Beyond IQ: Theory and Practice with the Highly and Profoundly
Gifted
Sharing Theory, Practice, and Questions about the needs of these children,
their families, and their schools
November 4-6, Reston, Virginia
Proposal Deadline: Proposals are due October 10, 2005!
All proposals should relate directly to the theme of the conference which focuses on
understanding the characteristics, needs, and paths unique to the highly and profoundly
gifted. In your abstract, please specify the relationship of your proposed presentation to
the theme. Preference will be given to proposals that reflect the conference theme.
Proposals for the Pre-conference workshops should be directed at Teachers, Administrators,
or Counselors. Each Pre-conference workshop period is 3 hours.
Proposals for the Conference can be for adult sessions (introductory, intermediate,
or advanced), young adult sessions, or children's workshops for ages 6 - 12.
Pre-conference presentations will be three hours in length. All conference sessions
are 65 minutes in length. Adult sessions must include a minimum of 20 minutes for
discussion and questions. The young adult sessions should be highly interactive and
concentrated, and allow for at least 60 minutes of discussion. The children's workshops
are to be discovery-based learning.
Accepted presenters will be responsible for expenses related to conference attendance,
including costs for travel, accommodations, and printing. The lead presenter will
receive a complementary conference registration; additional presenters will receive a
50% reduction of their conference registration fee.
Overhead projectors and screens will be provided on request. Other audio-visual
equipment may be available and should be requested with the proposal.
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Beyond IQ
November 4-6, 2005
Sheraton Reston
Reston, VA
Name of Proposer(s): ________________________________________________
Street Address: ________________________________________________
City/State or Province: _____________________ Zip: __________
Beyond IQ:Theory and Practice with the Highly and Profoundly Gifted
Sharing Theory, Practice, and Questions about the needs of these children, their
families, and their schools November 4-6, Reston, Virginia
Proposal Deadline: Proposals are due October 21, 2005!
1. Include one (1) stamped, self-addressed postcard and the following:
a. Complete proposal form (see reverse side or previous page)
b. Brief description for conference program (~50 words)
c. Abstract (1-2 double spaced pages) of the proposed presentation
d. Résumé (2 pages or fewer)
2. Submit proposals to:
Program Committee, BEYOND IQ, 7 North End Road, Townsend, MA 01469-1124