Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care is seeking a contractor to revise and update the Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines. The guidelines will ensure stronger alignment with Oregon's Early Literacy Framework, incorporate updated standards and Tribal perspectives, and extend the guidelines to include infants and toddlers within the birth-to-five continuum. The contractor will provide a comprehensive and equity-centered framework to improve early literacy outcomes for children from birth to age five. The scope of work includes revising and updating the guidelines, providing research-aligned and developmentally appropriate professional training and coaching for direct service staff, and supporting language revitalization efforts led by federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon. • The contractor will work with the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care to develop a comprehensive and equity-centered framework. • The contractor will provide research-aligned and developmentally appropriate professional training and coaching for direct service staff. • The contractor will support language revitalization efforts led by federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon. • The contractor will ensure the guidelines are accessible and usable for early learning and care professionals, system leaders, and community partners. • The contractor will provide a final report and presentation of the revised guidelines.