Each Hub must have a designated Hub Director(s) who focuses on centering equity and addressing the needs of the region’s identified priority population(s). The Hub Director(s) is the conduit, connector, and systems capacity builder of the Early Learning Hub. The Hub Director(s) leads strategies, communication and alignment in coordination with the Governance Council.

1. (1) In partnership with the Governance Council, the Early Learning Hub Director must administer the functions of the Hub as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rule 414-900-0015 and the Grant Agreement. The Hub Director(s) must:

   1. (a) Work in close partnership with the backbone entity or Hub providing its own operational and fiscal support to ensure the financial transparency and accountability of the Hub’s operations per the Grant Agreement; and
   2. (b) Maintain a clear and comprehensive understanding of how the Department provided funds are allocated and spent, as outlined in the Grant Agreement.

2. (2) Hub Director(s) implement and lead, all aspects of the Hub’s strategic initiatives and community engagement efforts. The Hub Director’s(s’) role must include:

   1. (a) Engaging with the backbone entity or Hub providing its own operational and fiscal support to facilitate operations and fiscal support for the Hub;
   2. (b) Developing a budget for the Hub and managing fiscal responsibilities;
   3. (c) Communicating priorities on behalf of the Governance Council;

   4. (d) Serving as a liaison to the Department, which includes but is not limited to:

      1. (A) Engaging in meetings convened by the Department;
      2. (B) Attending technical assistance/peer learning opportunities as convened by the Department;
      3. (C) Staying apprised of Department policies, initiatives, updates and equity goals; and
      4. (D) Ensuring the Governance Council is up to date on Department policies.

   5. (e) Leading regional alignment and coordination of early learning systems as follows:

      1. (A) Identifying the region’s priority population(s).
      2. (B) Creating a shared vision for the regional early childhood system.
      3. (C) Engaging cross-sector and community partners.
      4. (D) Engaging in system-focused problem-solving and action.
      5. (E) Engaging in continuous learning and improvement of regional early childhood system plans.
      6. (F) Facilitating strategic convening of sector and community partners.
      7. (G) Leading collaborative execution of Department deliverables as outlined in the Grant Agreement and providing regular updates to Governance Council and backbone entity or Hub providing its own operational and fiscal support.
   6. (f) Ensuring alignment with Oregon’s statewide early childhood system plan and other state priorities; and
   7. (g) Monitoring the effectiveness and equity of Hub operations.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 417.728 & ORS 417.827

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 417.728 & ORS 417.827

History

DELC 6-2025, adopt filed 06/25/2025, effective 10/01/2025