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Selection Criteria: We would like to have a varied program for conference attendees. We especially want teacher-friendly sessions that offer ideas that you've used with students. Think about units/lessons you have taught as well as activities, resources, or best practices for gifted learners.

Proposal Instructions: Proposals must include all of the following information to be considered for review. Use these numbered headings to expedite the reviews:

1. Title of Presentation (10 words or less)

2. Abstract: 30 words or less (to be used in the program)

3. Description of the Proposal: Please provide a detailed description of the presentation explaining what the attendees will learn by coming to your session.

4. Type of Session Requested: There are 2 presentation formats available. Select the session type that best suits your proposal from those listed below. Please note the time allowed for the format you choose. There will be a limited number of mini-workshop slots available, so please indicate if you would be willing to present a concurrent session if mini-workshop is not available.

_ Concurrent Session: One hour sessions in which the presenter(s) inform participants about a topic relevant to the field.

_ Mini-Workshop: 1 1/2 hour sessions designed to provide instruction with a high degree of participant involvement. Mini-workshops take an in-depth look at promising research-based practices or current issues. Participants will learn strategies and specific techniques to enhance their knowledge and repertoire of skills in a particular area.

5. Identify a grade focus and audience for the presentation:

Grades:   Elementary,   Middle School,     High School,     All Grades

Audience:  Gifted specialists;   Classroom teachers;   Administrators;   Parents;   All attendees

6. Technology: The McWane Science Center has technology available in most of the meeting rooms (projectors, computers, screens); however, you will need to request the equipment with this proposal in order for us to match presentations to the appropriate rooms. If you will not need technology, please indicate that. It is always a good idea to have a back up plan in the event there is a technology malfunction.

I will need:  Digital projector       computer       overhead projector      screen      NO equipment

In addition to the information in numbers 1-6 above, please include a cover sheet with the following information for each presenter. If there is more than one presenter, please indicate the lead presenter. This person will be contacted regarding the acceptance of the proposal:

Name

Position, School/Organization

Street Address, City, State, Zip Code

Telephone number(s)

E-mail Address(es)

Submission Guidelines: All the information outlined above should be saved in a word document and e-mailed as an attachment to Patti Wood at pfwood@samford.edu

Notification of Acceptance: Lead presenters will be notified via e-mail of the status of their proposal by August 1, 2008.

Conference Presenters: All conference presenters must preregister for the conference. This fee must be paid before accepted proposals will be included in the final conference program. The pre-registration deadline is September 1, 2008.