2010 International Conference Proposals

International Child & Adolescent Conference XV

"Bridging Practices to Improve Academic and Social Competence

of Children & Youth"

The biennial International Child & Adolescent Conference started in 1982 as a transdisciplinary forum for individuals from education, mental health, juvenile justice and related fields to share information on effective interventions and programs for troubled youth. The theme for the 2010 conference is Bridging Practices to Improve Academic and Social Competence. We are seeking a wide variety of presentations surrounding this theme from practitioners, administrators, researchers, trainers, advocates, parents, students and others who work in or with education, mental health, juvenile justice or related fields. You are invited to submit a proposal and participate in the program.

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: July 16, 2010

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE: August 16, 2010

NOTIFICATION OF SESSION DATE/TIME: September 3, 2010

Please Note:

Multiple proposals are invited, however, please submit one online form per proposal.

The principal presenter is responsible for keeping all co-presenters informed of all correspondence from the conference planning committee.

All presenters and co-presenters must register for the conference. BICA is unable to offer either an honorarium or a waiver of registration fees to program presenters. Presenters will be eligible for discounted registration rates ($245). Your proposal is an acknowledgement of this requirement.

Acceptance of a proposal does not imply approval or support by BICA, its employees, Board of Directors or co-sponsoring organizations.

Please select this button to indicate that you have read and agree to the above noted requirements.

Please provide the following PRINCIPAL PRESENTER contact information:

First Name

Last Name

Middle Initial

Organization

Address Type

Home Work

Street Address

Address (cont.)

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Work Phone

(xxx-xxx-xxxx)

Home Phone

(xxx-xxx-xxxx)

FAX

(xxx-xxx-xxxx)

E-mail

Confirm E-mail:

CO-PRESENTER 1 contact information (if applicable):

First Name

Last Name

Middle Initial

Organization

Address Type Home Work

Street Address

Address (cont.)

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Work Phone

(xxx-xxx-xxxx)

Home Phone

(xxx-xxx-xxxx)

FAX

(xxx-xxx-xxxx)

E-mail

CO-PRESENTER 2 contact information (if applicable):

First Name

Last Name

Middle Initial

Organization

Address Type Home Work

Street Address

Address (cont.)

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Work Phone

(xxx-xxx-xxxx)

Home Phone

(xxx-xxx-xxxx)

FAX

(xxx-xxx-xxxx)

E-mail

ADDITIONAL CO-PRESENTERS:

If you have more than three presenters, please use this space to type in their names and addresses (if addresses are the same as other presenters, you may just indicate so).

PREFERRED PRESENTATION TYPE:

Please note that your preference will be considered, but strand leaders will make final selections regarding presentation type and length.

    Breakout Session (60 minutes) Will you accept a poster session if not accepted for a breakout?

    Workshop (120 minutes) The number of workshops is limited. Will you accept a breakout session?

    Roundtable or Poster Session

Please indicate if there are any days you are UNABLE to present:

Thursday

Friday

Saturday



TOPIC:

Please select the ONE strand that BEST fits your proposal.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Continuum of Intervention and Placement

Early Intervention

Integrating Academic/Non-academic Instruction

Mental Health Issues and Youth

Positive Behavior Intervention Support

Effective Classroom Management

Research into Practice

Safe Schools

Services for Culturally Diverse Populations

Services in Secure Settings

Teaching Core Academics in Elementary/Secondary

Transition

Personnel Training and Development

Law and Policy

Assessment Tools at Tier 1, 2, 3

Families

Other

Please specify:



Please use this space to make any notes regarding your unique presentation needs:

PRESENTATION TITLE:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION FOR PROGRAM:

Please provide a brief (approximately 60-word) description for the conference program. In your description, please indicate your intended audience (i.e., early childhood, elementary, middle school, secondary, higher ed) and level of the material you will present (i.e., introductory, intermediate, advanced, all levels).

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Please provide a bulleted list of what participants will learn from this session.

Note: certain CEU providers require specific learning objectives.

PROPOSAL:

What is the purpose of the presentation (why is this important and who is the target audience)? What are you planning to do? What are the practical applications (how can your results/strategies be used by others)? How does this presentation address research-based standards? Please type or cut and paste (up to 500 words)

EQUIPMENT NEEDS:

Notes:

A screen will be set up in each presentation room and rooms will be set theater-style.

You are welcome to bring your own equipment, however BICA will not be responsible for any personal equipment used for presentations.

BICA cannot provide laptop computers.

Please check all that apply. Fees must be paid in advance for selected requests upon acceptance of proposal. If BICA secures equipment at your request, you must pay the fee.

Overhead Projector (no charge)

LCD Projector ($20)

DVD/VHS Player - requires LCD Projector ($20)

Flip Chart ($15)

Other:



SPECIAL NEEDS: Please indicate if you have any special needs or requests.

THANK YOU!