Call for Proposals

Beyond IQ:

Gender Issues

Sharing Theory, Practice, and Questions

about the needs of these children, their families, and their schools

August 2 - 4, 2002

Proposal Deadline: Proposals are being examined on a case by case basis - please submit or contact us if you wish to be considered!

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. All Conference sessions are 75 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.

 

Name of Proposer(s): ________________________________________________

Street Address: ________________________________________________

City/State or Province: __________________________________ Zip: __________

Phone: _______________________ Fax: ____________________

E-mail Address: ________________________________________________

Presentation Title: ________________________________________________

Group:	c Pre-conference	Level:	c Introductory
	c Adult		c Intermediate
	c Young Adult		c Advanced
	c Children (6-10 c 9-12 c)		c Mixed

 

 

Audience:	c Teachers	Format:	c Interactive Workshop
	c Counselors/Therapists		c Panel
	c Administrators		c Discussion
	c Parents		c Lecture
	c Highly Gifted Individuals

 

 

See reverse side (or next page) for Proposal Submission Guidelines

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Guidelines for Submission of Proposal

Beyond IQ: Gender Issues

Sharing Theory, Practice, and Questions

about the needs of these children, their families, and their schools

August 2 - 4, 2002 Seattle, Washington

Proposal Deadline: Proposals are being examined on a case by case basis - please submit or contact us if you wish to be considered!

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

1. Complete proposal form (see reverse side or previous page)
2. Brief description for conference program (~50 words)
3. Abstract (1-2 double spaced pages) of the proposed presentation
4. Résumé (2 pages or fewer)

1. Submit proposals to: Seattle Program Committee, 7 North End Road, Townsend, MA 01469-1124

Or Fax to: 1-801-729-5081 or e-mailed as an MS Word attachment to giftedconferenceplanners@yahoo.com

1. Proposals are being examined on a case by case basis - please submit or contact us if you wish to be considered!
2. Notification of acceptance or non-acceptance will follow shortly after your proposal has been received. 
   
3. Proposals should indicate of how the presentation will demonstrate principles discussed within the presentation.
4. Each proposal will be reviewed by the Program Committee for:
   1. Clarity
   2. Usefulness/contribution to the audience
   3. Relevance to the conference theme
5. Pre-conference presentations will be 3 hours in length. Conference presentations will be 75 minutes in length.
6. 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.
7. Overhead projectors and screens will be provided on request. Other audio-visual equipment may be available and should be requested with the Proposal.

 

 

Direct questions to giftedconferenceplanners@yahoo.com or leave a message at 978-597-0977.