DUE TO BUDGET CONSTRAINTS, THE WEST LINN-WILSONVILLE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM HAS BEEN SUSPENDED FOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR. THE DISTRICT WILL REASSESS THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR IN FEBRUARY.

Early childhood programs in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District are based on the belief that young children "learn by doing".  The complex interaction of thinking and experience determine the pace and range of each child's learning and skill development.  The goal of our program is to engage children in experiences that enhance the natural processes of physical and intellectual growth.  Parents and teachers are partners in support of children's development.  Together we create active, productive classrooms and provide enriching home experiences for learning.

Early childhood programs help young learners to:

• Develop curiosity and an eagerness for learning.
• Understand and feel good about him/herself.
• Expand the world he/she lives in.
• Communicate with others in many ways.
• Do things independently and learn to work with others.
• Develop good work habits and attitudes.
• Listen and follow directions.
• Develop muscles, senses, and coordination.
• Handle his/her feelings as well as the feelings of others.
• Develop literacy skills and number concepts.

Preschool

Resources

• West Linn-Wilsonville Schools Preschool Educational Program
• Escuelas West Linn-Wilsonville - Programa Educativo - Preescolar
• West Linn-Wilsonville School District "Welcome to Preschool" Handbook
• Clackamas Educational Service District - Early Childhood Education Services
  Information on specialized services available for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers determined eligible through an evaluation process.
   
• Oregon Department of Education, Oregon Head Start Prekindergarten Programs
  Includes information regarding and/or links to:  the Oregon Head Start Pre-K Program; program activities, reports and requirements; grantee resources and news; and other online resources.
   
• Early Childhood and Parenting Collaborative (ECAP) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Education
  Home to more than a dozen projects that focus on educating and raising young children.
  ECAP hosts research, technical assistance, and service projects.
   
• Clearinghouse on Early Education & Parenting (CEEP)
  Provides publications and information to the worldwide early childhood and parenting communities.  (Part of ECAP - houses digests and books published by the former ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education - ERIC/EECE.)
   
• Education Northwest (formerly Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory)
  Provides research and development assistance to schools, districts, and communities.  Offers a collection of resources focusing on early childhood education.

• Children in Preschool are working toward developing independence in the bathroom. Here are some resources that can help your child develop these skills:
  • Toilet Independence Handout for Parents
  • Steps Toward Toilet Independence
  • Pasos Hacia la Independencia de Uso de Baño