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Oregon Parenting Educators Conference
Oregon Parenting Educators Conference
Annual event
From Passion to Purpose / De la Pasión al Propósito
April 28 & 29 (in-person); May 6-8 (virtual)
Call for Workshop Proposals
We are excited to announce the 12th annual Oregon Parenting Educators Conference is currently seeking presenters for a wide range of workshop topics to join us in-person or/and virtually for our 2025 annual event. This year we hope to uplift and celebrate professionals in the field of parenting education by showcasing the wide array of passions, talents, interests and strengths we all hold.
We are seeking Spanish and English presentations, delivered in-person and virtually, for this year’s events. In line with the theme, From Passion to Purpose, we encourage participants to think about what they are passionate about related to their work with children and families; can you share that passion, skill, knowledge, and experience with others through an in-person or virtual workshop presentation?
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, abilities, and lived experiences. Proposals from diverse presenters, culturally specific organizations, underrepresented communities, and less commonly delivered training topics are encouraged to apply.
Workshop proposals are being accepted for a variety of lengths and formats, please see all details on the RFP documents.
Submitting Your Proposal
The OSU-OPEC team is ready to answer questions and assist with applications in English and Spanish – contact us at [email protected].
Please share this invitation widely—thank you for your support!
El equipo OSU-OPEC está listo para responder sus preguntas y ayudar con las solicitudes en inglés y español - póngase en contacto con nosotros a través del correo electrónico [email protected].
Por favor, comparta esta invitación. ¡Gracias por su apoyo!
In Person - Conference RFP (English and español)
Virtual - Conference RFP (English and español)
Narrative Template - Fillable PDF
Narrative Template - Word Template
Narrative Template - versión en español
For In-Person Proposals the following timelines apply:
Priority Deadline for submission is December 13, 2024 & no submissions will be accepted after 11:59pm January 17, 2025.
All Virtual Submissions are due no later than 11:59pm on January 17, 2025.
Special 2025 Conference Awards
This year, our annual Parenting Educators conference seeks not only to provide quality professional development and networking opportunities but also to uplift each other in our work. At this year’s event we will celebrate a field that is full of passionate, dedicated, driven and impactful individuals who consistently create good in the communities they serve. We invite you to nominate amazing humans in your community who positively shape the work of parenting education and family support through their actions, attitudes, graciousness and grit.
There will be a total of 6 individuals honored at this year’s conference. Awarded recipients will receive complimentary conference registration, public recognition at our annual event and, as needed, accommodations to allow for conference participation.
Premios Especiales de la Conferencia 2025
Este año, nuestra conferencia anual para educadores de padres no solo busca ofrecer desarrollo profesional de calidad y oportunidades para conocer a otras personas, sino que también busca promover el apoyo y el reconocimiento mutuos en nuestro trabajo. En el evento de este año le rendimos tributo a un área llena de individuos apasionados, dedicados, motivados y que hacen una diferencia y que consistentemente crean el bien en las comunidades donde brindan servicios. Le extendemos nuestra invitación para que nomine a los increíbles seres humanos en su comunidad que de manera positiva le dan forma al trabajo de la educación parental y del apoyo familiar a través de sus acciones, actitudes, generosidad y determinación.
Habrá un total de 6 individuos a quienes les rendiremos homenaje en la conferencia de este año. Las personas premiadas tendrán inscripción gratuita para la conferencia, reconocimiento público en nuestro evento anual y, conforme sea necesario, adaptaciones para permitir la participación en la conferencia.
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.
General Information
The in-person 2025 Oregon Parenting Conference will take place at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center (725 SW 26th Street, Corvallis, OR 97331) on April 28th and 29th, 2025.
The virtual 2024 conference will take place on Zoom/Whova on May 6-8th, 2025.
For attendees, the schedule, scholarship options, and more will be shared as possible. Registration for the 2025 conference will open in March 2025.
The best place for updates is our Parenting Educator Post newsletter - subscribe here.
Both conference formats will offer English and Spanish workshops and Spanish interpretation of keynote speakers and select sessions.
Who attends the conference?
Parenting education and family support professionals including group facilitators, home visitors, early intervention specialists, family resource coordinators, K-12 educators, behavioral and mental health providers, and family advocates of all kinds.
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, 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].
Accessibility Information
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by April 14, 2025 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 14 de abril de 2025 a Linse Sullivan, coordinador del programa de la OPEC: 541-737-3476 o [email protected]
We encourage participants to take care of their needs while at the conference. There will be different self-care and wellness options at both conferences.
The conference organizers provide guidance to presenters to help make their materials and presentations as accessible as possible. We request that presenters ensure all video/audio materials have captions and that they follow accessibility guidelines when creating materials.
Virtual conference sessions are recorded and people will have access to the recording for at least 2 weeks after the conference. This year, there will be no recording/streaming of the in-person conference.
For In-Person Attendees
The Oregon State University CH2M HILL Alumni Center has an ADA accessible single bathroom, elevator to the second floor, ADA parking on the north side of the building, and flexible seating to accommodate needs. Read more on the Alumni Center website. Read about accessible parking at Oregon State University.
Rooms will likely be at full capacity. Masks are welcome. A dedicated quiet space and a lactation room with a private bathroom is available.
Food is served buffet style. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free food options can be made available. Please share your dietary needs with us during registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please read about costs and payment processes on our Registration page
To cancel your registration, please contact Conference Services at [email protected] by April 11, 2025. For cancellations received on or before April 11, 2025, a refund minus a $75 administrative fee will be processed to the payment method on file.
While cancellations received after April 11, 2025 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. We also offer sessions in Spanish.
Group registrations are not possible as each person needs to complete a registration form and there is no 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.
We cannot give a certificate of completion watching recorded sessions, only for participation in live sessions.
Each winter we put out a call for workshop proposals. These proposals are scored by the conference committee and the deadline for submitting is January 13, 2025. After that date, we can no longer accept proposals from the general public.
Check back at our website, or Subscribe to the Parenting Educators Post to keep informed for next year!
Exhibitor space is 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 (El Colaborativo de educación para padres de Oregon) supports delivery of high quality parenting education programs and collaborative efforts to strengthen regional parenting education systems.
The Oregon Parenting Education Collaborative (OPEC) is an initiative founded in 2010 as a partnership between the Oregon Community Foundation, the Ford Family Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, the Collins Foundation, and Oregon State University. OPEC’s state partners include the Oregon Department of Human Services and Oregon's Department of Early Learning and Care, which provide sustaining funding for the OPEC initiative.
