CALL FOR WORKSHOP PRESENTATION PROPOSALS

National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education (NASDME)

2008 National Migrant Education Conference

"Continuing the Legacy – Shaping the Future"
“Continuando la Herencia – Formando el Futuro”

April 20 – 23, 2008
ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Introduction

The National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education (NASDME) is delighted to announce that the 2008 National Migrant Education Conference will be held in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Centre Hotel.

Our theme this year is "Continuing the Legacy – Shaping the Future”. We chose this theme to remind the migrant education community about the strong and important work for migrant students and families which we have accomplished over the past 32 years, as well as to lay down the challenge to continue that proud tradition with energetic, innovative, and effective solutions as we move forward.

The conference affords all of us an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the education of migrant children, to learn what has worked in the classroom, in identification and recruitment, in support services, and in advocacy. The conference also gives us the time to review relevant law and government regulations and to understand better a variety of issues affecting migrant workers and their families. It also emboldens us to look to the future to new initiatives and ideas to serve these children and their families.

For the 2008 conference, NASDME is looking for high quality workshop proposals with strong substantive content that will enrich conference attendees and which will energize all who work on behalf of migrant children and families.

We are especially looking for educational strategies, models that have worked in implementing the program in all its aspects, and new, creative or innovative ideas to spark discussion and expand the approaches to the Migrant Education Program. To conduct those workshops, we are looking for well-informed, organized and dynamic speakers. Proposals will be reviewed closely and carefully by experts in the field of migrant education and related topics. Suggestions may be made by these reviewer experts regarding additional topics to be included in accepted workshop proposals.

As in past years, an important focus of the presentations will be the impact of the No Child Left Behind Act on migrant children and on the schools they attend. As explained below, we also welcome presentations regarding a wide variety of other topics.

Meeting the challenges of NCLB...

The enactment of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 has presented the educators of migrant children with additional challenges beyond those inherent in meeting the needs of children of mobile agricultural workers and fishermen. How do educators ensure that migrant children receive full and appropriate opportunities to learn, meet state standards, and master challenging academic content? Additionally, how do migrant program service providers:

Guarantee that migrant children are not penalized by state-to-state differences in standards and assessment?
Address the needs of migrant children through joint planning?
Integrate services and measurable program goals and outcomes?
Provide family literacy services?
Implement a high standard of parental involvement?
Target funds and services to meet the special educational needs of migrant children?
Ensure that Title I, Part C, Migrant Education Program funds are used to supplement those from other programs, including Title I, Part A?

The National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education (NASDME) seeks educators, practitioners, administrators, advocates, parents, and others to provide training, share expertise, teach skills, and build professional capacity for carrying out the broad mission of the No Child Left Behind Act by presenting workshops at the 2008 National Migrant Education Conference. We are looking for research-based and pragmatic, experience-based presentations that provide direct answers to common questions and concerns. We also welcome workshops on coping with the current state and local fiscal crises, as well as analysis and review of policies driving the present legislation, and related matters.

. . . and responding to recurring issues

Of course, we will also schedule traditional workshops addressing the continuing concerns of migrant educators, including Advocacy, Alternative Programs, Assessment, Binational Education, Curriculum Issues, Dropout Prevention, Early Childhood, English Language Learning, Health, HEP/CAMP, Identification and Recruitment, Interagency Coordination, Interstate Coordination, Multiculturalism, Out-of-school Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Youth, Parent Involvement, Parenting Skills, Policy Issues, Postsecondary Education, Reading/Language Arts, Secondary Programs, Student Records Transfer, Summer Programs, and Technology. We are recruiting presenters who can deliver the very best in professional development workshops and demonstrations of best practices for the expected 1,200 to 1,500 teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, and other attendees.

All workshops are 90 minutes in length.

WHAT KIND OF PRESENTATION IS MOST SUITABLE?

