The Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE), ProLiteracy, and IACEA – the voice of adult education in Illinois invite you to submit a proposal for a presentation at the 2010 joint national conference to be held in Chicago, Illinois. Conference dates are March 15 – 19, 2010. The conference will be held at the magnificent Chicago Hilton located in downtown Chicago on Michigan Avenue. We hope to offer a wide variety of sessions to meet the training needs of our field. This will only be possible if you are willing to share your expertise with your colleagues by presenting at this conference. Come and do your part to make this an amazing professional development experience

SUBMITTING PROPOSALS

The Call for Presentations Committee is interested in presentations that highlight outstanding and innovative practices in all aspects of adult education and literacy – including basic literacy, workforce development, family literacy, English as a Second Language, correctional education, transitions, or whatever horizon you may be exploring as an educator of adults. The committee is looking for presentations that are based on successful implementation, current research, sound practice, and that encourage networking among providers in helping adults achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Presenters are encouraged to actively involve participants. Style of presentation may include audio-visuals, group activities, open discussion, etc. Proposals will be selected by committee. To submit a proposal, complete the Call for Presentations and submit online. Successful applicants will be notified via e-mail by December 7, 2009. Presenters must pre-register for the conference before January 4, 2010. Failure to pre-register for the conference will result in rejection of the proposal. If you have a change of e-mail address, please notify Vicki Hinkle: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Deadline for submission of the call for presentations application form has been extended to October 15, 2009.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Concurrent sessions will be 1 hour – 2 hours in length. Presentations for concurrent sessions may follow any of these formats:

• Panel Discussions:
  At least three presenters, each with a unique perspective on a topic, will use approximately ½ of the session to present their views. Participants will have open discussion, moderated by the lead presenter, for the remainder of the session. (1 hour session)
• Lecture:
  One presenter will utilize approximately 2/3 of the session to deliver information to the participants. The remaining 1/3 of the session will be devoted to interaction between the presenter and the participants. (1 hour session)
• Team Presentations:
  Two (or more) presenters will share information in an informal style, involving participants throughout the session. This format is suited well to demonstrations of learning tools, assessment strategies, etc. (1 hour session)
• Workshop Format:
  The presenter(s) will provide hands-on activities, demonstrations, development of materials, and/or application of practice. (1or 2 hour session)

CONFERENCE PRESENTER AGREEMENT

I understand that if selected, presenters and co-presenters:

• Must pre-register for the conference and pay the registration fee to be included in the program.
• Will be responsible for all costs related to transportation, room, and board.
• Will be responsible for furnishing handouts in the quantity needed for sessions.
• Will not be paid an honorarium.
• Must adhere to copyright laws.
• Will be responsible for all costs related to rental of extra audio-visual equipment. The conference will provide the following upon request: flipchart, overhead projector, screen, TV/VCR, and TV/DVD player.
• Will be responsible for the security of any personal equipment used in a presentation.