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MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS Call for Presentations
2008 MAAP 25th Annual State Conference
For All Learning Options Educators to Learn, Network, and Plan
“Where to From Here?”
February 20, 21, 22, 2008 Crowne Plaza Hotel Saint Paul, Minnesota Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs www.maapmn.org
MAAP 2008 25th Annual State Conference Call for Presentations
Presenter Application Requirements: This 2-page form filled out completely. A brief summary (50 words or less) of your presentation (including learning objectives) to be printed in the conference brochure (MAAP reserves the right to edit). Send this application electronically to MAAP: Gretchen Lieb at glieb@buffalo.k12.mn.us Application packet must be received no later then Friday January 18, 2008 Please state presenters’ names, titles, and organizations as you would like them to appear in the conference brochure. The order you list presenters below is the order they will be listed in the brochure. If you are not able to send application electronically, please print legibly and send to Gretchen Lieb, 800 8th St. N.E., Buffalo, MN 55313, or fax to 763.682.8681. Presenter 1 (Lead Presenter & Primary Contact) Name___________________________________________________ MAAP Member: Yes__ No __ If ‘No’: Name and Phone number of MAAP member sponsor________________________________________ Professional Title__________________________________________________________________________ School/Agency/Organization _________________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________County_________________________ Business phone__________________ Cell phone________________ Home phone_____________________ E-mail___________________________________________________________________________________ Best way to reach me is by Phone _____________ Email __________ Presenter 2 Name___________________________________________________ MAAP Member: Yes__ No __ Professional Title__________________________________________________________________________ School/Agency/Organization _________________________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________County__________________ City_____________________________________State_____________Zip____________________________ Business phone__________________ Cell phone_________________ Home phone___________________ E-mail___________________________________________________________________________________ Best way to reach me is by Phone _____________ Email __________
Presentation Title and summary (include relevance to conference theme, if possible): ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Type of Presentation: ____Lecture ____Discussion ____Activity ____Group Participation Target Audience: (check all that apply) ___Teachers ___Administrators ___Clerical ___Elementary ___Midlevel ___High School ___Targeted Services ___Social / Mental Health __Other _____________________
Please Note – Vendors and Consultants If your presentation is based on or related to a product for sale or a service, you must provide participants with useable information relevant to your presentation at no cost. No product or service sales are permitted in presentations; sales are permitted only in exhibit booths. Presentation must include a learning options educator who is using your product or service. Presentation Session Option Please indicate your preference(s) below. MAAP will assign workshop lengths after determining the conference schedule. Your confirmation letter will indicate your workshop length. (Check all applicable choices) A. I prefer: ____ 60 minutes
____ 120 minutes
B. Room size (estimate # of participants): ____ 30 ____ 60 ____ 90 C. Preferred day for presentation: ___ Wed. February 20 ___ Thurs. February 21 ___ Fri. February 22 D. I/we would like to present twice; schedule a 2nd presentation on: ___Wed ___Thurs ___Fri. Schedule Limitations I CANNOT present on the following day(s): ___ Wed. February 20 ___ Thurs. February 21
___ Fri. February 22
Equipment/AV Needs: Please indicate your AV needs below. Room WILL HAVE a small lectern and one table. ___ Screen ___Overhead projector ____TV ____VCR ____DVD ___Flipchart __ WiFi Connection Due to prohibitive costs, we CANNOT supply LCD projectors, computers, or wireless microphones.
NOTE: Due to safety reasons, student presenters will be allowed at this conference only during their presentation time and will be supervised by the staff they are presenting with. Student work, video production etc. is welcome.
Presenter Agreement In submitting this proposal, I / we understand that: MAAP is not offering to pay for this presentation, travel, lodging, meals, or other expenses associated with the conference. Lead presenters who are registered for the conference will receive a $30 discount if proposals are received by the deadline. Workshops are limited to four (4) presenters
By signing below, I / we agree to the above conditions. _____________________________________ Lead Presenter (electronic) Signature _________________ Date
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Application packet must be received no later then Friday January 18, 2008 You will be notified of the proposal committee’s decision by Friday January 25, 2008. Send Proposal to: Best Meetings/MAAP, 2626 82nd Street Suite 270, Bloomington, MN 55425. FAX 952-858-8950, barb@best-meetings.com. Direct questions to: Gretchen Lieb, Phoenix Learning Center, 800 8th St. NE, Buffalo, MN 55313 e-mail: glieb@buffalo.k12.mn.us Phone: 763-682-8682 Fax: 763-682-8681
Call for Presentations
MAAP members work in all Learning Options Programs – Contract, ALC, Charter, Justice, On-Line Schools, College Prep, Immersion, Gifted &Talented, Career & Tech, Drug Recovery, Mental Health. Teen Parenting, Residential, and Day Treatment Programs, etc. Suggestions for other topics are welcome Admin Issues
Finances Strategic Planning Evaluations Testing Contract for Services Record Keeping & Reporting Student Accounting Data Gathering Tools
Data Based Practice
Charting Planning Survey instruments Root Cause Analysis Test interpretation Strategic Planning Continuous Improvement Quality Management
Special Ed Issues
IEP 504 Strategies EBD Rights & Responsibilities Placement in Alternatives
Legislative Issues
Program Autonomy Funding Current Issues Lobbying Multiple Measures Influence Working w/ Legislators & Candidates
Service Support
Advocating for Children State, County, Local Agencies College Prep Support Private Agencies Probation
Leadership Skills
STARS Student Government Political Action Service Learning
Child & Adolescent Issues
Labels, Stigma, Teasing, or Bullying Self Injury Suicide Prevention and Awareness Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Transition, Placement, or Lack of Permanency Juvenile Justice Restorative Justice
Psychological Development
Brain Development Relationship-based Practice Parent-Child Interaction Social & Emotional Development / Promotion Early Intervention Observation, Screening, Assessment Professional Competencies
Treatments & Strategies
Effective Clinical Treatment Options Effective Alternative Treatment Options Evidence-based Interventions Assessments and Testing Behavior Management Brain/Neurobiological Research Research and Evidence-based Practices
Class Curriculum (subject)
Math Science Social Studies Literature Art Music Writing English Work Study Physical Ed.
Transition
Transition Plans School-to-Work Independent Living Skills Military Peace Corps Job Corps College Internships Shadowing
Abuse, Trauma, Crisis, & Prevention
Rick Factors Early Identification Mental Health Screening Dealing with Grief, Crisis, Trauma, or Disaster Physical, Sexual, and/or Emotional Abuse Homelessness Navigating the Mental Health System
Cultural Competency
Culturally Appropriate Services Culturally Specific Perspectives Immigrant Populations Customs Translators
Services & Policies
Resources and Funding Community-based Services Model Programs Drug Treatment