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Information for Session Presenters |
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Many thanks to those who submitted proposals for presenting
at the WSSDA Annual Conference. The selection of presenters
has now been made and we look forward to another year of
outstanding sessions focused on supporting public school
directors’ efforts to improve student learning.
As you develop your presentation, we recommend you review
the Presenter Guidelines and Session Standards (see
below) to refresh your memory on standards expected by
WSSDA. Also, we ask that you confirm the final details of your session,
place your order for A/V equipment, and, if needed, update
your list of session presenters.
Please note the following deadlines; links are provided
to online forms for submitting your information.
| by Aug. 18 |
Confirm the
details of your session and
place your order for A/V
equipment |
FORM |
| by Sept. 12 |
Provide any
revisions to your list of
individuals presenting the
session |
FORM |
| by
Nov. 12 |
E-mail
electronic copies of
your
presentation/handouts |
E-MAIL
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Conference Dates: |
November 20-22, 2008 (Early Bird workshops,
November 19) |
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Location: |
Spokane Convention Center and DoubleTree
Hotel |
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Session Length: |
1 hour, 15 minutes |
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Target Audience: |
School board members and superintendents
from rural, small districts to urban, large
districts. |
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Board Member Involvement: |
School directors are encouraged to take an
active role in presentation development and
delivery and to address the school board’s
role in the project, program or issue being
presented. |
- Presenters must agree to all Presenter Guidelines
for participation.
- Presenters are responsible for all arrangements and
expenses necessary for participation in the Conference
program.
- Any board member or superintendent participating in
the presentation must register as an attendee of the
Conference and pay the registration fee. Other
individuals who will be assisting in the presentation
will receive a speaker’s pass for the presentation day
only.
- Under no circumstances may a presenter promote a
product, service, or anything else representing monetary
self-interest.
- Presenters agree to provide at least one handout in
electronic and paper format. Paper handouts are to be
provided at the presenter’s expense in quantities
sufficient for room size; electronic copies are to be
sent to WSSDA to be made available to attendees post
conference.
- Presenters must allow time for the completion of
WSSDA-provided evaluations at the end of the session.
- Presenters at WSSDA’s Annual Conference are expected
to use material and language that is appropriate and
does not discriminate.
- Session Contact will serve as primary contact for
WSSDA, and must have a valid e-mail address.
- Session Contact is responsible for communicating
with any co-presenter(s) regarding acceptance or
rejection, deadlines and all other session details.
- For all accepted submissions, WSSDA reserves the
right to edit title, description or learner outcomes for
promotional purposes.
- Session Contact agrees to complete
WSSDA’s online A/V form by August 18, 2008 and finalize
all presenter/co-presenter information online by
September 12.
- Topic is of high interest and relevance to
today’s school directors.
- Presentation provides solid, practical, “how-to”
information.
- Information can be used or the program replicated in
a wide variety of school districts.
- Title is engaging and appropriate.
- Description clearly, concisely depicts what the
presentation will include.
- Role of the school board is clearly articulated.
- Session outcomes are clear, measurable and
achievable in the time allowed.
- Creativity and innovation are evident in the
approach taken to this issue or topic.
- Evidence supports the program’s success.
- Presentation delivery methods address adult
learning principles and varied learner styles (e.g.,
multi-media, audience interaction, visual aids) to
ensure an engaging and lively presentation.
If you have questions, please contact WSSDA's Connie Lauderdale
(360/493-9231). |
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Washington State School Directors'
Association • 221 College St. NE • Olympia, WA 98516
Tel: 360/493-9231 • Fax: 360/493-9247 • E-mail:
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