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Four Rivers Early Learning Hub
Building Bridges: Columbia Gorge Education & Workforce Collaborative
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APPENDIX
Pre-school matrix. This provides responses gleaned during interviews with pre-school providers across the five-county region of
the Four Rivers Early Learning Hub. Pre-schools are referenced by numbers and intentionally not named in this
table.
Pre-school by ref. number:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Service area characterized as:
The Dalles or Hood River urban
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Rural x x x x x x x x Frontier x x x x x
QRIS rating if applicable: 4 3 4 5 5 3
Seat capacity 16 38 72 45 38 22 6 121 18 58 16 37 18 16 40 96 20 33 12 24 20 260/135 30 18 6 16 20 10 20
Average enrollment (actual)
12-14 38 65 45 38 22 6 121 10 40 16 22 18 16 38 96 20 20 5 14 13 64/38 24 18 6 20 9 5 19
Head Start/OPK/EHS/MHS
6 38 51 13HS 38 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 18 16 40 96 0 0 6 0 5 395 0 18 0 0 6 5 1
Demographics by % Anglo 97 50 100 30 98 99 50 95 98 75 50 65 95 80 50 60 95 100 1 100 50 98 90 99 100 95
Latino 1 50 70 2 1 50 5 2 25 50 35 5 20 40 40 5 99 50 10 4
Pacific Islander 10 1 1
Native American 1 African-American
Income level: Low - Med - High
LM L LM LM L LM LM LMH M MH MH M L L L L LM LM L MH LM L MH L LM MH LM L MH
Use standard transition form?
MCCC Head Start x x x x x x x x x The Dalles P-3 x x x x x x
Other /Assessment form serves
x x x x x x x x
None x x x x x x x
Curricula (may be combination):
Creative Curriculum x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
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Handwriting Without Tears
x x x x x x x x x x
PBIS x x x Pocketful of Feelings x x x x x x x
Second Steps x x x x x x x x x x x x x Reggio-Emilia x
Mother Goose x x x x Oak x
I'm Moving, I'm Learning
x
Healthy Kids/Health in Action x x x
Conscious Discipline x x Other formal x x x x x x x x
Self-developed x x x x
Lesson plans only x x x Minimal to none x
Assessment tool(s):
TS-Gold x x x x x x x x x x x x x x ASQ / ASQ SE x x x x x x x x
P3 transition form serves x x
DECA x x x x x x Portage
Self-developed x x x x x x x x x
Observation and/or narrative x x x x x x
Other formal x
Minimal to none x x
Advise of number transferring?
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N N Y NA Y Y N N Y Y N Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y
Assess. Freq.: F-W-S-Sm- C'tinuous
C FWS FWS FWSSU FWS FS FWS FS FS FWS FWS FWS FWS FWS FWS C FWS WS FWS FWS FWSS
Process for kindergarten trans.
Classroom visits x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Compare curricula x x x x x x x x x x x x
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Regular communication
(ex.: P-3)
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Interpersonal skills x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Kindergarten classroom behavior
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Kindergarten academics
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Minimal direct communication x x x x x x x
Tuition - Public rate
Free or nominal x x x x x x x x x $50 - $100 / month x x x x $101-200 / month x x x x x x x x
$201 - $500 / month x x x x x $501 + / month x x x
Discount / sliding scale? x x
Free time (unstructured)
1 -2 - 3 -4 hrs/day 1 1 1.5-hr.
1.5-hr. 45min 45min 1 2 1 1.45hr 1 1.45hr EHS 2 1 1 2.5 1.5 1 2 1.5 2.5 1 1 2.5 1 40min 1
Screen time
Computer x x x x x x x Movie, integrated
with curriculum x x x x x x x x x x x x x
TV None allowed x x x x x x x x x x x
Tactile / sensory
Many - Few M M M M M M M M M ? M M M M M M F M M ? M M M M M M M M M
Students transfer to:
Chenowith x x x x x x x x x x
Dry Hollow x x x x x x x x x Col. Wright x x x x x x x x May Street x x x x x x x x x x x
Westside x x x x x x x x x x x x
Mid-Valley x x x x x x x x x Mosier Charter
School x x x x
Pine Grove x
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Parkdale x x x x x x Whitson x x x x x x x Sherman x x
Dallesport x x Dufur x x
South County (Maupin) x
Arlington x
Condon Elementary x Spray x Fossil x
Mitchell x Private or other x x x x x x x
Relationship with school(s)
Very close; strong personal trust
x x x x x x x x x x x x
Generally helpful x x x x x Varies by school x x x x
Somewhat distant x x x x Almost non-existent x x x x x x
Common Core familarity
Familiar / favorable x x x x x x x x
Familiar / not favorable x x x x x x Familiar / no opinion x x x x x x x
No familiarity x x x x
Socio-emotional issues?
