirements and to assist providers in paying for professional development. Click here<\/a> to go to the Financial Supports page.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Center on Early Learning Support and Innovation (CELSI) Director: Lauren Peterson petersonls@wou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-68px|||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-77px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#E02B20″ divider_weight=”8px” module_id=”CREA” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title=”Center on Research, Evaluation, and Analysis” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Center on Research, Evaluation, and Analysis (CREA) consists of evaluators, researchers, and data managers with broad experience and expertise in program management, evaluation, and research. CREA has a long and solid history of providing quality evaluation and research for public and private agencies across Oregon, the Northwest, and nationally. Since its inception, CREA has contracted with clients across a broad geographic and professional spectrum, providing rigorous, client-responsive evaluations and needs assessments generating information and evidence on which to make decisions.<\/p>\n If you are interested in our evaluation services please contact Center Director Patrick Aldrich at aldrichp@mail.wou.edu.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”Traffic Safety Education” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/trafficsafetyoregon.org\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Oregon has one of the best Driver Education instructor-training programs<\/a> in the entire nation. Western Oregon University is a proud recipient of a grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation \u2013 Transportation Safety Office (ODOT-TSO).\u00a0 Thanks to this grant, we are able to: provide training and mentoring to adult instructors to prepare them to teach teen novice drivers; certify and re-certify instructors to teach in ODOT-TSO approved driver education programs; offer an annual regional conference called the PacNW Driver and Traffic Safety Conference; and make revisions to the Oregon Driver Risk Prevention Curriculum known as the Playbook. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=” Protactile Language Interpreting (PLI) Evaluation” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.protactilelanguageinterpreting.org” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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