Request for Fall Conference Sectional Proposals

21st Century Learning:

Foundations and Future Directions

September 30-October-2, 2009 Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton

 

FROM: WASCD Program Planning Committee

November, 2008

 

We are currently accepting sectional proposals for the 2009 Annual Fall Conference, which is noted for its outstanding presentations of research-based programming from Wisconsin school districts.

 

Preference will be given to proposals that are related to the topics of 21st Century Learning and blending 21st Century skills into classroom practice; however, proposals on exemplary programs related to WASCD prior themes of differentiation and grading and reporting will also be accepted.

 

If you have an exemplary program aligned to the above areas, submit a proposal by February 16, 2009.  Sectionals are approximately one hour in length and selected by the WASCD Program Planning Committee according to the attached proposal rubric.  Notifications will be e-mailed by the end of March. One complimentary conference registration will be included with each accepted sectional.

 

Note:  WASCD only accepts proposals electronically via e-mail or submitted through the website (www.wascd.org).  Refer to the rubric criteria and descriptors for guidance when writing your proposal.  You will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your proposal.  If you are unable to submit your proposal through the website, include the following information from the electronic form in an e-mail and send it to office@wascd.org

  1. Title of Presentation
  2. Presentation aligns to:  21st Century Learning,  Differentiation, or 
    Grading and Reporting
  3. Presentation and Content to be used in the Program Booklet (in less than 100 words). Be clear on content and expected participant outcomes and how you will involve participants.
  4. Outcomes:  Key point of the presentation to help the committee make its selections.
  5. Audience Engagement
  6. Alignment to the WI Educator Standards for teachers, administrators and pupil services. www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlsis/tel/standards.html
  7. Presenters:  the first person listed will be considered the contact person for the group and should notify other presenters regarding communication about the proposal. (Include: name, district/organization, position, phone, e-mail)

 

 

Rubric for Fall Conference Sectional Proposals

21st Century Learning: Foundations and Future Directions

Sept. 30-Oct. 1-2, 2009 Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton

 

Criteria

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Title

Present

Engaging and Interesting

 

 

Description

• clear and concise

·    clear and concise,

·    accurately reflects the content of the presentation

·    clear and concise,

·    accurately reflects the content of the presentation,

·    appealing

·    clear and concise,

·    accurately reflects the content of the presentation,

·    appealing, and,

·    less than 100 words

Content

• described

•   clearly described

·    clearly described, and

·    related to standards

·    clearly described,

·    related to standards
and

·  promotes the WASCD conference theme / purpose

Outcomes

• present

·    present,

and

·    clearly related to the description

·    present,

·    clearly related to the description,
and

·    are key components to understanding the topic

·    present,

·    clearly related to the description,

·  are key components to understanding the topic and

·  will likely have an impact on the audience beyond the presentation

Engagement

• not obvious

• Handouts are provided

·    Handouts are provided, and

·    Time for Q& A is included

·    Handouts are provided,

·  Time for Q& A is included, and

·  Audiende engagement is evident

 

Proposals will be rated by the WASCD Program Planning Committee according to the above rubric. Notification will be made via e-mail after March 1st.

 

Submit a Proposal