CONGRATS, PRESCHOOL PROMISE GRADS!

Congratulations to our first class of Preschool Promise graduates! They're headed

for kindergarten this fall. It's been fun to see their progress and watch them flourish

in classrooms designed especially for them and their families. 

parent power

ELM shares PAC insights at Collective Impact Forum

What happens when you flip the power dynamic and seat parents at the head of the decision-making table? ELM’s Parent Accountability Council (PAC) is an innovative model for doing just that—and it’s starting to generate interest nationwide.  Read more and see presentation materials

by the numbers

Early registration positively impacts kindergarten attendance

Early registration and pre-K experience data for the 2016-17 Sign-Up by June campaign is available now. The latest registration analysis includes more than 6,500 kindergartners across six school districts.  Read the highlights

in case you missed it

New research, articles worth reading, and information on early learning work happening in Multnomah County and beyond.

·         The Oregonian published an article on the benefits of Early Kindergarten Transition at Portland Public Schools.

·         Legislators visited the Preschool Promise classroom at Faubion—PPS released a video sharing the highlights.

·         A Berkeley study shows preschool benefits middle-class kids, with the biggest boost for black students.

·         Harvard University tells us the five numbers to remember about early childhood development.

job postings

 Great careers in early learning and related fields. 

·         United Way is hiring for five new positions, including an early learning coordinator for ELM. Come work with us!

·         Social Venture Partners is hiring a director of learning and equity.

Mark your calendar

JUNE 26: Sector Council Meeting JULY 18: Early Learning Community Meeting JULY 21: Parent Accountability Council Celebration