Stable or none x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Declining x Escalating x x x x x x x x x x x x
Community resources - Primary
Child Care Partners x x x x x x x x x x x x ESD (U.-Mor., N. Cent., Col.
Gorge x x x x x
Adult & Family Services x x x x x x x x x The Next Door x x x
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Early Intervention x x x x x x x x x x CASA
Center for Living x x x x x x Inclusive Childcare x
KidsSense x x x Head Start x x x
YouthThink x x Community Counseling
Solutions x x x x
Julie Smith x x x Other (includes MCCC) x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Minimal to none x x
Required professional training
15 hours CE/ year x x x x x x x x x x x
More than 15 hrs. CE/ year x x x x Seminars, conferences x x x x
None required x Degree/cert. req. or in
process x x x x x x x x x x x x
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Selected site photos (additional photos available upon request)
Vocabulary – Mitchell Pre-School
Belmont Head Start class assignment system
North Sherman – Kid-sized furnishings
Petersburg Head Start math poster
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Spray Pre-school – Garden table
Sherman Pre-School word list
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Transition Forms: Sample transition forms and learning milestone tracking tools from selected pre-
schools in the Four Rivers Hub region. Additional examples can be provided upon request.
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Building Bridges: Columbia Gorge Education & Workforce Collaborative focus
teams, priorities and measures
Early School
Success:
Team LEARN
Early Learning
Grades K-5
Healthcare/CCO’s
STEM/GTA
Social Services
CBO’s
Four Rivers Hub
representative
College & Career
Readiness:
Team LIVE
Grades 6-14
Community
colleges
STEM/GTA
Industry CEO’s
OED/
WorkSource
Wash./LWIB
CBO’s
Access to Higher
Education:
Team THRIVE
High school
principals
Comm. Colleges
STEM/GTA
Universities
Industry CEO’s
Healthcare/CCO’s
CBO’s
Chambers & SBDC
Growing an
Economic
Ecosystem:
Team CONNECT
MCEDD
MCHA
CRGC
CCO’s
CBO’s
STEM/GTA
Chambers &
SBDC
One rep. each
from LEARN,
LIVE, THRIVE
STEM – Leads from each Focus Team coordinate bi-state regional STEM initiatives within RAC
Focus team priorities:
Team LEARN
PreK to K transition
Early school success
Team LIVE
Close the skills gap
College & work
readiness
Team THRIVE
Expand pathways to
continuing education
Team CONNECT
Align education &
training with other
regional strategies
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Focus team measures:
Team LEARN
Percentage children
with completed
developmental
screens
Percentage
Pathways referrals
completed
Percentage parents
accessing BP
parenting
Percentage of
children in
pre-school
Percentage of Pre-3
children attending
regularly
Percentage of
students screened for
reading proficiency
and intervened when
indicated
Percentage of
students meeting 3rd
grade reading
Percentage of
students meeting
SBAC reading and
math in 5th grade
Reduction in
childhood obesity
rates
Team LIVE
Percentage of
students meeting
SBAC in 8th grade
Percentage of
students with seven
credits by start of
10th grade
Percentage of
students meeting
11th grade SBAC
Community college
retention rate
Percentage of
college freshmen
earning certificate
within two years or
degree within four
years
Number of
professional
internships filled by
local residents
annually
Team THRIVE
Number of post-
grade degrees
awarded to local
residents
Number of degree
partnerships or
articulation
agreements
Percentage of
community college
students
transferring to
university
Number of
community college
credits awarded to
high school
students prior to
high school
graduation
Team CONNECT
Reduction in
employee
recruitment costs
Increase in
employee retention
Increase in number
of qualified local
job applicants
Increase in number
of college graduates
working in chosen
field after three
years
Increase in
attainable housing
stock
Increase in public
transportation
options
Increase in use of
public transportation
to school and
workplace
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Appendix G: Columbia Gorge Education & Workforce Collaborative draft governance model, Statements of
Commitment and Sept. 23 Collaborative board minutes.
