Relax the mind and the body with 45 minutes of gentle breathing and stretching exercises. The perfect end to a day of learning and networking! The benefits of yoga include increased flexibility, energy, muscle tone and mental well-being.

Parenting Educator's Professional Development Focus Groups
Monday, April 20, 5:15-7:30 pm
Tuesday, April 21, 3:45-6 pm

As conference participants engage in professional development at the conference, the NYS Parenting Education Partnership¹s Professional Development Workgroup would like to know what knowledge and skills parenting educators are seeking to better their practice. This focus group will provide parenting educators with an opportunity to discuss the professionalism of the field, and individual perspectives on professional development and networking. Previous events have been hosted throughout the state in Fall 2008. If you have participated in a NSYPEP focus group previously, please do not register for this event. (Dinner included)

Searching for Angela Shelton Film Screening and Q&A with Angela Shelton
Tuesday, April 21, 4-6:15 pm

Join Tuesday Plenary Speaker Angela Shelton for a screening of her film Searching for Angela Shelton and a Q&A session afterwards. (Snack/Refreshment included)

Excellence in Child Abuse Prevention Awards
Presented during Plenary Sessions. Prevent Child Abuse New York and the NYS Children and Family Trust Fund will present Excellence in Child Abuse Prevention Awards to individuals who have made a difference in the lives of children and families. Call 1-800-CHILDREN to request a nomination form.