Event Description

• Receive 7 hours of ORO credit 
• Learn strategies to support inclusion & mental health 
• Take classes in English or Spanish 
• Visit with community partners 
• Network with other professionals 
• Lunch & snacks provided 
• Training by Aoife Magee, Esther Horta, Kelley Lawson, & Julie Watkins 
• Meet Regional Inclusive Specialist, Nicole Singleton & Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist, Candi Stark

It’s essential to incorporate inclusive practices and support mental health in early childhood settings, but what does that mean and how is it done? Join Clackamas CCR&R for the 2025 Empowering Early Childhood Professionals Conference to learn more about creating environments where every child feels valued and supported, with families that feel respected and involved. The foundations of resilient communities are built in early childhood.

Morning session: Child & Family Well Being Protective Factor: Social and Emotional Competence of Children Aoife Magee (English. Spanish interpretation available) (UGB)
Afternoon session one choices:
Child & Family Well Being Protective Factor: Nurturing and Attachment Aoife Magee (English) (UGB)
Knowing Me, Knowing you Kelley Lawson (English) (UGB)
Creating an Inclusive Environment Esther Horta (Spanish) (DIV)
Afternoon session two choices: 
How Can I Help Me? Kelley Lawson (English) (PPLD)
Conflict as Curriculum: Reflective Problem Solving with Children Julie Watkins (English) (UGB)
Contribution: I Have A Responsibility to Myself and Others Esther Horta (Spanish) (UGB)

Location
Clackamas Community College: Oregon City Campus
19600 Molalla Ave
Oregon City, Or 97045

Site

Curricular Group
Interdisciplinary

Fee
$75

Prerequisites:
Terms: All participants must pay with a credit card or with a scholarship code issued by Clackamas CCR&R. For online classes, the link will be included in the class confirmation email. Participants must register in advance. Classes canceled less than 2 business days in advance of the training date are not eligible for a refund. Please call 503 675-4100 or email ccrr@clacked.org to request a refund; refunds are not automatic. Hours will only be issued to participants who miss no more than 15 minutes of class. Participants can only take one live online class at a time. Hours will be automatically uploaded to ORO by Clackamas CCR&R. Classes will be closed within 5 business days of the class. Certificates will not be issued; they can be downloaded from ORO accounts after the class is closed.

Contact Information
Eva Fitzsimons
503-675-4100

Start: Saturday October 11th, 2025 at 08:00 am
End: Saturday October 11th, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Instructor: Various
Prerequisites: Terms: All participants must pay with a credit card or with a scholarship code issued by Clackamas CCR&R. For online classes, the link will be included in the class confirmation email. Participants must register in advance. Classes canceled less than 2 business days in advance of the training date are not eligible for a refund. Please call 503 675-4100 or email ccrr@clacked.org to request a refund; refunds are not automatic. Hours will only be issued to participants who miss no more than 15 minutes of class. Participants can only take one live online class at a time. Hours will be automatically uploaded to ORO by Clackamas CCR&R. Classes will be closed within 5 business days of the class. Certificates will not be issued; they can be downloaded from ORO accounts after the class is closed.