Building Bridges: Columbia Gorge
Education & Workforce Collaborative
Board of Directors: 17 Members
K-12 (Oregon and Washington) = 4
2015-16 Board Chair: Jerry Lewis, Superintendent, White Salmon Valley School District
Dan Goldman, Superintendent, Hood River County School District
Candy Armstrong, Superintendent, North Wasco County School District
Mike Carroll, Superintendent, North Central Education Service District
Community Colleges (Oregon & Washington) = 2
Dr. Frank Toda, President, Columbia Gorge Community College
Karin Dunker, Educational Program Manager, Clark College in the Gorge
Oregon State University & Washington State University = 2
Anne Harris, Open Campus Coordinator, Oregon State University
Missy Cummins, Associate Professor/Extension, Washington State University
Industry CEOs (Oregon & Washington) = 4
Technology: Chris Lindstrom, Vice President, Human Resources, Insitu
Agriculture & Adv. Manufac.: Wendy Werner, Director, Human Resources, Orchard View
Farms Healthcare: TBD
Information technologies: TBD
Early Learning = 2
Coordinator, Four Rivers Early Learning Hub - TBD
Matthew Solomon, Executive Director, Mid-Columbia Children’s Council
Workforce Training (Oregon & Washington) = 2
Oregon – TBD
Patrick Baldoz, Director, South Central Workforce Council, Yakima WA
Community-Based Organization = 1
The Next Door, Inc.-Janet Hamada
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Executive Director
Reports to Board of Directors
Statements of Commitment: Columbia Gorge Education & Workforce
Collaborative:
Early School Success: Team LEARN We the undersigned commit to: • Ensure our organization is represented at board meetings of the Columbia Gorge Education &
Workforce Collaborative (meetings six times per year) • Consider in-kind support for related grant applications • Continually seek new opportunities to reach underserved populations • Use research to guide program recommendations • Encourage and recommend regular communication of expectations, challenges, barriers and best
practices between pre-school and kindergarten instructors • Identify barriers and solutions to increase the percent of students at low risk for kindergarten
success as measured by the OKA or other appropriate tool • Identify barriers and solutions to increase percentage of students at low risk for reading failure in
3rd and 5th grades as measured by State Assessment • Provide access to data which would already be gathered in order to track Focus Team measures as
stated in the Collaborative’s governance model • Contribute to the Collaborative’s report to be presented by March 2016 detailing progress toward
the Collaborative’s success measures
Supt. Candy Armstrong, North Wasco County School District Supt. Mike Carroll, North Central Education Service District
Supt. Dan Goldman, Hood River County School District Supt. Jerry Lewis, White Salmon Valley School District
Christa Rude, Four Rivers Early Learning Hub Coordinator
College and Career Readiness: Team LIVE We the undersigned commit to: • Ensure our organization is represented at board meetings of the Columbia Gorge
Education & Workforce Collaborative (meetings six times per year) • Consider in-kind support for related grant applications • Continually seek new opportunities to reach underserved populations • Use research to guide program recommendations • Identify barriers and solutions toward increasing the number of students taking Advanced
Placement or International Baccalaureate high school coursework. • Identify barriers and solutions to expand the number of students transitioning from high school to
college, with a focus on students of color, English learners and economically disadvantaged
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students • Encourage avenues to promote internships, early college credit, applied learning opportunities in
partnership with business and industry, and other strategies to support college and work readiness
• Help identify strategies to close the workforce skills gap through industry partnerships and other opportunities
• Help the Collaborative establish five (5) specific, on-going internship tracks with business and industry sectors by March 2016
Supt. Candy Armstrong, North Wasco County School District Patrick Baldoz, Director, South Central Workforce Development Council
Jordana Barclay, Workforce Initiatives Project Manager, Oregon Employment Dept. Supt. Mike Carroll, North Central Education Service District
Missy Cummins, 4-H Regional Specialist, Washington State University Extension Karin Duncker, Educational Program Manager, Clark College
Supt. Dan Goldman, Hood River County School District Ann Harris, Open Campus Director, Oregon State University Ryan Hartman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Insitu
Supt. Jerry Lewis, White Salmon Valley School District Jessica Metta, Executive Director, Gorge Technology Alliance
Dr. Frank Toda, President, Columbia Gorge Community College Wendy C. Werner, Human Resources Manager, Orchard View Farms, Inc.
