Fall Conference Presentation Proposal Form Friday and Saturday

Oregon Association for
the Education of Young Children
Fall Conference Presentation Proposal Form
Friday and Saturday, October 9th&10th, 2015
OAEYC Conference Purposes
 Provide training and resources for all who work with children and families.
 Embrace diversity, counteract bias and adopt inclusive practices.
 Promote partnerships, networking and collaboration between families, providers, schools, agencies and the
community.
 Enhance the professional development of all participants.
Criteria: Presentations will be selected based on the following criteria:
 Incorporates anti-bias principles, developmentally appropriate practice and culturally sensitive practices. The
concept of developmental appropriateness has three dimensions
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Age appropriateness -- Knowledge of age-related human characteristics that permit general predictions within an age
range of what activities, materials, interactions, or experiences will be safe, healthy, interesting, achievable, and
challenging to children;
Individual Appropriateness -- Knowledge about the strengths, interests, and needs of each individual child in the group to
be able to adapt for and be responsive to inevitable human variation; and
Social and Cultural Appropriateness – Knowledge of the social and cultural contexts in which children live to ensure that
learning experiences are meaningful, relevant, and respectful for the participating children and their families.
Reflects hands-on experiences as well as applied research and offers achievable outcomes for participants.
Content can be applied without using a specific product or service – presentations that are a “sales pitch” will not
be considered. Presenters who have materials to sell will receive a full complimentary table in the Exhibit area.
Presenter has educational and work experience related to the core knowledge area addressed by the presentation,
experience teaching adults and knowledge of adult learning
We are primarily seeking a balance of presentations that meet the Set One or Two standards of the Oregon
Registry in the Core Knowledge Categories (CKC) of Diversity; Health, Safety & Nutrition; Human Growth
& Development; Observation & Assessment; Program Management; Special Needs; and Understanding &
Guiding Behavior. Other CKC areas will be considered. For more details on the Oregon Registry, Set Standards and
the Core Body of Knowledge, please visit www.pdx.edu/occd/oregon-registry-2 then select Oregon Registry Trainer Program or
Training Criteria from the menu on the left.
Conference Honoraria**: Up to two presenters per workshop receive complimentary registration on the day they present,
parking and lunch on the day they present. Additional presenters may register at the member rate to include lunch and
attendance at sessions on the day they present. For those who cannot donate their time, we offer either a membership in
OregonAEYC/NAEYC or a small stipend for up to two presenters per session.
$30 for 1½ or 2 hours or a regular OAEYC/NAEYC membership per workshop (maximum of $60 or two
regular memberships)
$60 for 3 hours or a comprehensive membership (maximum of $120 or 2 comprehensive memberships).
$100 for 4 hours (maximum of $200 for 2 presenters or 2 comprehensive memberships)
$120 for 6 hours (maximum of $240 for 2 presenters or 2 comprehensive memberships)
** Featured presenters or those willing to take larger numbers may qualify for a higher honorarium, contact us to discuss.
Deadlines: Priority is given to those proposals received by July 10, 2015. All application are reviewed by the Program
Committee. Applications received after deadline will be considered on a space-available basis. Applicants will be notified
by August 10th. Mail to: Oregon AEYC, 5427 Glen Echo Ave Ste A, Gladstone, Oregon 97027, email to
sara@oregonaeyc.org or fax to 503-496-0520. (Hint: Remove cover page and save with your last name when emailing your
application.)
For More Information please contact Oregon AEYC at (503) 496-3991 or (800) 452-3610. We appreciate your support of
the Oregon AEYC and sharing your expertise with the diverse childhood care and education community.
Application to Present – Fall 2015: Page 1 of 2
CONTACT PRESENTER
Name: _________________________________________ Affiliation/Qualifications:_________________________________
(i.e. AA, BS, MA, Oregon Registry Community or Master Trainer)
Address: ____________________________________________ City: ___________________ State: _____ Zip: __________
Work: (___) _________________ Home: (___) __________________ E-mail: _____________________________________
Co-Presenter (if any) Please let us know if there will be more than 2
Name: _________________________________________ Affiliation/Qualifications:_________________________________
(i.e. AA, BS, MA, Registry Community or Master Trainer)
Address: ____________________________________________ City: ___________________ State: _____ Zip: __________
Work: (___) _________________ Home: (___) __________________ E-mail: _____________________________________
Logistical Information
WORKSHOP LENGTH: Please indicate first, second and third choices using 1, 2 and 3.
Friday choices:
3 hours
6 hours Saturday choices:
1 ½ hours
2 hours
3 hours
5 hours
6 hours
AVAILABILITY Please indicate when you are available to give your presentation (check all that apply):
DAY:
Friday
Saturday
Either
Both
TIME:
Fri. AM
Fri. PM
Sat. AM
Sat. PM
Any
PREFERRED ENROLLMENT LIMIT (We will confirm actual enrollment 1 week prior to conference.)
