Call for Workshop and Institute Proposals for the AASSA Educators’ Conference
to be held in
Bogota, Colombia March 19-21, 2009
Instructions:
Conference Theme: “Building a Community of Excellent Teachers, Students and Parents” This form will guide you through the application process to present at the AASSA Conference in Bogota, Colombia from March 19-21 . You will be informed by the end of October 2008 if your proposal has been selected for inclusion in the program. If you are selected to present, you must still register for the conference through AASSA (www.aassa.com). If you have any questions about applying to present at AASSA 2009, please contact Paul Poore, ppoore@aassa.com Thank you very kindly for your willingness to share your professional expertise with your colleagues in and around South America. We look forward to reading your proposals, and creating a top notch conference for all. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: September 15, 2008
Please provide the following personal/professional information (*required)
First Name*
Last Name*
School, Company, or Affiliation*
Work/School Email*
Personal Email (optional)
Further Personal/Professional Information
1.
With what division and subject area do you teach/work?
(Select all that apply.)
Lower School
Middle School
Upper School
Math
Science
Social Studies
Language Arts/English
Other languages
PE
Fine Arts
Media/Computers
ESL/ELL
Resource
Other:
2.
Please write a one paragraph bio that may be included in the program: (for example you can include years teaching, degrees earned, areas of specialty, other presentations, etc.)
3.
Will you be co-presenting? If so, please enter the name and bio of your co-presenter here.
4.
Have you ever presented at AASSA before?
Yes
No
5.
If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the title(s) of your previous presentation(s) at AASSA
Presentation/Workshop Information
6.
Title of Presentation/Workshop
7.
Please indicate if you will be doing a presentation or workshop
Workshop (Participants will be actively involved rather than primarily receiving information)
Presentation (Participants will be primarily receiving information rather than actively involved)
8.
Ideal range of participants
10-15
15-20
20-25
25-30
30-40
40-50
9.
Maximum number of participants
10.
Indicate your preferences for length of Presentation/Workshop: (You may choose more than one and we will let you know how it best fits into the schedule)
1 hour
1 1/2 hours
2 hours
11.
Target Audience(s): Please indicate the proper audience for your Workshop/ Presentation. Select as many as apply...
Elementary School Teachers (PK-2nd)
Elementary School Teachers (3rd-5th)
Middle School Teachers
High School Teachers
Principals
Curriculum Coordinators
12.
Level of material being presented: (You may choose more than one level, but please understand we are trying to help people make the best use of their time during the conference, so be as specific as you can.)
Beginning
Intermediate
Advanced
13.
Please explain how your Presentation/Workshop is related to the theme: “Building a Community of Excellent Teachers, Students and Parents”
14.
Please explain if and how your Presentation/Workshop will have direct and practical application to the classrooms/schools of your participants:
15.
Please explain how your Presentation/Workshop is grounded in current research related to best practices in education:
16.
Please write a brief synopsis of your Presentation/Workshop TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM: (This should be a short synthesis of the information provided above in relation to theme, practical applications, and research connections. Participants will decide to attend your session or not based in large part of this description.)
17.
Are you willing to present more than once if necessary?
18.
What materials do you need for your Presentation/Workshop?
Computer (with Power Point)
Computer (with internet connection)
Projector
Screen
CD Player
Tables
Chairs
Microphone
Speakers
19.
All teacher workshops MUST be approved by your school’s director to help us ensure the quality of conference sessions. Please provide the name of your Director so that we may contact him/her:
