
Focused locally, leading regionally, and serving statewide, the Education Services Team strives to ensure safety, significance and belonging for all who encounter our systems.
Focused locally, leading regionally, and serving statewide, the Education Services Team strives to ensure safety, significance and belonging for all who encounter our systems.
The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to announce the continuation of Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year to honor exemplary educators in every region of the state!
Regional Teachers of the Year will receive a cash prize of $500 and will be celebrated across the state.Ā The 2022 Oregon Teacher of the Year will receive a $5,000 cash prize (with a matching $5,000 going to their school!) and serve as a spokesperson and representative for all Oregon teachers.
Anyone can nominate a teacher! All Oregonians are encouraged to nominate their favorite teacher today at: oregonteacheroftheyear.org
In 2020-2021, SOESD provided SSA/SIA support to its 13 component districts and eligible charter schools. SOESDās specialized support team provided the assistance and expertise needed for eligible charter schools & districts to meet ODE SIA funding requirements. Support and complementary professional learning opportunities identified by districts and charter schools were also provided directly to educators and education staff.
Click here to read more about the programās successful launch. To enroll in new courses, visit PDNetworks here.
In 2020-2021, SOESD launched webPD online professional learning courses in response to feedback from its component districts. Courses were taught in five terms throughout the year via Canvas over a five week period each term. Eligible course completers earned five Professional Development Units (PDUs) per course completed.
Click here to read more about the programās successful launch. To enroll in new courses, visit PD Networks here.
Southern Oregon Education Service District is a community of practice recognized by the STEM Learning Ecosystems Initiative. In partnership with the Afterschool Alliance and the STEM Funders Network, the Southern Oregon Education Service District is embarking on exciting work to expand the amount of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education opportunities offered in diverse learning spaces. These types of opportunities are made more accessible to youth through expanding local partnerships, coordinating community-led STEM activities, and more. This position is based in Medford, Oregon.
We would like to share with our families and the community that SOESD expects to offer full time, in-person learning through SOESD programs this fall, while we support students in districts we serve where schools will similarly be reopening for full time, in-person learning . These expectations are informed by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) announcement of the Resiliency Framework for the 2021-2022 school year. ODE is scheduled to release an update to the Resiliency Framework in partnership with public health authorities for COVID-19 safety measures on or before July 22. This will further inform and help finalize plans that we’ll share for serving students during the 2021-22 school year. For further information, please see the Ready Schools Safe Learners Resiliency Framework for the 2021-2022 school year.
Despite all the obstacles presented this past year, 5 student teams completed a film for the 48 Video Challenge.
2025-2026 program year information coming soon
Address: 2692 Williams Hwy, Grants Pass, ORĀ 97527
Contact Name: Oralia Elias
Phone: 541-292-3289
Email: yfigueroa497@gmail.com
Provider Type: Family Child Care / Home-based Preschool
Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages: Spanish and English
Program offers classroom instruction in: Spanish and English
Transportation is available: No
Preschool Promise Operating Hours:
Does this site offer extended care hours? Yes
Program is currently listed with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) aka “DHS Listed” and able to accept Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidies? Yes
Preschool Promise Program Year:
Description:Ā The Mission of La Casa del Ćrbol [The Treehouse] is to offer high quality education, and areas of interest have been prepared to provide a safe and comfortable environment with creative and reflective capacity, rich with training and educational experiences, helping in the formation of moral, ethical, and cultural values that help children to develop all of their abilities and talents, keeping in mind the skills and abilities of each child within a framework of rules that promote individual respect and love for oneself, for others, and for the environment. Promoting committed family participation, which contributes to the success of the child, the family and the community.
The Vision of La Casa del Ćrbol [The Treehouse] is for all children to receive high-quality education in an environment of equity and inclusion, recognizing that each child is singular, and therefore it is necessary to make individualized adaptations to create strategies to support their development, that is, including making adaptations to cover the needs of each one of the children, where there is no prejudice based on their race, language, or beliefs, avoiding stereotypes, valuing these first years of life, promoting inclusion and diversity.