30 max
40-50
60 – 80
120
Unlimited Willing to go bigger?
yes
no
PREFERRED ROOM SET-UP (Cannot guarantee)
Theater=Chairs in rows
Banquet=Round tables/chairs
Open Space w/ chairs on sides
Classroom (narrow tables in rows with chairs behind)
Display/presenter tables:
none
one
two
AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT: AV equipment is expensive to rent. Please indicate your requirements. We will do our best to
accommodate those with the greatest need. Please let us know what you will be using so we can provide the appropriate set-up, outlets
and screens. Due to cost we are NOT able to provide LCD projectors or computers with limited exceptions.
Screen & stand only (bringing own laptop & projector)
Easel with chart pack & pens
white board & pens
LCD Projector (very limited, can you bring your own?)
other ______________________________
I will bring my own: ____________________________________________
Wi-Fi:
yes, I require internet access
no, not needed
HAND-OUT POLICY: OregonAEYC will provide printing for up to three double-sided handout pages per workshop participant per 2
hour length. Master copies must be provided at least two (2) weeks prior to Conference. Electronic files preferred
I will be sending master copies for handouts.
I will NOT be sending master copies.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT at $.30/mile available for presenters driving over a total of 100 miles (50 miles one way).
I qualify and my total miles are:
or
Use the state mileage chart to determine mileage.
Mileage reimbursement should be payable to: _________________________________ or
I do not need mileage.
HONORARIA PREFERENCE – Maximum 2 per session
Donate my time
OAEYC/NAEYC Membership (s) for _________________________________/________________________________
Honorarium(s) to: ________________________________________/_________________________________________
If you require other compensation for your presentation, please indicate below and we will contact you.
EXHIBIT SPACE: (indicate if you want a complimentary exhibit space with vendors)
no
½ table
One table
for
Day you present only
Both days Notes: __________________________
Workshop Information: Page 2 of 2
PRESENTATION HISTORY If you have not presented for OregonAEYC during the past few years, please attach a professional
reference or name of a conference or training where you were a presenter; include name and phone number of contact person.
If you
have questions about the Oregon Registry and the Registry Trainer system, call the Oregon Center for Career Development in
Childhood Care and Education at 503-725-8535 or 1-877-725-8535 or visit www.pdx.edu/occd
Has your workshop been pre-approved by the Oregon Registry Trainer Program?
Yes
No
I will apply by August 1st
If yes, please send us a copy of your master certificate prior to the conference so we can use it for your session.
If yes, approved Title: _______________________________________________ Set: ________________________
(If YES, you may submit your Oregon Registry Training Proposal form instead of this page.)
Level of Presentation: (You must have a Bachelor’s degree, Oregon Registry Step 10 or equivalent to offer Set 2 or 3 Training.) We
select a balance of Set One and Set Two proposals.
Beginning - Set One - awareness, description, explanation, fundamentals, introduction, overview
Advanced Beginner – Set One – more in depth training but offered by a trainer not at Step 10 or equivalent
Intermediate - Set Two – application, development, examination, exploration, implementation, practice, selection
Advanced - Set Three – critical examination through in-depth study, conducting research, strategies, theory
AGE GROUP FOCUS OF PRESENTATION: Check the most applicable, but no more than three.
Ages 0-3 Infants and Toddlers
Ages 5-12 School Age Care and Enrichment and Elementary
Ages 3-5 Preschool
Adult Learning and Development
Ages 5-8 Kindergarten/Primary
Not applicable
Indicate Core Knowledge Category (no more than 1 per 1 ½ to 2 hours of presentation):
Diversity
Observation & Assessment
Families & Community Systems
Personal, Professional & Leadership Development
Health, Safety & Nutrition
Program Management
Human Growth & Development
Special Needs
Learning Environments & Curriculum
Understanding & Guiding Behavior
Language of Presentation: □ English □ Spanish
□ Other: _________________________
We recommend that all presenters speak English, either as a first or second language. If presenting in another
language, your workshop title and description must be written in both English and the other language.
WORKSHOP INFORMATION We reserve the right to edit proposal titles and descriptions. Either attach a separate
sheet with the following information or expand the spaces. Please adhere to word limit.
A. TITLE (60 CHARACTER LIMIT)
B. DESCRIPTION FOR BROCHURE (60 word limit) Please help participants know what to expect from your
presentation: what will it cover - how will it be covered - who should be interested? Make you description short and enticing.
C. Workshop Objectives (1 to 3 per session) to be used for evaluations Samples: I practiced two strategies to enhance
language development. I learned five baby signs. I can describe the importance of communicating with families.
D. Brief outline of your presentation including at least one reflective activity and one professional action activity.
Examples of reflective activities include: “write down a recent example of a challenging behavior” or “write or draw about a
time when…”
Examples of professional action: “tell someone at your table what you will implement from this session” or “record a
personal/professional commitment based on this training.”
E. Cite at least one current professional reference or resource (book, journal article, etc.) used in developing this
session.
Please return by July 10th to: OAEYC Proposals • PO Box 60 • Gladstone • OR 97027
or FAX: (503) 496-0520 or E-mail: sara@oregonaeyc.org
(Hint: Remove cover page and save with your last name when emailing your application.)