Updated on August 7, 2025
The Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC)’s Birth Through Five Literacy Plan (BT5) sets a vision for improving early literacy outcomes for Oregon children ages birth through five. DELC is developing a set of rules to clarify the purpose of the BT5 Literacy Plan and specify how funding will be administered across grants and contracts in support of implementing the plan. Strategies outlined in the plan include administering funds to support culturally specific early literacy, engage families, train early childhood educators, and support language preservation efforts led by federally recognized tribes in Oregon.
DELC is seeking diverse voices to represent families, early learning programs, and early learning system community partners.
Apply today to give input on the Birth Through Five Literacy Program!
We are seeking diverse voices to represent groups within Oregon’s Early Learning system. Committee members may include:
- Families
- Early Learning and Care programs and providers, specifically who participate in DELC funded grant programs
- Representatives from culturally specific, community-based organizations
- Early Learning Hub representatives
- Tribal Nations representatives
- Representatives from organizations that deliver early literacy programming
Participants will be reimbursed for their time dedicated to this RAC and will positively impact Oregon’s children, families, early learning programs, and communities. Applications are due September 8th, 2025 .
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 8th, 2025
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QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? Please contact Liz Hauck at 503-507-4603. elizabeth.hauck@delc.oregon.gov