LEARN
Continuing Education
The Oct 6-8 virtual conference sessions will offer 20 CEU-eligible* keynote presentations, breakout workshops, networking opportunities, and many sponsors and exhibitors featuring the following topics:
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Advocacy and Public Policy
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Best Practices and Innovative Approaches in Behavioral Health and Child & Family Services
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Advancement in Trauma Informed Care
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Best Practices in Management and Leadership
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Clinical Interventions and Behavior Management Strategies
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Three Open Minds Workshops sponsored by Qualifacts
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System of Care Coordination
*The Ohio Children’s Alliance is an approved provider of Continuing Education credit by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. CEUs will be submitted for review for Ohio Social Workers and Counselors per RSX079104 and for Counselors per RCX089101
Why Attend?

Hear from our keynote speakers—Lt. Governor, Jon Husted, and Paolo DeMaria from Ohio's Dept. of Education—while experiencing our workshops:
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Advocacy & Public Policy
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Innovative Approaches in Behavioral Health
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Management & Leadership
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Trauma Informed Care
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Clinical Interventions
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System of Care Coordination
to LEARN

Our sponsors and exhibitors are anxious to learn from you and hear your concerns and ideas. Join them at their virtual exhibitor booths. Any type of engagement at their exhibitor booth counts as an official visit, and 5 or more visits qualifies you for our end of conference raffle, where we’ll be giving away prizes you won’t want to miss!
to PARTNER
Tuesday, Oct. 6
1:00 - 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 8
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Do I have to wait until my renewal period to get the Kids First plate for my vehicle?You can exchange your current license plate for a Kids First specialty license plate by choosing the “Exchange Your Plates” option on OPlates.com. Or exchange your plates in person at the Deputy Registrar.
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Can I personalize my Kids First license plate?Yes, you can personalize your Kids First plate. The fees for personalization of all plates, including the Kids First plate, are retained by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and will not benefit Ohio Children’s Alliance.
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What if I have a leased vehicle?You can purchase a Kids First license plate for your leased vehicle. To do so, obtain a power of attorney form from the leasing company to submit with your renewal registration form.
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What happens when I renew my plates next year?Plate renewals will provide continued support to Ohio’s children. A portion of your annual or bi-annual renewal fees will also benefit Ohio Children’s Alliance.
Have Questions about Our Event?
Get excited for a fantastic Brella Event! If this is your first time using Brella, view our tips here.
Meet Our Speakers:

OCTOBER 7, 9:15 a.m.
Paolo DeMaria
Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dept. of Education
Paolo's role supports Ohio's 3,600 public schools and 1.7 million students. One of his proudest accomplishments is the collaborative development of Each Child, Each Future, Ohio's strategic plan for education. He has focused on education policy and improvement during most of his 28 years of public service.

OCTOBER 8, 9:15 a.m.
Jon Husted
Ohio's Lt. Governor, was inaugurated in January 2019 along side Governor Mike DeWine. He is the founder and first Director of InnovateOhio. Throughout his time in elected office, Jon has consistently demonstrated his ability to get things done and have a positive impact on Ohio and its residents.

OCTOBER 8 (following Lt. Governor Husted)
Lori Criss
Director, Ohio Dept of Mental Health and Addiction Services
A native of eastern Ohio, Lori Criss has been engaged in the behavioral health field since 1992. Prior to coming to OhioMHAS, Lori served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Ohio Council of Behavioral Health & Family Services Providers.
Thank You to Our Partner Support!
SPONSORS
EXHIBITORS
We're virtual, but still have an array of exhibitors!
...And they’re anxious to learn from you, hear your concerns, share some ideas, connect. Join them at their virtual exhibitor booths, thank them for their support and their efforts in helping our communities, or just stop by and say a quick hi!
Any type of engagement at their exhibitor booth counts as an official visit, and 5 or more visits qualifies you for our end of conference raffle, where we’ll be giving away prizes you won’t want to miss!