Early Learning Calendar and News

🎧 Now Playing: In the Wings—Real Stories, Real Voices from NWRESD
We’re serving up all the insight, heart and happenings from NWRESD—now in podcast form. It’s your go-to audio fix for staying connected while on the go.
04/15/2025 12:17 PM
Seaside Educator to Lead Clatsop County Early Learning
Jeremy Catt has been named the next principal of our Clatsop County early learning programs, which provide services and support to about 160 babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
04/09/2025 12:33 PM
Join Us May 3 for Name Dedication, Soft Open of antkwak Early Learning Center
Families receiving services through the Hillsboro Early Childhood Center will begin receiving services from this new facility in July 2025. We hope you can join us to tour the new center and see where your child will receive services starting this summer.
04/08/2025 10:25 AM
Caregiver Connection: Thank You For Your Advocacy and Join Us May 3
Our monthly newsletter brings you news and updates, parenting tools and resources, community family events and our early learning calendar.
04/07/2025 12:37 PM
NWRESD Foundation Reception Raises $24,000
It was truly a special event — complete with testimonies from students and educators who have directly benefited from your support. The Beaverton STARS, our region’s one and only color guard for students with disabilities, were the stars of the evening.
03/31/2025 11:09 AM
Video Feature: 'My Son Now Says I Love You, Mom'
We asked students and parents what our programs mean to them. Here's what they had to say.
03/24/2025 11:58 AM
Join Us April 3 in Tillamook for a Little Free Library Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and More Early Learning Opportunities
Our March "Happening at the Hub" newsletter includes info about round two of the child care infrastructure program, farewell Bright by Text and hello Lantern, a community partner spotlight on WIC and more.
03/21/2025 11:22 AM
Advocates Demand Action to End Chronic Underfunding of Early Intervention, Special Education — Here’s How You Can Join the Cause
More than 75 students, parents and educators fanned out across the Oregon Capitol on Wednesday with a singular message: Stop underfunding special education.
03/10/2025 11:40 AM
Caregiver Connection: Supporting All Children
Our monthly newsletter brings you news and updates, parenting tools and resources, community family events and our early learning calendar.
03/04/2025 4:42 PM
Books, Sensory Supplies, Field Trips — NWRESD Foundation Grants Fund Educators’ Creative Ideas
Educators have a lot of great ideas about what they need to help kids succeed. But like any endeavor, there’s a startup cost. For educators in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties, that’s where Northwest Regional Education Service District’s Foundation steps in.
02/12/2025 3:25 PM
Backstage Pass Video Series: Shadowing a Physical Therapist
Join Superintendent Dan Goldman for an exclusive look behind the scenes at NWRESD's impactful programs, leadership, and dedicated staff driving positive change. In this installment, meet Danie Benjamin, a physical therapist who works with babies and toddlers in our Early Intervention program.
02/07/2025 10:29 AM
Monmouth-Based Educator Tapped to Lead Early Learning Programs in Columbia County
Jessica “Jessie” Padilla, an assistant principal at Ash Creek Elementary School in Monmouth, Oregon, has been named the next principal of our early learning programs in Columbia County. The programs provide Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education services to about 300 families.
02/07/2025 9:15 AM
Come Lead Our Early Learning Programs in Clatsop County
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of educators, support young children with disabilities and connect with local district partners and child care providers.
02/04/2025 9:25 AM
It’s the Stories That Matter: Learn How to Connect with Lawmakers
Ralene Whitlock of St. Helens knows firsthand the importance of special education. Her son, now 22, started receiving special education services in kindergarten. She teared up as she shared about the day he got his driver’s license. She says it was his lifelong dream to get behind the wheel.
02/03/2025 4:09 PM
Families with Children Experiencing Disabilities Could Qualify for Additional Tax Exemptions
The procedure for claiming an exemption for the 2024 tax year is explained in the Oregon Individual Income Tax Return and Instruction booklets.
01/28/2025 10:39 PM
2024-25 Annual Notice to Parents for Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Services
The 2024-25 Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Procedural Safeguards, also known as the parents rights booklet, is an important document that outlines the rights of parents of children who are eligible or potentially eligible to receive services in special education.
01/28/2025 10:35 PM
Caregiver Connection: Legislative Advocacy Opportunities, antkwak Early Learning Center and Parenting Resources
Our monthly newsletter brings you news and updates, parenting tools and resources, community family events and our early learning calendar.
01/27/2025 12:15 PM
Thinking of Opening a Child Care Business? Our Team Can Help.
Starting a child care business is an exciting time, but there is a lot to know. You don’t need to be an expert, and you don’t have to do this alone.
01/24/2025 1:38 PM
Child Care Providers, Prospective Providers: Our Child Care Resource and Referral Team is Ready to Support You With In-Person, Virtual Classes
Last year, we offered 130 trainings on health and safety, CPR, registered family care how-tos, childhood development and milestones, early literacy and child care finance. Classes are offered in English and Spanish.
01/23/2025 10:01 AM
🎥 Video Highlight: Meet Some of the Community Leaders Who Are Working Behind the Scenes to Make Child Care a Reality for More Families
Creating a strong child care system in these communities is a daunting challenge and one that will take partnership. That’s where our team steps in.
01/17/2025 8:01 AM