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Developmental delays surge in Oregon kids, and educators say that should mean increased services for them
Original Source | The Oregonian By Betsy Hammond, Wednesday March 10, 2010
The number of young children identified as having developmental delays has risen in Oregon, led mainly by a huge one-year surge in Multnomah County, the state reported Wednesday.
That's cause for celebration among special education leaders, who say many toddlers and preschoolers in need of help were missed in the past. Reaching those children and their families earlier with specialized help will pay off with big gains in their communication, social and motor skills, educators say.
Original Source | Statesman Jounal By Ruth Liao, Saturday February 13, 2010
Understanding the fundamentals of poverty can help community members grasp the importance of promoting literacy among those in need, an Oregon State University professor told a crowd of early childhood teachers, child care providers and community members on Friday morning.
"We explain poverty in this country as something as, 'Well, it's your fault,'" said Leslie Richards, a human development and family sciences professor.
Richards has studied families and poverty, particularly in rural areas, in Oregon for decades.
The Children's Institute: Making the Case for Early Childhood Education
Original Source | NW Kids January 2010
So much goes on behind the scenes. Our children's education relies heavily on the choices that we as parents amek; it also relies on the actions of others - school directors, principals, teachers, other parents, legislators and non-profits. One such organization, the Children's Institute, plays an important behind-the-scenes role in providing early childhood programs to children in the pre-school years.