The Program Committee is looking FIRST for presentations that address the issues raised by the NCLB Act, particularly those that signify new or added considerations. Presentations on any subject should demonstrate and exemplify scientifically based best practices in educational and support programs for migrant students. The committee will evaluate proposals based on the importance and relevance to the audience, the expertise of presenters, and the quality of the presentation. All presenters are expected to provide participants with handouts or other tangible products summarizing their presentations.

SELECTION CRITERIA FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS

CLEAR STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVE(S) -- The expected outcome(s) should be explicitly stated; to the greatest practical extent, they should be measurable.

ABSTRACT -- The description of the presentation provided on the proposal form must be fully and logically developed. It should summarize outcomes of processes described, and refer to presentation techniques. The abstract must be at least 75 and no more than 150 words in length, and should provide an accurate description of the presentation. The abstract should be clearly written (i.e., correct spelling, grammar, and construction) and complete so it can be published as is in the conference program.

RELEVANCE -- The proposal and presentation should be consistent with the topic areas outlined on the preceding page. The title, objectives and content should be clearly and logically aligned. Please check all areas listed on the accompanying proposal form that are to be discussed.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS -- As stated above, all presenters are expected to have handouts for distribution to participants and should be prepared to distribute up to 100 sets. Presentations delivered in Spanish must provide handouts in Spanish. Additionally, all presenters must be willing to present at any time during the Conference as scheduled by the Program Committee. (Workshops will be scheduled Monday, April 21; Tuesday, April 22; and the morning of April 23, 2008.)

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:

We very strongly prefer that proposals be sent online, but welcome proposals by mail where that is not possible.
Proposals must be received no later than Friday, December 7, 2008.
To ensure consideration for inclusion in the program, please complete the entire proposal. Incomplete proposals will NOT be reviewed.
Please do not call NASDME or the Conference Management Office regarding the status of your proposal. You will be informed in mid-January 2008 of your status.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
	Q.	Does NASDME cover presenter expenses?
		A.	Due to our budget limitations all presenters will be responsible for their own expenses related to the national conference, including travel, registration and photocopying of handouts. NASDME does not provide honoraria for presentations at the conference.
	Q.	Do I need prior approval to submit a workshop proposal?
		A.	It is strongly recommended that all proposals by ESEA Title I Migrant Education personnel be submitted to the appropriate state director for review prior to submission to the address above. Proposals submitted without such approval are likely to be rejected or returned to the prospective presenter to obtain such approval.
	Q.	I need audio visual equipment, what does NASDME provide?
		A.	Indicate your AV equipment needs in the form below. Please note that no LCD projectors or computers will be provided by NASDME. You must provide your own.
	Q.	What if I need internet access for my presentation?
		A.	NO internet access will be provided by NASDME at NASDME expense in the workshop rooms. Further, arrangements for such services or equipment must be made by the presenter and any expenses associated with the provision of such services or equipment are solely the responsibility of the presenter.
	Q.	I am a Vendor may I submit a proposal?
		A.	Workshop presentations are noncommercial forums. Presenters must refrain from the use of brand names and specific product endorsement and marketing. You may submit a proposal if you agree to follow the principles, guidelines and procedures outlined above and on the workshop proposal form.

HOW DO I SUBMIT A PROPOSAL?
STEP ONE:	Once you are finished, click "REVIEW" at the bottom of this page and you will have a chance to review your Workshop Proposal. Please carefully check all fields to ensure completeness and accuracy.
STEP TWO:	Once you are satisfied, please check the "CONFIRM" box and then click "SUBMIT". A copy of your proposal will be sent to NASDME by email.
STEP THREE:	Please print the "REVIEW" page for your records. If you would like to retain an electronic copy, please choose "File -> Save As -> Web Page, html only". This will save a web page to your computer for future reference.
STEP FOUR:	You will receive a confirmation e-mail notifying you that your proposal has been submitted to NASDME. If you do not receive a confirmation via e-mail, please contact NASDME2008@mgr-events.com or call 505-480-4183.
Please complete all pages of the proposal form online or mail a hard copy to: 2008 National Migrant Education Conference Attn: Workshop Review Committee 1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 915 Washington, DC 20036
* Denotes Required Fields

Workshop Presentation Title:*

Lead Presenter Name: *
Position / Title: *
Home Address: *

Home City: *	State: *	Zip: *
Home Phone: *	Fax: *
Alternate/Mobile Phone: *
Email: *

Agency or School: *
School District: *
Work Address: *

Work City: *	State: *	Zip: *
Work Phone: *	Fax: *
Email Address: *

Is this session being co-presented? * Yes No If "Yes", please provide all information requested above for additional presenter(s) on the following page.

