The Annual OCWTP Trainer Conference

Each Spring the OCWTP holds a one-day Trainer conference to recognize the hard work and dedication of its trainers, and to provide them with networking opportunities and enhancement training within a selected theme.

See a Gallery of Past Trainer Conference Photos

The three regional conferences for OCWTP trainers were held in the central, western and north central regions of Ohio in March, May, and June.

Focus for all three conferences was Evidence In The OCWTP: The Road To Best Practice In Child Welfare Training, a training presented by Beth Ann Rodriguez, MSW, and Stacey Saunders, PhD(c), MSSA, LISW. This hands-on training taught trainers how to locate reliable resources and how to evaluate the validity of both new and existing references. The workshop used a fun “murder mystery” activity to highlight key steps in gathering evidence and participants spent time navigating several websites that provide information regarding evidence-based practice for child welfare. Practical tips were covered in the training on how to develop an effective research question and how to search for and evaluate the research uncovered.  As always, networking is a key component of trainer conferences. Conferences this year included an hour long networking session giving trainers an opportunity to meet fellow trainers and share a little about their workshops with RTC staff.

At each conference, RTC staff presented regional Rising Star Awards to trainers new to the system who hold great promise in the program. The 2010 winners were Theresa Johnson, Xan Boone, and Anthony President. Jim Still-Pepper was announced as the 2010 recipient of the Linda Pope Award, presented annually to a trainer who exemplifies expertise, competence, and professionalism in the training environment.

Thank you to all who attended.  We appreciate the contribution you make to the OCWTP!