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2026-27 Calendars
- Download a printable version of the 2026-27 Early Intervention student calendar (English and Spanish)
- Download a printable version of the 2026-27 Early Childhood Special Education calendar (English and Spanish)
If you need the calendar in another language, please email Kim Hanousek.
Updates and News from Our Early Learning Team
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Recent News
Happening at the Hub: Family Events, Free Preschool & Summer Learning Inside!
Check out our June/July 2026 newsletter! Discover what's happening across the NW Early Learning Hub—from free preschool opportunities and family events to summer learning resources and ways to get involved in your community.
07/09/2026 11:08 AM
Monthly Messenger - That's a Wrap
As we wrap up another school year, I find myself reflecting on the dedication, compassion, and perseverance of the educators and staff across our region.
06/11/2026 3:22 PM
Built Together: Reflections on Six Years of Strategic Learning and Improvement
When we launched our 2020–25 Strategic Plan (later refreshed and extended through 2026), we could not have anticipated the scale of change the education system would face.
06/10/2026 10:38 AM
Congrats to our 2025-26 Retirees 🎉
This year's 12 retirees have contributed an astounding 286 years of service to our agency. Whether they were here for 7 years or 34, each person listed below made a lasting impact.
06/08/2026 3:23 PM
Families Receiving Regional Inclusive Services: You're Invited to The FLIP Museum
All families with children ages 3-21 who receive regional inclusive services from our agency are invited to attend a free, accessible private event on Saturday, May 30 at The FLIP Museum in downtown Hillsboro.
05/20/2026 11:51 AM
Monthly Messenger - 📰 Top Stories from the 2025-26 School Year
At Northwest Regional ESD, our work is grounded in a simple but powerful commitment: every student will be educated, equipped and inspired to achieve their full potential and enrich their communities. Throughout this newsletter, you’ll see that commitment in action.
05/08/2026 1:29 PM
Caregiver Connection: Resources & Tips for a Fun, Safe Summer
As May and June approach, we hope that you are looking forward to enjoying some summertime fun with your child and family. This is a great time of year to enjoy longer days and simple moments together.
05/05/2026 3:39 PM
Rikkie Schley Named Early Learning Director
Rikkie Schley has nearly 15 years of experience in special education and rehabilitation services as an administrator and speech-language pathologist. The purpose of the role is to provide more consistent and cohesive services to the 2,500 babies, toddlers and preschoolers in our programs.
05/01/2026 9:14 AM
Caregiver Connection: Families Surveys Headed Your Way
In the coming weeks, we invite you to share your voice through an important family survey. Washington County families will receive a survey from the Oregon Department of Education, while families in Columbia, Clatsop, and Tillamook counties will receive a similar survey directly from our program.
04/01/2026 7:30 AM
Caregiver Connection: Get Involved in Our Parent Groups
We believe that children thrive when families feel connected, supported, and valued. Parenting a child with a disability can be deeply meaningful — and at times, it can also feel isolating. That’s why building community with other families who understand your journey is so important.
03/03/2026 8:18 AM
Caregiver Connection: Kindergarten Registration, Early Learning Advisory and Autism Tools
Our monthly newsletter brings you news and updates, parenting tools and resources, community family events and our early learning calendar.
02/11/2026 8:59 AM
Play, Explore, Connect: Free Sensory Playtimes for Families in Hillsboro
In partnership with Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Hidden Creek staff, our Hillsboro Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education teams are hosting free sensory playtimes this spring for babies, toddlers and preschoolers this winter and spring.
02/09/2026 1:05 PM
Tutors Needed for New After-School Literacy Program in Vernonia
A new after-school high dosage tutoring program is launching in late February in Vernonia, and organizers are seeking up to 10 paid tutors to support local elementary students in reading and writing.
01/30/2026 10:06 AM
Families with Children Experiencing Disabilities Could Qualify for Additional Tax Exemptions
The procedure for claiming an exemption for the 2025 tax year is explained in the Oregon Individual Income Tax Return and Instruction booklets.
01/29/2026 8:48 AM
Monthly Messenger - Students deserve excellent teachers
Education service districts exist to serve students on the margins. We pull people together — students, educators, families, and elected leaders — to strengthen schools, connect systems, and expand access.
01/16/2026 1:52 PM
Eva Manderson Featured on Let's Talk Tillamook
Host Shaena Peterson asked Eva Manderson, the program administrator of our Child Care Resource & Referral team, about the state of child care in Tillamook County and neighboring counties and what her team is doing to develop more child care opportunities for families.
01/14/2026 2:26 PM
Caregiver Connection: Holiday Party, Weather Alerts and Resources for Understanding Gestalt Language Processing
Our monthly newsletter brings you news and updates, parenting tools and resources, community family events and our early learning calendar.
01/07/2026 3:46 PM
Holiday Gathering Planned by Parents for Parents Draws Crowd
Within 2 days of the invites going out, the event had reached capacity. “I think everyone really wants to be together right now,” says Ashley Bennett, a member of the Parent Advisory Committee who helped plan the event.
12/18/2025 8:18 AM
Caregiver Connection: School Pictures, Holiday Tips the FLIP Museum and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Our monthly newsletter brings you news and updates, parenting tools and resources, community family events and our early learning calendar.
11/12/2025 2:31 PM
‘It Makes Me Feel So Proud To See Him’
Using his right hand first then his left, he slowly pulled his body upright and balanced himself against a wooden ledge. For at least the dozenth time in an hour, he had criss-crossed the museum floor and pulled himself up to standing. Breathing heavily but excitedly, he scanned his surroundings.
11/04/2025 10:13 AM