The Philosophy of La Casa del Ćrbol is to promote the curiosity of every child in a multicultural environment where dignity is provided for their culture, language, beliefs and customs, and in this way the child gets the best performance for his or her development and reinforces his or her own identity. Families are encouraged to collaborate and make suggestions, knowing that their viewpoints will be respected and valued when it comes time to make decisions related to childrenās development, therefore I will make sure to show them empathy and sensitivity. A weekly study plan is prepared, designed with activities to support each child, keeping in mind their abilities and their own interests, with a goal being development in all areas, the observations and evaluations of each child being necessary, as they are the guide for covering all their needs. Play is an important tool for developing self-control and promoting language, cognition, and social competency. Knowing that the important thing is that we teach them to recognize their emotions and provide them strategies to be able to regulate themselves, which is necessary for conscious coexistence, which is to say, helping them to develop respect for the dignity of other people and also respect for their own rights and responsibilities as well as those of others, establishing equal relations and avoiding all types of violence, allowing them to prepare their own rules and thus learn to have good relations and work in collaboration with those around them, and in this way inclusion and respect for diversity arises in a natural manner. In La Casa del Ćrbol [The Treehouse], we follow a mixture of philosophies, primarily Waldorf, the child is encouraged to love, respect and care for our planet so they can make this connection with the environment.
My educational purpose is to be able to have a positive impact on the life of a child, families, and society, and this is why I make sure not to forget my role and the responsibility I have to deliver high-quality education, and therefore I have to pay attention to the methods that I use in teaching, what I teach and the way I do it, including that the way of evaluation must be in a conscious manner. I have learned that when children have time and materials, they express themselves in their way, freely and at their own pace.
Experience or specialized trainings:Ā I have attended RCC Community College since the year 2012, in which I completed basic education for childcare, and I continue to attend college to this day, regularly taking advanced classes, classes focused on child development, I attend conferences every year and trainings to continue learning more about child development, in this way I prepare myself to provide high-quality care, implementing best practices in childcare and thus being able to comply with the standards indicated by the State. Through the years, I have had the opportunity to provide my services to children of different ages, but in the past year I have only had children of preschool age, meanwhile I continue to be focused on acquiring more knowledge and continuing to progress in quality. I have participated in the Spark program and have received 3 stars. I continue to work to get a 4-star grade and ORO has given me a step 9 qualification.
COLLEGE CLASSES:
TRAININGS:
SUPPORTING CHILDREN WHIT AUTISM AND OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SETTINGS.
Challenging behaviors in the home looking at behaviors from a different perspective during crisis.
Understanding the ABC’s of Behavior a closer look at addressing challenging behavior.
Back to school tips and tools.
Navigating Difficult Things: Awareness of suicide from a family perspective.
Just Breathe⦠How to stay calm in difficult times.
Emergency Preparation for Child care Programs ā Part 1
Emergency Preparation for Child care Programs ā Part 2
Mind and Hearts Together: Inseparable Tools for Learning.
Emphasizing the Arts in your STEAM Practice
Introduction to Health and Safety in the Childcare Environment.
Recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.
Introduction to the environment Rating Scales (ERS).
Lead Analysis.
DHS child care provider Orientation.
Safe Sleep.
First Aid.
Prevention Is Better Than Curing.
What if everybody understood child development? Featuring Rae Pica.
Analyzing inclusion of children with different learning capabilities.
Understanding trauma in child development.
Planning your curriculum 2.1
The freedom of outdoor play.
Over the years, I have had the opportunity to provide my services to children of different ages, and in this last year, to children of preschool age, I have participated in the SPARK program and have received 3 stars, right now I am working to reach 4 stars. ORO has given me a step 10 qualification. I take 3 classes a year at the community college.
Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.):Ā Yes
2025-2026 program year information coming soon
Address: 3996 Avenue H, White City, ORĀ 97503
Contact Name: Gabriela Lozano
Phone: 541-778-1153
Email: gabylg80@gmail.com
Provider Type: Family Child Care / Home-based Preschool
Program curriculum is primarily offered in: Spanish
Classroom staff can communicate with your child in: Spanish and English
* Participating Preschool Promise programs are inclusive and open to all children regardless of their primary language. Preschool Promise programs may need to reach out to Preschool Promise coaches for tools and resources to help them support communication in other languages
Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages: Spanish
*Program staff may need to use translation tools and/or services to provide communication in other languages to families if needed
Transportation is available: No
Preschool Promise Operating Hours:
Does this site offer extended care hours? Yes
Program is currently listed with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) aka “DHS Listed” and able to accept Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidies? Yes
Preschool Promise Program Year:
Description:Ā Whereas Child Development is a continuous process of change that brings the human being to reach levels of maturity in order to become independent, productive, functional, and happy adults.
We declare that every child has the right to receive learning opportunities that stimulate their Comprehensive Development, that respond to their interests and needs. Experience confirms that it is through play that children enjoy and learn, impacting the different areas of development, with special emphasis on attention in social interactions in order to progressively and gradually develop new abilities. Convinced that play develops physical abilities, knowledge and communication, that they become stronger through interaction with other children and adults. Adults make sure to stimulate Social Development in a atmosphere of humanity, respect for individual differences with honesty, the same applies to communication with families.
We use the Creative Curriculum and the project method to develop our learning activities, in addition to continuous observation of our students, to ensure that we provide activities that respond to their individual needs and interests. We register progress both in individual goals for each and every student as well as for the group in general. Our commitment is to provide a stimulating environment that responds to the needs and interests of the children and their families, supporting them in their preparation to successfully navigate within the School System, with respect for individual differences, emphasizing attention in Socioemotional Development. Currently our services are during the swing shift with the intention of serving families that work during this time and which makes it difficult to care for their children.
Experience or specialized trainings: I am a Preschool teacher more than 20 years. I have a Bachelor Degree ECE and I have experience working as an Early Interventionist since 2015. (Special Education 0-3) I have training hours on Positive Intervention SupportĀ and conscious Discipline.
Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.): No
Other services provided: I workĀ with families and other providers in this community to connect families with services that they need. Like Special Education and Child Development services, providing information and support about other services available in the community.
2025-2026 program year information coming soon
Address: 2555 Walnut Ave., Grants Pass, ORĀ 97527
Contact Name: Michelle Gallas
Phone: 541-507-1955
Email: imaginethatjp@gmail.com
Program Website: imagine-that-creative-childrens-center.business.site/
Provider Type: Center-based
Program curriculum is primarily offered in: English
Classroom staff can communicate with your child in: English
* Participating Preschool Promise programs are inclusive and open to all children regardless of their primary language. Preschool Promise programs may need to reach out to Preschool Promise coaches for tools and resources to help them support communication in other languages
Program can offer verbal and written communication in the following languages: English
*Program staff may need to use translation tools and/or services to provide communication in other languages to families if needed
Transportation is available: No
Preschool Promise Operating Hours:
Does this site offer extended care hours? Yes, but availability may be limited. Extended care hours are subject to change. Please inquire with program for updates.
Program is currently listed with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) aka “DHS Listed” and able to accept Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) subsidies? Yes
Preschool Promise Program Year:
Description:
Vision Statement
The vision of Imagine That… Creative Children’s Center llc., is to provide quality education programs that engage young children and their families in activities that inspire innovative thinking, encourage healthy social and emotional development, and promote positive community experiences. It is our hope that by empowering children and their families with creative opportunities, they will discover the joy of lifelong learning.
Philosophy
It is our belief that by providing a creative arts based eco-friendly environment, rich in nature-based sensory experiences, young children will explore their own innate curiosity and become active learners. This active learning process, supported by multiple opportunities and levels of developmentally appropriate curriculum, will help provide access to a wide range of authentic learning possibilities for all children. By further building an active community based support system for families through staff development, and parent education opportunities, it is our intention to set a high quality standard for the education of all children.
Program utilizes social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum or approach (example: Conscious Discipline, Second Step, etc.):Ā Yes