CCU-December-2025 – News & Information

Request for Proposals: Revision and Update of Oregon’s Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines (ELKG)

December 15, 2025

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), in collaboration with the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the revision and update of the Early Learning and Kindergarten Guidelines (ELKG). The selected contractor will provide expertise and support in updating the ELKG to reflect current research, policy priorities, and inclusive practices across early learning and K-3 systems.

The deadline for this application is December 22, 2025.

Please visit the DELC website to learn more about key dates for this opportunity and apply!

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Provider Trainings Available at New Website

The Oregon Center for Career Development has moved to Canvas for training modules, maintaining previous content. Self-study options in multiple languages are also available for required trainings.

December 16, 2025

The Oregon Center for Career Development (OCCD) has transitioned their Learning Management System (LMS) to a new platform, Canvas beginning Dec. 2nd and available at https://catalog.pdx.edu/browse/occd The training modules on this platform are the same trainings that were posted on the former LMS. If you have completed any of these trainings, you do not need to retake the trainings or create an account on the new platform.

The following required trainings will continue to be available in English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese and Chinese on the OCCD website in pdf form as a self-study option for those who prefer the self-study process.

Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety (ICCHS)
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN)
Foundations for Learning
Safe Sleep for Oregon’s Infants
ERDC Orientation Part 1
Introduction to Registered Family (IRF) Part 1

self-study trainings are located here!

We understand that changes like this can create a challenge for programs, and DELC and OCCD are both committed to ensuring that providers are supported to successfully navigate this change. If you have any questions or need additional support, please reach out to your licensing specialist or contact your CCR&R or OCCD.

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Second Phase of Every Child Belongs Launches Early Learning Supports in Select Regions Across Oregon

The Every Child Belongs Connect initiative enhances support for early learning programs in Oregon, aimed at reducing suspensions and expulsions while addressing children’s specialized needs effectively.

December 1, 2025

Over the summer, the Department of Early Learning and Care began testing Every Child Belongs Connect in three participating Early Access Regions. This new service helps early learning programs get more coordinated and culturally responsive support. These supports come before a new law takes effect in July 2026 that prohibits suspensions and expulsions in early learning settings.

The idea for Every Child Belongs (ECB) began in 2021 after House Bill 2166 and Senate Bill 236 passed. These laws were created to reduce and eventually eliminate suspension and expulsion in early childhood programs across Oregon.

It is not uncommon for programs to self-report seeing an increase in children with specialized needs. Providers often do not have enough resources or support to handle challenging situations. ECB is designed to help early learning providers make sure children get the social, emotional, and behavioral help they need.

ECB Connect testing expanded on November 21, 2025, bringing services to more regions across Oregon. New regions include Lane County; Four Rivers (Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco, Wheeler Counties); Clackamas County; Eastern (Baker, Malheur, Wallowa Counties); South Central (Douglas, Klamath, Lake Counties); and Southern (Jackson, Josephine Counties). The second phase expansion will allow more early learning providers to connect directly with specialists and local resources. To learn more about Every Child Belongs please visit About Every Child Belongs.