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March 2022
Greetings -
Since I last wrote to you, I’ve watched in horror as millions of lives have been upended in Ukraine. This war precipitated shockingly fast, tearing countless families apart and claiming thousands of lives. I want to express my sincere concern for those abroad as well as those in our local communities with cultural and familial ties to Ukraine and Russia. I cannot begin to fathom the stress you are experiencing right now.
It’s impossible to shield our children from these events, despite how much we want to. If you, like me, struggle to make sense of this abrupt and immense amount of war and violence, much less help your children make sense of it, here are some resources I found helpful:
Throughout this tragedy, I’ve been struck by the Ukrainian peoples’ laser focus on protecting their nation’s children. It has served as a reminder that adult conflicts need not strip us of our values.
As always, I’m available if you have any questions. Please email Sabine Eaton at seaton@nwresd.k12.or.us to get in touch.
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In solidarity-
Johnna Timmes
Executive Director of Early Learning
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Take 2 minutes to complete this five-question survey about what kind of information and resources you need. We want to make sure every family has the information and resources they need to help their children thrive. Take the survey.
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Choosing a Preschool Program
 Caption: Two students at NWRESD’s Hillsboro Early Childhood Center play together.
Many preschools are now registering students for their fall programs. If you are interested in enrolling your child in a community preschool next school year, please talk with your service coordinator about the preschools that are in your area.
NWRESD works with more than a 100 community preschool programs in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties, and we will help you navigate the various programs that are available. We can work with you to select a setting that will work well for your child. We can also help you navigate the interview process.
Once you’ve identified the programs you are interested in, set up a tour with the program director or building principal. Your service coordinator can help you brainstorm questions to ask while you are touring.
The Child Aware website also offers great tips and resources for finding the right fit.
If you are an educational provider and have seen something that really works, please email communications@nwresd.k12.or.us to have your tip featured.
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Zones of Regulation and Other Supports to Use at Home
This free training is for parents and child care providers in Washington, Columbia, Tillamook and Clatsop counties. Participants will learn strategies for helping their children regulate their emotions at home. The event will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on March 15. The event will be held in English and Spanish.
Reinforcements in the Classroom for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This free training is open to child care providers in Washington County. It will be held from 6-8 p.m. on March 16. Participants will learn and explore strategies to help reinforce positive behaviors in children on the autism spectrum.
The Importance of Routines
This free training for parents, caregivers and child care providers will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on April 7. Participants will learn about why routines are important for young children and how to create them.
Routines help to:
- Strengthen a child's skills within daily activities
- Improve relationships and reduce frustrating transitions
- Reduce challenging behaviors by increasing consistency
- Build independence in children
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Northwest Regional ESD is hiring! We have dozens of job openings across the region. If you are looking for a flexible schedule, we are also hiring substitute teachers and support staff. We offer a generous benefits package for full-time positions, including full medical benefits, generous leave, access to a pension and access to various tax-sheltered accounts. We are also proud of our continuous commitment to becoming an antiracist, multicultural organization. Visit our careers page.
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Our Early Learning programs support children, families and child care providers. Our Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education programs focus on children ages birth to 5 who are experiencing disabilities. These programs work with children and families who live in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties.
We also operate three programs that support child care providers and families in Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties. Our Child Care Resource and Referral program works to strengthen the skills of child care providers and builds child care capacity in the region. The Northwest Parenting Hub offers classes and support to parents and families. Our Early Learning Hub works to ensure children are ready for kindergarten.
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For families in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook and Washington counties
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For families in Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties
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