Exciting news about the 2025 Work of Fred Rogers Conference is on the way! We'll be opening proposal submissions in early December 2024, and registration will kick off in Spring 2025. Stay tuned for more information!
PROPOSALS: Are now open and close on February 1st, 2025!
REGISTRATION: Open Spring of 2025.
DATES: June 20th - 21st, 2025
WHERE: Fred Rogers Center on the campus of Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT: Act 48 credit will be available to Pennsylvania educators who present at or attend the Work of Fred Rogers Conference. All attendees will receive Certificates of Attendance that can often be applied to CEU credit in other states.
We invite you to submit a proposal for a 75-minute session. Presentations can be delivered individually or in collaboration with up to two co-presenters. We are seeking proposals for sessions that explore how Fred Rogers' work continues to shape and inform current practices with children, youth, and families.
The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2025.
Fred Rogers first looked into the camera and asked us to be his neighbor more than fifty years ago, and the impact of his legacy still resonates today. Educators, clinicians, and practitioners in a range of child- and family-serving fields consistently turn to Fred Rogers’ legacy to inform their practice, and Fred’s wisdom continues to inspire families and children’s helpers.
In the summer of 2025, the Fred Rogers Institute is pleased to convene its third annual Work of Fred Rogers Conference. This conference will be practice-focused and practice-informed. We are currently seeking proposals for sessions that consider how Fred Rogers’ work informs current work with children, youth, and families. Some questions we hope to explore together include:
- How does Fred Rogers’ work inform practice in classrooms, communities, and child- and youth-focused spaces?
- What can adults draw from Fred Rogers’ work as we seek to be children’s helpers in our world today?
- How does current research align with the legacy of Fred Rogers?This conference will be of interest to all researchers interested in the study of Fred Rogers and educators who work in the direct service of children and/or families, or who provide support to those who work directly with children or families.
Refunds for event tickets can be requested up until 30 days before the scheduled event date. No refunds will be issued within 30 days of the event. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to this policy. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.