Access to Higher Education: Team THRIVE We the undersigned commit to: • Ensure our organization is represented at board meetings of the Columbia Gorge Education &
Workforce Collaborative (meetings six times per year) • Consider in-kind support for related grant applications • Continually seek new opportunities to reach underserved populations • Use research to guide program recommendations • Identify barriers and solutions toward increasing a culture of college and career beginning in
kindergarten and continuing throughout a student’s K-12 career • Help design appropriate strategies for students to obtain early college credit prior to high school
graduation • Encourage development of additional degree partnerships or articulation agreements between
community colleges and universities • Advise the Collaborative on strategies to expand the number of community college students
transferring to universities and other four-year institutions • Help the Collaborative identify and map, by June 2016, critical milestones to create two new STEM-
related instructional programs that bridge community colleges and universities serving the Columbia Gorge region
Supt. Candy Armstrong, North Wasco County School District
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Patrick Baldoz, Director, South Central Workforce Development Council Jordana Barclay, Workforce Initiatives Project Manager, Oregon Employment Dept.
Supt. Mike Carroll, North Central Education Service District Missy Cummins, 4-H Regional Specialist, Washington State University Extension
Karin Duncker, Educational Program Manager, Clark College Supt. Dan Goldman, Hood River County School District
Ann Harris, Open Campus Director, Oregon State University Ryan Hartman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Insitu
Supt. Jerry Lewis, White Salmon Valley School District Jessica Metta, Executive Director, Gorge Technology Alliance
Dr. Frank Toda, President, Columbia Gorge Community College Wendy C. Werner, Human Resources Manager, Orchard View Farms
Growing an Economic Ecosystem: Team CONNECT We the undersigned commit to: • Ensure our organization is represented at board meetings of the Columbia Gorge Education &
Workforce Collaborative (meetings six times per year) • Consider in-kind support for related grant applications
• Continually seek new opportunities to reach underserved populations
• Help identify strategies to expand use of the Columbia Gorge Internship Network
• Help the Collaborative establish five (5) internship tracks by March 2016
• Support the Collaborative’s efforts to connect students and employees with housing, transportation and other human service resources
• Help the Collaborative regularly identify current and anticipated workforce skills in order to inform curriculum planning
• Help identify barriers and solutions to establish pre-apprenticeship workforce training opportunities
• While recognizing and protecting proprietary information, provide to the extent possible cumulative data on employee recruitment, placement and retention in order to help the Collaborative track success measures identified in the governance model.
Supt. Candy Armstrong, North Wasco County School District
Patrick Baldoz, Director, South Central Workforce Development Council Jordana Barclay, Workforce Initiatives Project Manager, Oregon Employment Dept.
Supt. Mike Carroll, North Central Education Service District Missy Cummins, 4-H Regional Specialist, Washington State University Extension
Karin Duncker, Educational Program Manager, Clark College Supt. Dan Goldman, Hood River County School District Janet Hamada, Executive Director, The Next Door, Inc.
Ann Harris, Open Campus Director, Oregon State University Ryan Hartman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Insitu
Supt. Jerry Lewis, White Salmon Valley School District Jessica Metta, Executive Director, Gorge Technology Alliance
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Dr. Frank Toda, President, Columbia Gorge Community College Wendy C. Werner, Human Resources Manager, Orchard View Farms
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Minutes: September 23, 2015
Attending: Supt. Jerry Lewis – White Salmon Valley SD
Frank Toda – CGCC President
Geri Robinson representing Chris Lindstrom - Insitu
Paul Lindberg- Consultant
Karin Duncker- Clark College in the Gorge
Wendy Werner- Orchard View Farms
Lisa Harness, Klickitat County 4-H WSU
Kelly Newell, WSU Outreach & Program Director, WSU Global Campus
Janet Hamada, The Next Door Incorporated
Jessica Metta - Mid Columbia Economic Development District/Gorge Technology Alliance
Matthew Solomon - Mid Columbia Children’s Council
Ann Harris - OSU Open Campus
Peg Caliendo - CGCC
Patrick Baldoz, South Central Workforce Council
Dan Spatz - Co-Convener
Gary Peterson- CGESD, Co-Convener
Candy Armstrong: NWSD21 Superintendent
Christa Rude – Four Rivers Early Learning Hub
1. Welcome and Introductions: Gary Peterson convened the meeting and noted that in the absence of
Oregon Solutions staff Heidi McGowan, he and Dan Spatz would facilitate. Introductions were made
around the table and on the phone.
