CALL FOR WORKSHOP PRESENTATION PROPOSALS

National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education (NASDME)

2010 National Migrant Education Conference

Anaheim, California

April 11 – 14, 2010

Introduction

The National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education (NASDME) is delighted to announce that the 2010 National Migrant Education Conference will be held in southern California at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel.

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 policy 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 2010 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.

The workshop presentations should focus on educational solutions which will ensure migrant children are given equal access to all educational resources. Further as in past years an important focus should also be the impact of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)/No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) 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 ESEA/NCLB...

The enactment of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 presented the educators of migrant children with additional challenges beyond those inherent in meeting the needs of children of mobile agricultural workers and fishers. 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 Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind Act by presenting workshops at the 2010 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 current law, 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 1,500 or more teachers, administrators, support staff, parents, and other attendees.

and looking to the future

As we look at a changing educational landscape for all children, how will migrant students fit in? How will they benefit from the new ideas and educational innovation? How can we be sure they benefit from stimulus funds and other initiatives? How can we be sure they are not hurt disproportionally by budget cuts?

All workshops are 90 minutes in length.

WHAT KIND OF PRESENTATION IS MOST SUITABLE?

The Program Committee is looking for substantive presentations that address the issues raised by the ESEA/NCLB Act and the new educational environment, 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 in the LANGUAGE it will be presented in (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 presentation proposal form. The title, objectives and content should be clearly and logically aligned. Please check all topic 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 12; Tuesday, April 13; and the morning of Wednesday, April 14, 2010.)

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 4, 2009. in order to allow sufficient time to review the proposals and provide timely notification of workshop approval.
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 February 2010 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/or 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 NASDME2010@mgr-events.com or call 505-508-2999.
Please complete all pages of the proposal form online or mail a hard copy to: 2010 National Migrant Education Conference Attn: Workshop Review Committee 1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 915 Washington, DC 20036

2010 National Migrant Education Conference
Workshop Presentation Proposal Form

(USE THIS FORM ONLY--PHOTOCOPIES ACCEPTABLE)

PLEASE DO NOT TYPE IN ALL CAPS!
Submission deadline 12/04/09

* Denotes Required Fields

Workshop Presentation Title:*

Lead Presenter: *	First Name Last Name
Position / Title: *
Agency or School: *
Work Address: *

Work City: *	State: *	Zip: *
Work Phone: *	Fax: *
Alternate/Mobile Phone: *
Primary Email: *

School District: *
Home Address:

Home City:	State:	Zip:
Home Phone:	Fax:
Secondary Email:

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.) If your presentation is in Spanish, then the title and description must be in Spanish.
Number of Words : What language will the workshop be presented in: English Spanish Both Other

Co-Presenters Contact Information - PLEASE INCLUDE FIRST & LAST NAMES

Co-Presenter 1:
First Name	Last Name
Title
Agency
Mailing Address

City	State	Zip
Daytime Phone:
Email Address:

Co-Presenter 2:
First Name	Last Name
Title
Agency
Mailing Address

City	State	Zip
Daytime Phone:
Email Address:

Co-Presenter 3:
First Name	Last Name
Title
Agency
Mailing Address

City	State	Zip
Daytime Phone:
Email Address:

Co-Presenter 4:
First Name	Last 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
CD Player	Flip Chart/Markers
NASDME WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPUTERS, LCD PROJECTORS OR INTERNET CONNECTIONS.

Topic Category Please check all that apply.

ADVOCACY/POLICY - Workshop sessions which discuss law or policy or discuss directly advocating for migrant parents or children.

COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT - Workshops which discuss the identification of the needs of migrant children.

CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND ASSESSMENT - This category includes sessions which discuss issues pertaining to what happens in the classroom or in instruction of migrant students, including curriculum and the assessment of performance and progress.

ESL/ELL - Sessions which discuss issues pertaining to the education of English Language Learners.

GRANTS - Sessions pertaining to alternative funding sources for migrant education program activities.

HEALTH - Sessions which discuss health issues of importance to migrant families.

HEP and CAMP - Sessions directly concerning HEP or CAMP programs or of special interest to those who work in HEP or CAMP programs.

IDENTIFICATION & RECRUITMENT - Sessions regarding the identification and recruitment process.

INTERSTATE COORDINATION/COORDINATION WITH OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS - Sessions which discuss cooperation and joint activities among and between states.

MANAGEMENT - Sessions which discuss issues of importance to program administrators or managers.

MIGRANT LIFE - Sessions which discuss issues which arise in the lives of migrant families, including cultural issues.

PARENTS - Workshops designed for Parents attending the conference, for those who work with parents, or for those interested in learning more about working with migrant parents.

SERVICE DELIVERY - Workshop sessions which discuss issues involving the actual delivery of services by local, regional, and state migrant education programs.

SUMMER SCHOOL - Issues pertaining to migrant summer programs and/or summer instruction.

TECHNOLOGY - Sessions which discuss the use of technology in delivering educational services or the use of technology in program management.

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 NASDME2010@mgr-events.com.