Or. Admin. R. 414-576-0010 – Definitions for Birth Through Five Literacy Fund

As used in this section, unless the context requires otherwise.

(1) “Early literacy” means the skills and knowledge that children develop in the years before they learn to read and write formally. This includes foundational skills such as speaking and listening, recognizing sounds in words, knowing letters and how they work, and narrative skills. Early literacy starts at birth and provides the building blocks for later reading and writing proficiency.
(2) “Native American Language revitalization” means the intentional efforts, policies, and community-led movements aimed at preserving, revitalizing, and promoting the daily use, teaching, and intergenerational transmission of Indigenous languages spoken by Native peoples in the United States. This work is focused on halting or reversing language decline; restoring, reviving and maintaining Indigenous languages endangered or lost due to historical suppression, colonization, and cultural assimilation; supporting intergenerational education programs and language fluency among younger generations; strengthening cultural identity; and promoting community cohesion.
(3) “Research-aligned, developmentally appropriate professional training and coaching” means learning aligned with current research and practices that are culturally responsive and relevant to diverse learners and adult learning needs, which builds on each learner’s individual strengths and considers social cultural contexts.

ORS 327.839 -327.841

ORS 327.839 -327.841