2. History: Dan Spatz provided a brief History of the Regional Achievement Collaborative (RAC)
2012- Stronger Economies together MCEDD/USDA Identified barriers; Regional Center of Innovation;
Oregon Solutions convened a series of sessions to develop the draft governance model presented for
approval today.
3. Oregon Legislation that has impacted the work:
2013 legislation funded pilot sites for “Regional Achievement Compacts” (as a pilot of 5) with a
focus on alignment on Birth to Workforce from Business and Education Sectors. An AD HOC
opportunity to have a dialog about how to address this.
Also historically there was the OEIB that had responsibility for setting up the RACS. There are
now 14 RACs set up in Oregon. In 2015 Legislature, OEIB was transitioned to a “task force” and
also there has remained a strong interest in the RACs. We know there are funds available but we
don’t know where they are and how they are available.
Three main interface points:
STEM funding to RACs - a key focus
CTE Technical Education totaled $35 million and had connectivity to RACs.
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Early Childhood Education - about $15 million and the Four Rivers Early Learning Hub overlays
the same counties as the RAC. The Early Learning Hub legislation also dictates sector
representation on the board (different from the organic nature of the RAC.)
4. Selection of a Recorder for the Day
Gary asked Christa who gladly agreed.
5. REPORTS
A- State RAC Summit Dr. Toda: Materials were sent “reply all” to the group with handouts and Dr. Toda has Dropbox
available. There is a Columbia Gorge PowerPoint that represents this work. Key point: RACs are
being discussed as a way to distribute education funds in the state, with specific focus on Workforce
Innovation Opportunity Act. These conversations are also being had at the College Presidents’
meetings. While things are shifting across the field of Education in Oregon, HECC is working well.
There is a new community college group and conversations support local education options. The
Gorge is a great place to invest; the collective estimate of investments in this area is approximately
$135 million. TAKEAWAY: The next regional achievement collaborative summit should happen
here in The Dalles. The Governor’s office is definitely interested. We are positioned to leverage
support from Oregon for our region; acting now will support sustainability.
Dan Spatz: Common strand: Industry involvement is a must. When designed properly it
demonstrates return on investment. For example: “Milwaukie Strive Together” is led by industry, not
government (www.strivetogether.org ). K-20 is the pipeline for economic growth.
The emphasis of “place” as a factor in poverty; the need to focus on the equity lens to reach
populations of all colors and socio-economics; a huge focus for us.
TAKEAWAY: This doesn’t work unless industry sees a return on investment.
QUESTION (Hamada): Are any other Oregon RACs bi-state? No. What is the commitment of WA?
Jessica: There is a Washington STEM funding source from a non-profit that has some opportunities.
Superintendent Lewis: “Building Bridges”- As we are such close knit communities, we need to figure
out how to do this. (NOTED: 20% of CGCC students come from WA side of the Gorge with no
differentiation in student fees or charges. Reflective challenge: How do we protect that?)
Clark County has a border waiver that allows for Oregon students to receive same tuition as
Washington residents and President Knight is supportive of this regional policy. It is similar to the
scenario with Vancouver and Portland; noted that a significant number of Clark faculty are Portland
residents. Reciprocity also exists for the Columbia Gorge.
Geri: Insitu doesn’t differentiate; about a 50/50 split for workers, and she works with Clark College
WSU Global Campus charges in-state tuition for all participants
Patrick: Interest and participation are going to be dependent on the agency/institution. From
workforce development there is an interest in a joint effort; from a practical side funding has reduced
while demands are same. Secondly, as more synergy is created, it will generate interest from other
agencies or entities in Washington.
Peg: Reauthorization of WIOA will overlay everyone’s work; workforce investment boards are really
going to drive educational focus. Even if those boards are not physical partners, they are silent
partners at the federal funding level.
Matthew noted some parallels in early learning: There is a conference entitled “Starting Strong” in
Washington and a focus on P-3 alignment. Oregon also has a P-3 conference and prioritizes P-3
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efforts. There are also funding opportunities in Oregon/Washington. WA has an assessment strategy
using an abbreviated version of TSGold while Oregon conducts an annual Kindergarten Readiness
Assessment. Both states fund pre-school model based on Head Start: ECEAP (WA) and OPK (OR).
Also both states are thinking about universal pre-k. MCCC is also a bi-state entity.
