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Denise Rennekamp, Parenting Education Program Coordinator
Oregon State University

Work and education related to parenting education

• Denise Rennekamp received her M.S. from the University of Kentucky. 
• Denise Rennekamp is a professional faculty member at Oregon State University since 2005.
• Denise Rennekamp provides evaluation, technical assistance, and professional development for organizations offering parenting education through grants from private foundations.
• Denise Rennekamp is the proud Mom of two teenagers!

Key Issues of Interest in Parenting Education

• Evaluation of effectiveness of parenting education on parents knowledge and behaviors, as well as child outcomes.
• Organizational infrastructures and community capacity necessary to create a system for parenting education.
• Professional development systems for parenting education practitioners.

Selected Publications

• Rennekamp, D. and Sektnan, M. (2009, November). Boomers and Babies: Engaging Boomer age Volunteers in Oregons System of Early Care and Education Pilot Project Evaluation. Corvallis, Oregon:  Oregon State University, Extension Family and Community Health.
• Rennekamp, D., Sektnan, M., Pratt, C., Weber, R. B., & Bowman, S. (2009, April). A snapshot of parenting education in Oregon. Corvallis, Oregon: Oregon State University, College of Health and Human Sciences.
• Sektnan, M., Etuk, L, Pratt, C., Bowman, S., & Rennekamp, D. (2009, April). Evaluation of the Ford Institute Leadership Program, 2008 report. Corvallis, Oregon: Oregon State University,Extension Family and Community Health.
• Bowman, S., Rennekamp, D., & Sektnan, M., (2010, February). Enhancing the skills of parents program II: Overall Report. Corvallis, Oregon: Oregon State University, Extension Family & Community Development.

Updated: February 2011

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