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Join Us for the MOPATA Annual Retreat 2025(hybrid): Empowering Parent Educators!

Start
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
12:00 PM
End
Thursday, June 05, 2025
4:00 PM
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MOPATA Member Free
Non Members are welcome – $50.00

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Join Us for the MOPATA Annual Retreat 2025: Empowering Parent Educators!

This year, MOPATA is excited to host a hybrid annual retreat on June 4th and 5th in Jefferson City, MO, and online via Zoom. Our sessions run from noon to 4:30 PM on the 4th, with a special networking hour following from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. The event continues on the 5th from 9 AM to 4 PM.

In Person Location: The Millbottom 400 W Main St, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Zoom Link will be sent after registration.

Day 1 – Wednesday, June 4, 2025

In-Person Check-In Begins: 11:30 AM & Zoom Opens: 11:55 AM

Time	Session	Presenter(s)
12:00 – 1:00 PM	Welcome & Car Seat Safety Overview Overview of retreat, resources, and statewide updates	Shauna Kerperin, Melanie Fitzgerald, Jessica Jobe
1:00 – 2:30 PM	Nervous System Regulation: Understanding & Tools for Daily Life	Crystal Williams, LMFT
2:30 – 2:45 PM	Break	—
2:45 – 3:30 PM	Gun Safety for Families and Educators	Missouri State Highway Patrol
3:30 – 4:30 PM	Missouri Parent Education Partners Panel Discussion Updates from MOPATA, DESE Office of Childhood, and statewide support teams	Panelists from MOPATA, DESE, and Missouri Parent Education Program Support
4:30 – 5:30 PM	Networking Hour & Round Table Discussions Topics: Family Engagement, Educator Wellness, Regional Collaboration	Facilitated by MOPATA Board Members

Day 2 – Thursday, June 5, 2025

Doors Open 8:30 AM & Zoom Opens: 8:55 AM

Time	Session	Presenter(s)
9:00 – 11:00 AM	Composed and Connected: Understanding Trauma’s Impact on Children	Kishia Harms, LMSW
11:00 – 11:15 AM	Break	—
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM	Connecting Professionals to Connect Families	Apurva Sunder, Office of Childhood
12:15 – 12:30 PM	Accessing Grant Opportunities	Jessica Jobe, MOPATA
12:30 – 1:30 PM	Lunch (provided)	—
1:30 – 3:00 PM	A Guide for Mandated Reporters: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse	Mia Ponder, MA, SEMO-NASV
3:00 – 4:00 PM	Disaster Planning for Early Childhood Programs	Missouri Department of Mental Health, Office of Disaster Services
4:00 – 4:15 PM	Closing Reflections & Next Steps	Melanie Fitzgerald, MOPATA Board President

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