The Conference (May 3 & 4) showcases keynote speaker, Chandra Ghosh Ippen, and two 60-minute sessions of workshop presentations each day covering research information, awareness, and practical application strategies that support effective parenting education. There will be virtual resource fair, poster sessions, and opportunities for networking. Attend the workshops of your choice, pre-selection of titles is not necessary. Participants will earn 6 hours of training hours and have access to all session recordings for 90 days.

The Training Institute (May 5 & 6) will provide in-depth and focused 3-hour live training sessions delivered in two 90-minute sessions each day. Topics include leadership skill building, facilitating challenges, LGBTQ+ and gender education, antiracist education, resilience interventions, self-reflection to further equity in service, inclusion in the classroom (in Spanish), and understanding childhood trauma (in Spanish). Participants will earn 3 hours of training hours for each day, and must be present at the live training to receive a certificate. These sessions will not be recorded.

For all professionals working with children and families. For more information visit https://health.oregonstate.edu/hallie-ford/opec. Registration begins March 1.