CCRN Fall 2026 Newsletter and Training Calendar

As the leaves begin to change and a new season unfolds, we’re excited to welcome you to the fall quarter!

Fall is a wonderful time to remember and celebrate the important work you do each day. From creating nurturing learning environments to building strong relationships with families, your dedication helps young children feel safe, supported, and ready to explore the world around them.

In this quarter’s newsletter, you’ll find upcoming opportunities, important updates, and helpful resources to support you in your work and make your fall season a little brighter.

This time of year brings fresh beginnings, new opportunities for learning, and plenty of meaningful moments with the children and families we serve.

Thank you for all that you do to help children learn, grow, and thrive. Wishing you a joyful, productive, and inspiring fall season!

Claudia, Courtney, Cynthia, Diana, Dylan, Devon, Katrina, Kevin, Kelly, Lorena, Martha, Molly

Upcoming Holiday Closure Dates

The holiday season is here, and with that, we wanted to give an overview of when CCRN's office will be closed:

November 11th for Veterans Day
November 26th and 27th for Thanksgiving Break
December 25th through January 1st for Christmas Break

Upcoming Trainings and Opportunities

New Free Professional Development Series Supports Early Learning Providers Across Oregon

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) is launching two new free professional development series to help child care providers better understand behavior, respond to escalations, and build stronger relationships with children and families.

The optional self-paced courses will be available through the Oregon Center for Career Development (OCCD) learning platform.

The courses are approved for ORO credit in the Understanding and Guiding Behavior Set One category.

The new series were created to give child care professionals practical tools and strategies they can use in early learning settings.

Courses will be available in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, English, Russian, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

DELC New Trainings Information Page

PSU Training Listing Page

🍎 Welcome Back to School!

The 2026/2027 School Year is Now In Session!

Welcome back to a new school year! As classrooms fill with familiar faces and new little learners, we’re excited for another year of discovery and connection. Early childhood educators play such an important role in creating safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive.

As you settle into the new school year, remember to celebrate the small moments, embrace the unexpected, and take time to build meaningful relationships with the children and families in your care. Here’s to a wonderful year filled with curiosity, creativity, and lots of joyful moments!

Wishing you and your little learners a happy and successful school year!

Preschool Promise is Back in Action!

As the new school year is starting PSP providers have already been working and training!

Did you know you can update your program information and available openings yourself?!

The Find Child Care Oregon Provider Portal gives you access to your FCCO program profile and allows you to update your program’s information at any time.

You have access to update

information such as:

Referral Status
Contact Information
Operational Days & Hours
Age Groups Served
Enrollment
Vacancies
Message for families
Pictures

Want more information on what the FCCO Provider Portal is and how to access your profile? Feel free to reach out and we are happy to help!

Please contact us at

541-776-8590x1126

FCCO Provider Support Documents

Training Reminders!

Please remember that to receive credit for a training session you must:

Attend the session: Training credit requires full attendance and participation, which is measured through staff and Zoom reports. You CANNOT miss more than 15 minutes!
Be active and engaged in the content of the session (this is verified by reviewing the saved chat): You MUST participate in breakout rooms, polls, and chat.
Be PRE-Registered through CCRN: Each attendee MUST register with CCRN to receive training credit. Please register by noon the day before a training to GUARANTEE that you are registered (we do not always have staff available for last-minute requests – though we do our best!)

Fall 2026 Training Calendar

Online Training Registration Form

State Wide Supports Avaliable

Oregon Child Care Cost Model Update

The Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) is working with Prenatal to Five Fiscal Strategies (P5FS) to make updates to Oregon’s child care cost model. The cost model is used by DELC to understand the true cost of providing care that meets Oregon state standards and higher quality standards, and is combined with market price data to inform rate setting under the Employment Related Day Care program (ERDC).

Oregon Child Care Cost Model Project Overview

This update of the cost model will enable DELC to:

Better understand how much it currently costs to deliver high-quality early learning and care and stay in business.
Make policy and payment rate decisions informed by a dynamic tool that can estimate the true cost of care based on variables such as program size, geographic location, and ages of children served.

Market Price Supply Study

Starts October 1st 2026

Oregon Early Learning Management System (ELMS)

is launching on October 14!

Oregon ELMS is designed to support child care providers and families across Oregon by bringing licensing and subsidy (ERDC) tools together into one easy-to-use platform that can be used from a computer, tablet, or mobile phone and in your preferred language.

Pre-Registration Started September 8th!

Before Oregon ELMS launches, providers, individuals enrolled in Central Background Registry (CBR), and families receiving ERDC can set up an account early. This is called pre-registration, and it only takes a few minutes.

In early September, providers, those enrolled in CBR, and families receiving ERDC can look for a separate letter in the mailbox and an email from DELC with a personal registration code.

These individuals can use their registration code and last name to set up their account. It is that simple!

If you are both a child care provider and your family receives ERDC benefits, you will get two separate pre-registration messages, one for each account. This is normal. Please make sure to pre-register both.

What Oregon ELMS Means for Child Care Providers?

In one simple system, Oregon ELMS will help you:

• Use one secure account to work with DELC in your preferred language

• Keep your information in one place, including contact details, Payments, and Documents

• Send and track licensing applications

• Bill for subsidy (ERDC) payments and view ERDC notifications

• Track training requirements

• Get clear messages and next steps from DELC

This system will save time, cut paperwork, and help you focus on children and families.

