Our philosophy is simple: learning should be fun!
Parents and caregivers are a child’s first teachers, and with playful everyday activities, they can feel confident supporting learning at home and helping children start kindergarten ready to thrive.
Educators and Providers:
We offer high-quality Pre-K-2 aligned professional development for early learning and K-2 educators.
Our Professional Development Promise:
- Free, high-quality professional development connecting early learning and K-2 practices
- State and nationally recognized presenters
- Oregon Registry Online (ORO) Credit in partnership with Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
- Spanish interpretation available
Contact us to learn more.
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Learn more about our professional development sessions designed to support early learning and K–2 educators. Click the flyer for details or register below to secure your spot.
Foundations for the Future Conference - February 21, 2026
Learn practical, developmentally appropriate strategies to support early learning and K–2 educators.
Kindergarten Readiness Calendar
- Activities that focus on developing healthy habits
- Learning colors, numbers, letters, and more.
Skills for Starting Kindergarten:
Most brain development happens in the first five years of life. Check out the list of skills that are important for children to have in preparation to start kindergarten.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library:
Free, high-quality books for children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.
Stages of Child Development:
Learn about developmental milestones and the skills and behaviors your child should be exhibiting at two months, four months, six months—all the way up to five years of age.
