2011 Annual MnSACA & MnAEYC State Conference - Request for Workshop Proposals

Dear Potential Conference Presenter,

The Minnesota School-Age Care Alliance and the Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children are seeking qualified professionals to present workshops at the 2011 MnSACA & MnAEYC Annual State Conference. The 2011 MnSACA & MnAEYC Annual Conference will be held February 4 - 5, 2011, at the St. Paul RiverCentre. This event traditionally draws more than 800 professionals who provide programming for children and youth ages birth through 14. We are very excited about this partnership between the early childhood and school-age statewide organizations. We encourage you to share your knowledge and expertise with the people attending this exciting event. Participants include administrators, lead staff, center directors and direct care and education staff who are eager to enhance their own professional development and improve the quality of their programs.

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Important Facts you need to know…

Please help us meet the professional development needs of early childhood and out-of-school time professionals by submitting a workshop proposal!

2011 Conference Theme: The Leading Edge: Innovative Programs & Professionals.

Presenters are asked to incorporate this conference theme into the planning of their workshop

2011 Workshop Themes: (Please be very specific in the description of your proposed session to make sure we accurately place your session.)

  • Environment
  • Nutrition/Fitness
  • Curriculum
  • Quality
  • Other

Deadline for Proposal: August 20, 2010!

Workshops will be chosen based on the following:

  1. Clarity of presentation summary
  2. Presenter’s background in training
  3. Appropriateness of topical tracks
  4. Reference check

All Presentations must be sent with presentation outline or detailed description of what will be presented during your proposed session.

Accepted presenters will be notified in September via email.

Thank you for your assistance in ensuring that this event is a valuable experience for all. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley Crunstedt, Conference Coordinator, at (651) 203-7248 or email ashleyc@ewald.com.

Request for Workshop Proposals
Main Presenter *

Professional Title

Program Name/Employer *

Address *

City, State/Zip *

Work Phone *

Fax

Email* *
*PLEASE NOTE: All conference correspondence will be via email.

Are you a member of: *

Are you listed on the MN Trainers Registry? *

If YES – What is your trainer level:

If NO – List training experience/credentials:


Do you have a co-presenter/mentor? *

Co-Presenter/Mentor

Professional Title

Program Name/Employer

Address

City, State/Zip

Work Phone

Fax

Email

Is the co-presenter a member of:


Please provide a reference who has heard the main presenter speak
Name *

Phone *

Deadline for Submission is August 20, 2010

  • All workshops will be 1.5 hours, 3 hours in length, or a Power Session (45 Minutes)
  • Handout limit is 2 pages (front and back). Presenters will be responsible for providing copies of handouts that exceed 4 pages.
  • All correspondence will be via email with the main presenter.
  • Complimentary registration is provided for all presenters. No monetary compensation is provided.
  • Confirmation letters will be emailed in September along with A/V request forms and additional information.

Presentation Information

This year’s conference will concentrate on but will not be limited to the following themes. Please note in your description if your session is specific to early childhood or school age. If your session is geared to all ages please indicate in session description.
Check One Track *

Please specify which age groups your presentation will benefit, check all that apply (control+click on PC, command+click on Mac): *

Check which core competency content your presentation applies to (may check more than one: control+click on PC, command+click on Mac): *

Please provide a title for your presentation. This title will be printed in the program. *

Provide a description of 30 words or less for your presentation, as you want it to appear in the conference program. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO YOUR DESCRPITION SO PARTICIPANTS HAVE A REAL FEEL FOR THE SESSIONS CONTENT AND THE AGE GROUP YOU ARE SPEAKING TO IF NECESSARY. *

Please remember to send along a presentation outline or detailed description of what will be presented during your time as well to better help us place your session!
Check which attendee levels your program targets: *

Choose the level of activity/movement for your presentation: *

Is your workshop hands-on? *

Does it require extended set-up/tear-down? *

Choose when you are interested in presenting your session: *
*Please Note: Power Sessions are 45 minutes in length.

Please check if you (the main presenter) would like to receive free registration (including lunch) to the conference on the day that you present.

I will be attending the conference on: *




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