B. Grant Funding Application: Paul reported - Due on August 28 from OEIB- Chief Education Officer Application Overview
o $20-50K for 18 months.
o We have received unofficial notice of the funding; possible $42,500
o Gratitude expressed for HR Supt. Goldman for fiscal support to create the grant (Paul as grant
writer; Dan helped with declarations of commitment)
o Grant written as a framework based on the RFA document; RAC entity recognized as being in
a “fragile developmental state” and also poised to develop as a cross border effort.
o Funding guidance designed to support coordinator for the RAC
C. Early Learning Hub – Christa noted key initiatives that might be of interest to this group in future: Kindergarten Partnership and Innovation: funding to link early childhood with K-12 efforts
Quality Rating Improvement System: a child care resource to industry in two respects:
o Quality care that brings peace of mind and increased productivity for current workforce
o Educationally focused care and interactions that lay foundation for future workforce.
Matthew added to comments above about WA/OR parallels in Early Education
D. Presentation to Governor Brown at Hood River Indian Creek Campus – Dr. Toda Governor supported bi-state approach.
The group demonstrated progress on the RAC and the Governor seemed impressed.
Dr. Toda suggested that 2016 statewide RAC summit occur in the Columbia Gorge. We will explore,
but if this is feasible scheduling needs to occur quickly.
F. Other MCEDD, Mid-Columbia Housing Authority, CGCC, Gorge Commission and MCCOG sponsored
Columbia Gorge Bi-State Legislative Summit on Sept. 11 in The Dalles. Patrick was there to represent
Klickitat and Skamania… that group talked about the comparisons of their work on economic
development mirroring this group’s conversation...
Jessica noted a great opportunity to share what the STEM is doing and meet Lindsey Capps
o RFP for STEM hubs is coming out in November
o Funding at $100-200K to develop planning around a STEM hub; being seen as regional
coordination around STEM coordination, possibly in concert with the RAC.
o Funding for implementation expected to follow
o Hood River, Wasco, and CGCC submitted an earlier proposal that was not accepted. Feedback
from initial submission indicated a need for further focus on region and diversity. Regional
Alliance has become involved and an increased focus on the Latino population, girls in
science, and rural poverty.
Janet Hamada – NDI’s Nuestra Comunidad Sana (“Our Healthy Community”) program is focused on health
promotion and Latino-driven entrepreneurial efforts.
6. Discussion/Action Items
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A. Conceptual Design for Board of Directors for Building Bridges Collaborative The Columbia Gorge Education & Workforce Collaborative governance model was reviewed. Feedback:
Only 2 industry representatives—is there a way to expand or build the representation?
o Suggested MCMC or other healthcare, since this is a major employer
o Chambers of Commerce
o Google
o Workforce Investment Boards
o (MCMC CEO Duane Francis is on East Cascades WIB)
Proposed: A sector approach
o Discussion on representation from Advanced Manufacturing, IT, Healthcare and Agriculture.
o There was general agreement that Agriculture could be represented under the broader category
of Advanced Manufacturing.
o Question about whether MCMC leadership could represent WA efforts… Note about Skyline
-- Possibly bring in KVH, Providence and MCMC
o Underwood Fruit in agriculture sector.
Suggested we formalize the sector or the group to be represented, inform them that they have a position at the
table and allow them to self-select representation.
Comment: If the goal from education is that we want adults who can work, advance and become community
members-- it would be great to have as many of the large employers at this table too.
Supt. Peterson discussed the relationship between the board and focus teams; it could be structured so the
board provides leadership and engages broader participation at the team level.
PROPOSED: Add IT (Google) and Healthcare (MCMC, Providence or Skyline) under the Industry CEOs
section of the governance board model. Karin Duncker moved to accept this proposal. Matthew Solomon
seconded. Unanimous approval of the revised governance structure.
B. Membership
Are members identified in the draft governance model acceptable to the group? Ann Harris moved to accept
the roster as submitted; Karin Duncker seconded. Unanimous approval.
C. Focus Teams: Suggested that one model would be to have a member of the board participating on each of the work teams.
There was also an invitation for discussion on recruitment and engagement of the appropriate people to
participate in the conversation.
Suggested that nominations for the sector could come from the Board.
Suggested that there be a strategy that would include marketing the Board at local meetings with an invitation
for self-nomination from interested community members.
Recognized a need for some kind of written overview or marketing material about the RAC.
Q: Does the grant have any language that could be utilized? A: Perhaps. Dan, Gary and Christa
to assist in supporting this draft to be sent out for others.
SUGGESTED to use technology for team meetings. ZOOM is a great tool; WSU (Kelly Newell) offers to
assist.
