Salem, Ore. — Governor Kate Brown announced today she is naming Megan Irwin as Director of Oregon’s Early Learning System pending Senate confirmation. Irwin has served as the agency’s acting director since August 2014, when then Governor John Kitzhaber appointed her to the post.
“Megan was a strong partner in advocating for unprecedented new investments in early childhood education during the recent legislative session,” Governor Brown said. “I look forward to working with her as we implement programs that set children on pathways to success from cradle to career.”
Irwin oversees the state’s Early Learning Division, which has regulatory, administrative, and quality improvement responsibility for the state’s child care and preschool system, home visiting services, and respite care for families.
Irwin previously served as the agency’s Director of Policy and Programs and oversaw Oregon’s $30 million Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant.
The Division was created on July 1, 2013, and is overseen by the Early Learning Council, a 17-member public policy board.
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