Oregon Parenting Educators Conference
Oregon Parenting Educators Conference
Annual event
One Ripple, Many Waves
Una Onda, Muchas Olas
April 27 & 28, 2026
Goal
Join other parenting educators and family support professionals for professional development, networking, and restoration. Our annual conference hosts practical and inspirational sessions that will enhance your work with parents and families. Learn from national speakers and authors, local colleagues, and researchers.
OPEC aims to create a space that is welcoming and inclusive, where all people are valued for their identities, including for their gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, country of origin, abilities, and lived experiences.
Contact Information
The OSU-OPEC team are ready to answer questions about sessions, scholarships, or the registration process in English and Spanish – contact us at [email protected]. / El equipo de OSU-OPEC está disponible para responder preguntas sobre las sesiones, becas o el proceso de inscripción en inglés y español - póngase en contacto con nosotros a través del correo electrónico [email protected].
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by April 13, 2026 to Linse Sullivan, OPEC Program Coordinator: 541-737-3465 or [email protected]. / Las solicitudes de adaptaciones relacionadas con una discapacidad deben realizarse a más tardar el 13 de abril de 2026 a Linse Sullivan, coordinador del programa de la OPEC: 541-737-3476 o [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
To cancel your registration, please contact Conference Services at [email protected] by April 12, 2026. For cancelations received on or before April 12, 2026, a refund minus a $75 administrative fee will be processed to the payment method on file.
While cancelations received after April 12, 2026 are not eligible for any refund, we appreciate the communication to keep our catering and capacity estimates accurate.
Spanish interpretation is available for keynote sessions and select other sessions. This will be specifically notated in session descriptions if Spanish interpretation is available. We also offer sessions in Spanish.
Group registrations are not possible as each person needs to complete a registration form. We do not offer a discount for group registrations.
For other payment questions, please contact Oregon State Conference Services at [email protected].
All workshops will receive Parenting Education Professional Development Core Knowledge Area Training Hours. Workshops that offer ORO Set Two Training will be designated in the description. All other workshops will receive ORO Set 1.
Participants who wish to receive the certificate of completion will need to follow the directions shared during the conference. You will receive your certificate as soon as possible after the conference.
We are unable to offer professional CEUs for this event.
Each winter we put out a call for workshop proposals, with proposals typically due in early January. Check back at our website, or Subscribe to the Parenting Educators Post to keep informed!
Exhibitor space is by invitation only. Keynote speakers are carefully selected by the conference committee and are by invitation only.
Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families
The Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families promotes the development and well being of children, youth, and families by generating, translating, and sharing research-based knowledge.
The Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC) supports delivery of high quality parenting education programs and collaborative efforts to strengthen regional parenting education systems. Learn more about OPEC here.