DETERMINED: Board Members will nominate individuals for focus teams and provide a basic biographical
sketch and a recommendation about which team they should serve on. A general template or structure about
the information requested for each nominee will be created in addition to a marketing document.
Recognized that these are beginning efforts and we are not yet prepared to implement focus teams.
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D. FISCAL Agent Conversation It may be the case where at both state and or local resources will be available. While we do not have to make a
decision today, board direction will be needed in the case of a grant award. CGESD has served as a fiscal
agent for this group.
E. Bylaws Another topic that Board will address: membership, terms, sectors, and also decision-making process. We
effectively have a board in place and if there are folks who would want to start work on this—volunteer efforts
would be welcome. Unknown what state requirements might be; we don’t want to move too far down the road
without this information. AGREED: to hold until funding status is known.
QUESTION: are there other bylaws available from different RACS in the state that might serve as a
foundation to build from? (TBD)
F. Leadership Need an interim role for someone to lead the effort and convene the group. At some point there is an
expectation that there would be an Executive Director/Coordinator. State funding could provide support.
CONSENSUS that Supt. Lewis be interim chair and convener. Dr. Toda and Kelly Newell offered technical
support. Supt. Lewis will look to Supt. Peterson and Dan to assist as needed.
Noted that another grant is being reviewed: Regional Promise Grant-- Dan Spatz shared details and
will be participating in an informational webinar and will share back with the group. The question
becomes: How do we ensure funding opportunities align with and do not distract from main focus?
It was noted that it would be great to have Washington’s input and perspective on how to cultivate
relationships around initiatives such as STEM hubs and early learning.
NEXT steps: Discussion with Dan, Candy and Dr. Toda: Does the Regional Promise grant of 2015-2017
align with our RAC, and might our largest school districts (Hood River, North Wasco and White Salmon
Valley) serve as core districts for the proposal, given that one district is in Washington? Could we apply as a
RAC?
Are there any other connections that need to be discussed? Early Learning? Workforce Initiatives?
Closing suggestion that the notion of an in-person meeting is the most effective strategy for Board level
discussions. Regarding frequency, this board has met bi-quarterly. Suggested that as a start-up, this might not
be enough. AGREED that an increased frequency at the beginning is useful.
Question: Has Goldendale School District participated in this group? Supt. Lewis keeps them informed.
Supt. Karen Douglas is new to Skamania County; very interested in Early Learning.
Follow-up Actions:
o Notes from Dr. Toda- available from him upon request
o Also an updated PowerPoint to reflect the changes from today will be sent out to the group by
Dr. Toda.
o Notes from this meeting will be sent from the ESD
o Marketing document from ESD and Dan and also nomination template will be developed
o Next meeting date to be scheduled when funding status is determined. A Doodle poll will be
distributed at that time.
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Supt. Lewis commented about the regional nature of this initiative and the importance of everyone having an
active role. Meeting adjourned at 11:20 AM
Respectfully submitted by Christa Rude, Four Rivers Early Learning Hub
ACRONYM EXPANSION ACRONYM EXPANSION
CEO Chief Executive Officer OEIB Oregon Education Investment Board
CGCC Columbia Gorge Community College RAC Regional Achievement Collaborative
CGESD Columbia Gorge Education Service District RFP Request for Proposal(s)
ESD Education Service District SD School District
HECC Higher Education Coordinating Commission STEM Science Technology Engineering and Math
IT Information Technology TSGold Teaching Strategies Gold
KVH Klickitat Valley Health USDA Unites States Department of Agriculture
MCCC Mid-Columbia Children's Council WA Washington
MCEDD Mid-Columbia Economic Development District WIB Workforce Investment Board
MCMC Mid-Columbia Medical Center WIOA Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
NDI Next Door Incorporated WSU Washington State University
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K-3 question set
District Information
Do you have full day kindergarten?
What curriculum do you use? K-1-2-3
Is the curriculum aligned throughout these grades?
What sort of screening/progress monitoring do you conduct for K-3 literacy?
How is student info passed from one grade level teacher to the next year?
What sort of support does the district or ESD provide for increasing reading proficiency in K-3?
What training and continuing education is available to your teachers?
What type of extended learning time do you have in summer for students in K, 1, 2, 3?
Do you have afterschool programs for K-1-2-3?
If so, what is the focus? Who leads? Is transportation provided?
Do you have partnerships with local community based organizations for services?
Is there a K-3 literacy PLC in the area? Or any collaboration between K-3 teachers in school? In the
district?
