Ready for School Initiative

Early Childhood			Kindergarten
	Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten State funded Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten programs focus on early learning and offer experiences that enhance children’s cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development. Programs are available in all 36 counties and follow federal Head Start performance standards. Grantees serve low-income children, 3-5 years old, and their families.			Full-Day Kindergarten The goal of full-day kindergarten is to increase quality learning time for young students. The research is clear that extended time must be quality time in order to impact student achievement. A program model with articulated, desired outcomes assures program focus and direction. Alignment between instruction and assessment must be apparent.

Associated Web Pages

• Early Childhood and Kindergarten
  Links to information about Oregon's Early Childhood and Kindergarten programs
• Full-Day Kindergarten Implementation Committee
  Full Day Kindergarten Implementation Committee

• Early Childhood Contact:

Laurie Danahy (503) 947-6500
Early Childhood Education - Oregon Prekindergarten Specialist

• Kindergarten Contact:

Catherine Heaton (503) 947-5714
Office of Student Learning & Partnerships - Education Specialist