Conference
& Training

2013 Conference
Schedule at a Glance

(Please note: The schedule for the 2014 conference will not be available until January or February 2014. The schedule below is provided as sample only.)

Wednesday

• 8:00 a.m. — Registration for Pre-Conference Sessions
• 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. — Pre-Conference Sessions:
  --Dr. Daniel Hughes and Dr. Jonathan Baylin: "Creating a Love to Last a Lifetime: Understanding the Neuroscience of Attachment"--Sue Badeau, Dr. Denise Goodman, and Pat O'Brien: "Permanency Matters: Tools to Find Families for Older Children and Youth"
  
• 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. — Exhibitor Check In
• 4:00–6:00 p.m. — Early Check In for Pre-Registered Attendees

Thursday

• 7:30 a.m. — Registration Opens
• 8:00 a.m. — Conference for Youth, Children's Program, and Exhibit Hall Open
• 8:30–10:00 a.m. — General Session — 
  Dr. Daniel Hughes and Dr. Jonathan Baylin: "Brain-Based Parenting: A Message of Hope"
• 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Workshop Period 1
• 12:30–2:00 p.m. — Lunch on Your Own
• 2:00–5:00 p.m. — Workshop Period 2 (formerly known as institutes)
• 5:15–6:45 p.m. — Reception/Silent Auction
• 5:30 p.m. — Children's Program and Exhibit Hall Close
• 7:00–9:30 p.m. — Meetings for Special Interest Groups
• 9:00 a.m. — Conference for Youth Closes

Friday

• 7:30 a.m. — Registration Opens
• 8:00 a.m. _ Children's Program and Exhibit Hall Open
• 8:30–10:00 a.m. General Session —
  Youth Panel: "Permanency for Children and Youth of All Ages"
• 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Workshop Period 3
• 12:30–2:00 p.m. — Lunch
• 2:00–3:30 p.m. — Workshop Period 4
• 4:00–5:30 p.m. — Workshop Period 5
• 5:45–9:00 p.m. — Meetings for Special Interest Groups
• 5:45 p.m. — Children's Program and Exhibit Hall Close

Saturday

• 8:30 a.m. — Registration Opens
• 8:30 a.m. — Children's Program and Exhibit Hall Open
• 9:00–10:30 a.m. — Workshop Period 6
• 10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. — Workshop Period 7
• 12:30 p.m. — Exhibit Hall Closes
• 12:30–2:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon and Closing Session —
  Kim Stevens: "Thinking Differently: New Hope for Our Children"
• 3:00 p.m. — Children's Program Closes