Kindergarten
How do you communicate with preschools about children you expect to enter K?
If so, what information do you get and how do you receive it?
Do you use a standard transition form for students entering Kindergarten?
If not, how do you obtain and record information for specific students?
Do you use a standard Kindergarten readiness assessment?
If so, how is this assessment used?
How do you identify students who need extra help before they enroll in K?
If so, what extra supports do you provide?
How is this done in practice?
Are students prepared when they come to Kindergarten… aside from what the assessments say?
What is your experience?
What are most common types of areas where incoming K students struggle? Behavior, learning,
articulation, fine motor skills, etc.
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K-3 interview results
Arlington Hood River SWCSD Mitchell Fossil Condon Sherman NWCSD Dufur
Early Learning Articulation: Kinder Assessment
*OKA Teacher assessment
OKA Teacher Assess
OKA Teacher Assess
OKA Teacher Assess
OKA Teacher Assess
OKA Teacher Assess
OKA Teacher Assess
OKA Teacher Assess
OKA Teacher Assess
Effective Curriculum: Research-based Curriculum (reading)
Journeys Wonders McGraw Hill 1-3 ~ Kinder uses her own
Treasures None Fountas & Pinnell Literacy
Reading Streets
Wonders Journeys
Effective Curriculum: Research-based Reading Intervention
Small group reading intervention with in-class reading specialist or educational assistant
Many available
1-3 Curric. based
RTI used as district
Title I Small groups across grades; after-school
Title I Small group reading interventions
Title I; Curriculum based SMART
Curriculum based; small groups
Progress Monitoring: Data-based decisions/consistent assessments
STARS once or twice every two weeks DIBELS once a quarter
K-5 EZ CBM; SRI 3rd Gr. OAKS
DIBELS 1x/qtr
EZ CBM DIBELS 1x/qtr
Curriculum based
DIBELS (3x/yr) Zoo Phonics (kinders)
RTI; EZCBM
Curriculum based
Implementation Support: Reading Interventionists (staff)
N/A Each Elem. has Instr. Asst.
Title I N/A N/A N/A N/A .5 literacy aide in Kinder
Implementation Support: School Literacy Specialists
Librarian: Master
library science) Two classroom teachers have reading special endorsement
Each school has Liter Specialist
Title I Coordinator
.5 fte Title I K-8; Targeted Title I
Title I after-school
Title I Title I 1.5 fte Title I Math; Literacy (2015-16)
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District Support: District Literacy Specialists
N/A
1.0 fte Title I Coordinator
N/A N/A N/A Training for Wonders
1.5 fte Title I Math; Literacy (2015-16)
After School: Extended Day programs
No; 4 day school weeks
Some schools
PM tutoring M-Th ~ 4H pgms
1 hr. 4 days/wk academ social
None 4 long days
Reading groups; Title I Art Pgms Music
SCORE 3 days/wk Tutoring, other pgm Trans incl.
Some academic, some activity, all volunteer
Limited 4H; robotics
After School: Partnerships with community based organizations
4-H Art Therapy classes
Some pshps 4-H Garden Club
Wheeler Cty Comm Schools Pgm
N/A 4-H N/A Parks & Rec 4-H; Friends of Dufur Arts in Ed
Summer School: Extended Year programs
No Migrant SS Title IA SS
Summer school, 4 days/wk w/trans.
N/A Summer Reading; 2 wks K-6
Some reading; teacher vols.
N/A Kinder Jumpstart (1 yr); Summer Migrant
Title I summer; 3-4 da/wk Academic, literacy
Professional Learning Communities: Teaming/Leadership
School based PLCs
PLC for teachers; RTI every 6 wks
PLC for teachers; weekly
No, 36 miles from nearest comm.
Informally No, too far from other comm
Alt. weeks; K-3 team 4-6 team
PLC on early release days
PLC: late start Tuesday;
Staffing and Professional Development
On going in-house professional development 1 conference per teacher per year
Limited Title I; Title II; $1,000/y@PSU per teacher
In-house through NCESD
PDX, ESD, Online
2-day trainings; consultants
District pays for CE
District pays 6 credit hrs per year; 2 days each fall
ESD; PD funds available (little used) Visit other schools
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For More Information about this report, please contact:
Christa Rude, Coordinator
Four Rivers Early Learning Hub – Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco and Wheeler counties
Columbia Gorge ESD
Office: (541) 506-2255