Come one, come all for the first (hopefully of many!) virtual BOOK CLUB with the Two Pushy Dames!  See below and attached.

We are delighted to start with

The Whole Child Alphabet by Stacy Benge, M.S.

What's involved?

1.)  Sign up at the quick link below.  

Childhood Unhurried:

Growing with Purpose

Mar 14, 2026, 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM

Rise Church-Fellowship Hall, 10445 SW Canterbury Ln, Tigard, OR 97224

FEATURING The Two Pushy Dames!

 KEYNOTE:

PRO is accepting scholarships for both our cohort and our Spring Conference.

If you plan to apply using a scholarship please apply for it prior to registering!

Here is the link to apply if you have not already done so,

Currently the scholarship for our cohort is $100 and the scholarship for the conference will be $75.

12 hoursInfant/Toddler Cohort

Squish, Squash & Senses: An Infant-PreK Sensory Safari

Registration is now open for our new Infant/Toddler Cohort!

Cohort Dates: January 14, January 28, February 11, and February 25.

Visit our website to learn more and secure your spot today with our Early Bird rates.

Check out our latest Fall newsletter

4 Professional Development Hours in Program Management specifically designed for ECE program leaders.

Register Now for 25% off back to school special.

https://edessence.com for registration & information

Dear Play Labs community partner, 

As summer winds down and back-to-school season approaches, I hope this message finds you and the families you serve doing well. I wanted to share a few updates about the Play Labs program as well as upcoming events for educators and families with young children that may interest you. 

HELP OMSI TRANSFORM PLAY LABS!

In the past year alone, we partnered with 14 organizations to provide 68 Play Labs programs to over 570 families! Thank you for being a part of this shared success. However, we are nearing the end of the Play Labs program in its current format and are currently gathering information for an upcoming redesign of the program, which will launch in 2026.

We are interested in learning from you about which Play Labs program elements are essential to your families, which are nice, and which are not important. Your thoughts will inform the upcoming…

 Hello PRO members, we are looking for county Facilitators in the inactive counties and offer face to face training in the areas that currently don't have a county facilitator.

If you are interested in learning about starting a PRO chapter in your area or are interested in a face-to-face training in your area, Contact Betty Phillips at 503-281-2381 or Dianne Rodriguez at 503-881-9267    

Thank you