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

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Oregon – Partners in Literacy Summit, Preschool Promise placements, and more!

10/28/2025 10:54 AM

☔ Cold, Rainy Weather Approaching: Review Our Inclement Weather Delay/Closure Protocols

Fall weather is arriving in Oregon. Be sure you know how we share weather-related delay and closure information with staff, families, students and community partners.

10/22/2025 2:56 PM

Families: Visit the FLIP Museum for Free When You Attend with Your ESD Service Provider

Located in downtown Hillsboro at 136 SE 3rd Ave. Suite 200, Hillsboro, OR 97123, the FLIP Museum provides an engaging, play-based environment where all children are welcome.

10/21/2025 4:23 PM

Get Ready: The Great Oregon ShakeOut is Oct. 16

The Great Oregon ShakeOut, the world’s largest earthquake preparation drill, will be held at 10:16 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16. We will participate this year, with administrators and safety committees coordinating this effort at our schools and service centers.

10/10/2025 8:16 AM

Caregiver Connection: A New School Year, New Opportunities

Our monthly newsletter brings you news and updates, parenting tools and resources, community family events and our early learning calendar.

10/06/2025 2:47 PM

NW EL Hub and NW Parenting welcomed Oregon’s First Lady

Check out what’s new for families this month! Learn about our free preschool options, see community resources, and sign up for free monthly books through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

10/06/2025 10:33 AM

Join Us Oct. 31 for the Cascade Alliance for Equity Fall Summit

This free event is open to students, educators and community partners. Come learn how to make our schools safer and more enjoyable places to learn from the people who know best: students!

09/26/2025 5:48 PM

NWRESD + FLIP Museum: Fun Adventures Meet Inclusive Learning

When the Oregon Children’s Museum shuttered in 2021, families were left with fewer fun outings with their kids. That’s when Jack Graham took action.

09/26/2025 9:06 AM

Your Ideas Matter: Join Our Parent Advisory Committee

We know you’re busy, but your ideas matter. Help us make life better for students and families in our programs.

09/22/2025 4:56 PM

New School Year, Same Shared Purpose: A Message from Superintendent Dan Goldman

Superintendent Dan Goldman kicks off the 2025-26 school year by talking about the important work our educators do every single day that makes a difference in the lives of students and families. Hear his vision for the year ahead and how, together, we’ll continue supporting students and families.

09/19/2025 1:47 PM

Help Stock Our New Caring Closet for Families Receiving Services from NWRESD

Help us keep the shelves at our new Caring Closet full. We are now accepting donations of gently used or new clothing in all sizes, hygiene items, household essentials, gently used or new toys and books, seasonal items and organizing supplies.

09/12/2025 2:02 PM

Introducing the Caring Closet — Free Support for Families Receiving Services from NWRESD

Available items include clothing in all sizes, hygiene supplies, household essentials such as towels and blankets, toys and books and seasonal items. Families shop by appointment for privacy and personalized support.

09/12/2025 9:00 AM

Oregon’s First Lady Celebrates Early Literacy in Warrenton Along with Our Early Learning Hub

The event showcased the statewide impact of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which now delivers free books to more than 69,000 children across Oregon. Locally, our Early Learning Hub supports the program in Clatsop and Tillamook counties, helping families build strong home libraries.

09/11/2025 2:25 PM

Monthly Messenger - The Moment to Show Up is Now

This year, I want us to hold close the stories that remind us why we do this work. Stories like four-year-old Nuria’s who, after nearly 5 years, recently said “Mommy” for the very first time. That moment of joy, that first, is what public education makes possible.

09/10/2025 12:27 PM

Caregiver Connection: Join Our Early Learning Advisory Council

Our monthly newsletter brings you news and updates, parenting tools and resources, community family events and our early learning calendar.

09/09/2025 2:27 PM

Families: An Affordable, Inclusive Preschool Experience Awaits!

Our preschool program is designed to bring children with disabilities together with typically developing children in a fun and supportive learning environment.

08/04/2025 11:31 AM

Child Care Provider Spotlight: Maricela Medina Velarde

Maricela Medina has always been interested in working with children, but she wasn't sure where to start. So she contacted our Child Care Resource and Referral team. Now she's the owner of her own child care business in Tillamook. Read about how she did it and what she loves most about her job

08/01/2025 3:56 PM

Seaside Student's Artwork Featured in Discover Our Coast

Discover Our Coast, a news outlet for the Columbia-Pacific region, recently highlighted the work of an elementary student from Seaside.

07/15/2025 11:42 AM