2010 Annual Conference
May 7-8, 2010
The on-line registration for the conference is now closed. If you wish to register for the conference at this point in time, you may do so by registering on-site at the conference starting Friday morning. Please note that any special needs cannot be accommodated at this point in time.
Click on these links for additional information:
Lodging CE Information Table Top Exhibit Information
Student Research Poster Session Application PDF of Conference Brochure
Conference Handouts




* Conference schedule, topics and speakers subject to change
CE Credit Information
Attendees who attend the entire conference are eligible for up to 12 CE hours.
OPA is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to offer
continuing education for psychologists. OPA maintains responsibility for the
program. Letters of completion will be awarded to participants
who attend the entire part of the conference they registered for.
No partial credits will be given. This conference should meet approval
for Oregon licensed social workers’ and LPC’s continuing
education requirements. Oregon licensed psychologists should
consult the official continuing education guidelines produced by the
Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners and note that
there is no pre-certification of continuing education credit by the
Oregon Board of Psychologist Examiners.
LODGING
There are a variety of lodging options close to the Oregon Convention Center.
Here is a list of a few that you can contact if you need lodging, or you can find
more options (including downtown Portland) at the Travel Portland website
at www.travelportland.com.
Courtyard by Marriott Portland Lloyd Center / Downtown
The Courtyard by Marriott Lloyd Center; the newest hotel in the neighborhood.
Located three blocks from the Oregon Convention Center
and two blocks from the MAX light rail.
435 N.E. Wasco St., Portland 503.234.3200
Doubletree Hotel Portland — Lloyd Center
Adjacent to Lloyd Center, Oregon’s biggest mall. Easy access to downtown
restaurants, attractions and entertainment via MAX light rail. Three blocks to
the Oregon Convention Center and four to the Rose Garden Arena.
1000 N.E. Multnomah St., Portland – 503.281.6111
Holiday Inn Portland — Downtown/Convention Center
Newly remodeled hotel with restaurant, lounge, fitness center and
spacious guestrooms. Close to Oregon Convention Center
(two blocks) Lloyd Center Mall and MAX light rail.
1441 N.E. Second Ave., Portland - 503.233.2401
La Quinta Inn Portland — Convention Center
Limited-service hotel. 24-hour indoor pool. Walk to Oregon’s largest
mall and Rose Garden arena. One and a half blocks to the Oregon
Convention Center and one block to MAX light rail.
431 N.E. Multnomah St., Portland – 503.233.7933
Red Lion Hotel Portland — Convention Center
Recently renovated and across the street from the Oregon
Convention Center Three blocks to Lloyd Center, Rose
Garden arena. Adjacent to MAX light rail.
1021 N.E. Grand Ave., Portland – 503.235.2100
Registration Information
Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. In the event that
room space becomes filled to capacity, some registrants will not be
able to be accommodated and will be notified. Registrations will be
accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registrations received
on or before April 30 will receive a letter confirming their registration.
In the event of inadequate registration, weather problems or other
events beyond OPA’s control, the conference may be moved or cancelled.
Should this occur, an attempt will be made to contact all registrants
and fees will be refunded.
Cancellations received on or before April 30 will receive their total
registration fee minus a $25 administrative processing fee.
Cancellations received between May 1 and May 6 will receive
a 50% refund of their total registration fee. There will be no reduction
in fees for partial attendance. No shows and same day cancellations
will not be refunded any registration fees.