Join the Presentation Team!
The conference team is seeking proposals for a variety of engaging sessions related to the theme of promoting mental health and wellness. Areas of particular interest include the following: resilience, mindfulness, anxiety, school refusal, bullying, stress management, effective behavioral prevention and intervention strategies, substance use, and trauma-informed practices. Breakout sessions will be 50 minutes in duration.
Session content should be practically focused, providing information to participants about how to support children’s healthy development. Sessions should not be advertisements for an organization or service. Preference will be given to sessions that:
Proposals are by July 16, 2018, 12 midnight. All submissions will be accepted through this conference website submission system. All submissions will be acknowledged via email.
Please utilize the guidelines below to prepare your submission. Note that some information will be uploaded via a word document and other information will be submitted into an online form (it can be cut and pasted from the word document). Lead presenters are asked to upload a photo (jpeg) for the electronic program. Submission Instructions are also linked here.
Please Note: A projector and screen are available in each room. Presenters should bring a laptop. Additional presenter information will be available as the conference approaches.
Session content should be practically focused, providing information to participants about how to support children’s healthy development. Sessions should not be advertisements for an organization or service. Preference will be given to sessions that:
- are research-based
- focused on mental health and wellness
- provide resources and strategies for parents and families
- are presented by those knowledgeable in their field
Proposals are by July 16, 2018, 12 midnight. All submissions will be accepted through this conference website submission system. All submissions will be acknowledged via email.
Please utilize the guidelines below to prepare your submission. Note that some information will be uploaded via a word document and other information will be submitted into an online form (it can be cut and pasted from the word document). Lead presenters are asked to upload a photo (jpeg) for the electronic program. Submission Instructions are also linked here.
Please Note: A projector and screen are available in each room. Presenters should bring a laptop. Additional presenter information will be available as the conference approaches.
Submission Instructions:
Online Form: Information to be submitted via online form
Proposal Title: Develop an engaging title that reflects content. (Limit to 12 words)
Presenters' Contact Information: Name, Title/Position, Affiliation/Organization, Email, Phone
Biographical Information: Please provide a brief description of your professional qualifications by answering the following questions:
Additional Presenters: Please add information for all co-presenters. Include name, title, affiliation, and e-mail.
Content Emphasis: Please provide up to three key words to describe your presentation (i.e. resilience and self-regulation; or technology, bullying, and internet safety)
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Target Audience: Please consider the content of your presentation and indicate the grade level(s) of the students for which it is most applicable so attendees can make appropriate session choices.
___ Early Ed (PreK, K) __Elem (1-5) ___Middle (6-8) __ HS (9-12)
Abstract: Please provide a brief but engaging description of your session not to exceed 50 words. This will be used in the conference program.
Information to be Uploaded in a Word Document:
Proposal Title: Develop an engaging title that reflects content. (Limit to 12 words)
Abstract: Please provide a brief but engaging description of your session not to exceed 50 words. This will be used in the conference program.
Content Emphasis: Please provide up to three key words to describe your presentation (i.e. resilience and self-regulation; or technology, bullying, internet safety ) .
Target Audience: Please consider the content of your presentation and indicate the grade level(s) of the students for which it is most applicable so the parents in attendance can make appropriate session choices.
___ Early Ed (PreK, K) __Elem (1-5) ___Middle (6-8) __ HS (9-12)
Session Goals: Please list 2-3 learning outcomes that will result from your session.
Description of Session Content: Please provide a brief description of session content, not to exceed 250 words, including key concepts and connections to relevant research, and/or theory. Indicate how this session relates to the conference theme. Briefly state how you will actively engage the audience in the session and indicate any resource materials that will be provided to attendees.
Photo to be Uploaded: Lead presenters are asked to upload a photo (jpeg) for the electronic conference program.
Proposal Title: Develop an engaging title that reflects content. (Limit to 12 words)
Presenters' Contact Information: Name, Title/Position, Affiliation/Organization, Email, Phone
Biographical Information: Please provide a brief description of your professional qualifications by answering the following questions:
- What is your highest degree related to your field of expertise?
- List any certifications relevant to your presentation topic.
- List up to 3 recent, relevant presentations on this topic.
- How do you engage and/or support youth and their families in your current work position?
Additional Presenters: Please add information for all co-presenters. Include name, title, affiliation, and e-mail.
Content Emphasis: Please provide up to three key words to describe your presentation (i.e. resilience and self-regulation; or technology, bullying, and internet safety)
.
Target Audience: Please consider the content of your presentation and indicate the grade level(s) of the students for which it is most applicable so attendees can make appropriate session choices.
___ Early Ed (PreK, K) __Elem (1-5) ___Middle (6-8) __ HS (9-12)
Abstract: Please provide a brief but engaging description of your session not to exceed 50 words. This will be used in the conference program.
Information to be Uploaded in a Word Document:
Proposal Title: Develop an engaging title that reflects content. (Limit to 12 words)
Abstract: Please provide a brief but engaging description of your session not to exceed 50 words. This will be used in the conference program.
Content Emphasis: Please provide up to three key words to describe your presentation (i.e. resilience and self-regulation; or technology, bullying, internet safety ) .
Target Audience: Please consider the content of your presentation and indicate the grade level(s) of the students for which it is most applicable so the parents in attendance can make appropriate session choices.
___ Early Ed (PreK, K) __Elem (1-5) ___Middle (6-8) __ HS (9-12)
Session Goals: Please list 2-3 learning outcomes that will result from your session.
Description of Session Content: Please provide a brief description of session content, not to exceed 250 words, including key concepts and connections to relevant research, and/or theory. Indicate how this session relates to the conference theme. Briefly state how you will actively engage the audience in the session and indicate any resource materials that will be provided to attendees.
Photo to be Uploaded: Lead presenters are asked to upload a photo (jpeg) for the electronic conference program.