Oregon ELMS Information Page

What You Can Do Now

Providers, individuals enrolled in the CBR, and families receiving ERDC: watch for your pre-registration letter in the mail and by email. It will have the code you need to set up your account.

Be on the lookout for additional updates and next steps, including information about enrolling in direct deposit with the new system!

Every Child Belongs Supports

ECB Support Website

Every Child Belongs is Oregon’s initiative to help early learning educators keep children in care by offering timely, responsive support when challenges arise.

Through a statewide system of professional development, technical assistance, and Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC), educators can access culturally responsive help tailored to their needs.

This effort aligns with a new law effective July 2026 that prohibits suspensions and expulsions in early learning settings. Every Child Belongs helps keep children connected to safe, supportive environments where they can grow and thrive.

Important 2026 Deadlines for the Workforce Recognition Program (WRP)

As the Workforce Recognition Program (WRP) prepares to conclude at the end of 2026, OCCD is sharing the following important deadlines for the remaining 2026 awards.

To allow sufficient time to process all remaining applications and payments before the program ends:

October 1, 2026: Application period closes

November 1, 2026: Final day to submit PaymentWorks

If you are planning to apply for the 2026 WRP award, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible and register on PaymentWorks promptly to ensure you meet these deadlines.

For more information, please contact occdrecognition@pdx.edu or 503-725-6960.

Apply now at myORO.com

Provider Support and

Wellness Moments

CCRN Support: Business Tidbits

Your next great marketing idea might be simpler than you think.

Marketing doesn’t have to mean a major overhaul. A refreshed program description, updated photos, a new social media post, or a clearer way of sharing what makes your program unique can help families learn about your program and what you offer.”

Try this: Take 5 minutes to look at your program through a prospective family’s eyes:

What would they see?
What would they learn?
What would make them want to learn more?

Brightwheel Child Care Marketing Stategies

Child Care Aware of America Marketing Strategies

A Message for Providers

Learning to

Let Go...

The role of a child care provider can be both rewarding and challenging. It requires immense dedication, compassion, and selflessness to care for someone else’s well-being. However, one of the most crucial aspects of being a caregiver is learning the art of letting go. Letting go does not mean abandoning your responsibilities or neglecting the children you are caring for. Instead, it is about finding peace and acceptance in surrendering to the reality of the child care provider's journey.

The child care journey can be filled with challenges and uncertainties, but it also presents an opportunity for profound personal growth and discovery. By finding meaning in the journey, you can let go of expectations and embrace the present moment. Cultivating gratitude for the small blessings and discovering new life lessons along the way can shift your perspective and bring a sense of peace and surrender to the caregiving role.

Ways you can start

to let go:

Embrace a support system and connect with others. Know you are not alone
Regularly assess your own physical and emotional energy levels
Recognize your limits and set personal boundaries
Discover the value and significance of everyday moments and cultivate gratitude throughout the day
Practice self-compassion. Take time to nurture and nourish yourself
Seek outside help. This could be other providers, support groups, coaching, or professional consultation

Letting go isn’t about failing — it’s about protecting your capacity to keep caring. Small, consistent steps toward boundary-setting and self-care can make a big difference over time.

Fun Holiday Activities for

Local Children and Families

Coming Up Soon..

Farms, Festivals, Pumpkins, and More

Fall in southern Oregon is absolutely stunning!

Every tree bursts out in beautiful oranges, reds, and yellows making for the perfect weather to get outside and with that comes pumpkin patch fun, grape harvest celebrations, Halloween, and more!

We have chosen some fun local fall family activities and events for you to share with your families and make the most of this wonderful season in southern Oregon.

What to do in Southern Oregon Event Website

Southern Oregon Fall Bucketlist

We are here to Help!

Child Care Resource Network

Email: ccrn@soesd.k12.or.us

Main Phone: 541-776-8590 x 1126

Cell Phone: 541-301-7760

*The cell phone number is available for texting*

*Please state your name and program in the text*

Molly Clement

Lead Preschool Promise Specialist/Coordinator

molly_clement@soesd.k12.or.us / 541-776-8590 x 1125

Cell Phone, call or text: 541-778-8038

Devon Finley

Child Care Provider Consultant/QI Specialist/Grant Coordinator

devon_finley@soesd.k12.or.us / 541-776-8590 x 1118

Dylan Christensen

Preschool Promise Coach/QI Specialist

dylan_christensen@soesd.k12.or.us / 541-776-8590 x 1138

Cell Phone, call or text: 541-821-6294

Kevin Ratkovich

Preschool Promise Coach/QI Specialist

kevin_ratkovich@soesd.k12.or.us / 541-776-8590 x 1147

Cell Phone, call or text: 541-973-5857

Martha Ibarra

Preschool Promise/QI Specialist - English/Spanish

martha_ibarra@soesd.k12.or.us / 541-776-8590 x 1122

Lorena Juarez

Child Care Provider Specialist - English/Spanish

lorena_juarez@soesd.k12.or.us / 541-776-8590 x 1119

Katrina Rose

QI Specialist/Focused Child Care Network

katrina_rose@soesd.k12.or.us / 541-776-8590 x 1197

Diana Martinez-Lopez

Business Coach/QI Specialist

Diana_Martinez-Lopez@soesd.k12.or.us / 541-776-8590 x 1124

Courtney Naguib

Administrative Assistant lll

courtney_naguib@soesd.k12.or.us / 541-776-8590 x 1167

Claudia Leonard

Administrative Assistant lll - English/Spanish

claudia_leonard@soesd.k12.or.us/ 541-776-8590 x 1190

Kelly Shepherd