WORKSHOP FORMAT:

Workshop Session Description
In the space provided below, please submit your workshop session description in 150 words or less. You must include in narrative form: 1) The purpose 2) content to be covered 3) type of presentation 4) audience interactions and 5) expected outcomes. (The planning committee may choose to edit or augment the description with additional material presented in this proposal.)
Number of Words :

Co-Presenters Contact Information

2008 National Migrant Education Conference
Workshop Presentation

(USE THIS FORM ONLY--PHOTOCOPIES ACCEPTABLE)

Co-Presenter 1:
Name
Title
Agency
Mailing Address

City	State	Zip
Daytime Phone:
Email Address:

Co-Presenter 2:
Name
Title
Agency
Mailing Address

City	State	Zip
Daytime Phone:
Email Address:

Co-Presenter 3:
Name
Title
Agency
Mailing Address

City	State	Zip
Daytime Phone:
Email Address:

Co-Presenter 4:
Name
Title
Agency
Mailing Address

City	State	Zip
Daytime Phone:
Email Address:

Target Audience (Please check all that apply)*
Administrators	Teachers	Parents	Support Staff	Other(s)

Desired Experience of Audience*
New Staff (0 years)	Experienced Staff (1-5 years)	Veteran Staff (5+ years)

Optimum Audience Size *
Less Than 50	50-100	100+

Audio-Visual Equipment * If checked below, the Conference will provide standard audiovisual equipment, EXCEPT LCD projectors and laptop computers. Presenters needing LCD projectors and/or computers for PowerPoint presentations will be responsible for providing their own. Presenters will be financially responsible for onsite orders for any equipment NOT requested below.
Overhead Projector / Screen	Slide Projector / Screen	Screen Only
Audiocassette Recorder/Player	Flip Chart
NASDME WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPUTERS, LCD PROJECTORS OR INTERNET CONNECTIONS.

Topic Category Please check all that apply.

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT

ADVOCACY/POLICY

INTERSTATE COORDINATION/COORDINATION WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS

ISSUES OF INTEREST TO MIGRANT PARENTS

HEP and CAMP

IDENTIFICATION & RECRUITMENT

OTHER

As the Lead Presenter for this workshop, I (we) further agree:

I (we) will be willing to make this presentation twice during the Conference if so requested.

I (we) understand it is my (our) responsibility to prepare printed or photocopied materials accurately reflecting the substance and content of the presentation for distribution to participants, and to have available 100 copies of such materials for distribution.

I (we) understand I (we) am (are) responsible for all expenses related to participation in the conference and for conference registration.

For Title I Migrant Education Staff:

NAME OF STATE MIGRANT DIRECTOR:

I (we) certify I (we) have reviewed this proposal with the aformentioned state director and that the director approves this submission to NASDME.

For Vendors/Exhibitors/Sponsors:

NAME OF COMPANY/PRODUCT REPRESENTING:

I (we) certify I (we) will not engage in promotional activities while presenting and participating in the educational programming portion of the NASDME Conference. Furthermore, I (we) agree that no product advertisements (either written or verbal) or marketing will be permitted in the program room at any time.

IMPORTANT! YOU WILL RECEIVE AN E-MAIL CONFIRMING RECEIPT OF YOUR PROPOSAL. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE AN E-MAIL CONFIRMATION, PLEASE E-MAIL mailto:NASDME2008@mgr-events.com.