The 2024-2025 OPEC Training Academy Series will start with Kayla Thompson and Natasha Fox from the Oregon Department of Emergency Management presenting:

You’re More Prepared Than You Think: Understanding Emergency Preparedness for Oregon Families

In a disaster, everyone has unique needs. This presentation will show practical ways that families can create a plan that fits for their household and ways you as a family support person can assist families in being prepared. We will also share examples of community preparedness resources that will help you and the families you serve build confidence to navigate any disaster. You will leave this presentation with easy to reference materials to share with families as well as lots of resources to share with and bring to your community!

• September 10, 10-11:30 AM Pacific
• Free Zoom Webinar
• Live Spanish interpretation available
• Register at: https://beav.es/training-academy

About OPEC Training Academy

The OPEC Training Academy offers free virtual trainings for parenting education professionals on a variety of topics, including facilitation skill-building; anti-racism, equity, and inclusion; resilience and trauma-informed care; parenting education curricula; and other emergent topics. The OPEC Training Academy has many opportunities, including:

• Training Academy workshops
• Connect & Learn cohorts
• Other regional and online trainings

To register for trainings, a person must have an account in the OPEC Professional Development system. Accounts are free and are a helpful tool to not only register for trainings, but access recordings and materials, see current job postings, apply for a Recognition Award, and more! For help with your account, email opec@oregonstate.edu.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made two weeks before an event to Linse Sullivan, OPEC Program Coordinator: 541-737-3465 or Linse.Sullivan@oregonstate.edu.