Last updated: 03/25/2008

Call For Proposals

Beyond IQ: Theory and Practice with the Highly and Profoundly Gifted

Social and Emotional Curriculum

May 3-5, Radisson Hotel, Chelmsford, MA

Proposal Deadline: Proposals are due January 31, 2008!


All proposals should relate directly to the general topic of the conference, which focuses on understanding the characteristics, needs, and paths unique to the highly and profoundly gifted. The themes of Emotions and Creativity are important to the conference, but are not the only subject we are discussing. In your abstract, please specify the relationship of your proposed presentation to the topic and, if appropriate, the 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. Unlike the pre-conference sessions, 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
May 3-5, 2008
Radisson Hotel
Chelmsford, MA


Name of Proposer(s):
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Street Address:
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City/State or Province: _____________________ Zip: __________

Phone: _______________________

Fax: _________________________

E-mail Address:
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Presentation Title:
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c Pre-conference c Teachers c Workshop
c Introductory c Parents c Panel
c Adult c Counselors/Therapists c Discussion
c Intermediate c Administrators c Lecture
c Young Adult c Highly Gifted Individuals  
c Advanced    
c Children (6-10 c 9-12 c)  
c Mixed
   

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Guidelines for Submission of Proposal

Beyond IQ: Theory and Practice with the Highly and Profoundly Gifted

Social and Emotional Curriculum
May 3-5, Radisson Hotel, Chelmsford, MA

Proposal Deadline: Proposals are due January 31, 2008!

1.   Include one (1) stamped, self-addressed postcard (if mailed) and the following:

a.     Complete proposal form (see reverse side or previous page)
b.     Brief description for conference program (~50 words)
c.     List of vocabulary words (with definitions) that will come up and one or more suggested readings for beginner attendees
d.     Abstract (1-2 double spaced pages) of the proposed presentation
e.     Résumé (2 pages or fewer)
f.     Brief bio for conference program (2 paragraphs or fewer)

2.   Submit Childrens Program proposals to: Children's Program, C/O Persis Thorndike, 11 Wayne Rd, Milford, MA 01757-3918 or email them to persis@lovesong.com

Submit all other proposals to: Program Committee, BEYOND IQ, 7 North End Road, Townsend, MA 01469-1124

Or Fax to: 1-801-729-5081 or e-mail as a MS Word attachment to info@giftedconferenceplanners.org

3.   Proposals must be postmarked no later than January 31, 2008. Your postcard (or an email) will be returned to you as acknowledgement of receipt.

4.   Proposals should indicate how the presentation will demonstrate principles discussed within the presentation.

5.   Each proposal will be reviewed by the Program Committee for:

a.     Clarity
b.     Usefulness/contribution to the audience
c.     Relevance to the conference theme

6.   Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance will be mailed by February 15, 2008.



Direct questions to info@giftedconferenceplanners.org or leave a message at 978-597-0977.

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