Dear MCEC Friends and Colleagues

Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®) 2013 National Training Seminar … for the sake of the child July 8-9, 2013 Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center National Harbor, Maryland 2013 MCEC Call for Presenters Session Proposal Form

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: Thursday, November 15, 2012

The Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, worldwide organization. A model of positive leadership and advocacy, the work of the MCEC is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition. The MCEC performs research, conducts professional institutes and conferences, and develops and publishes resources for all constituencies. The MCEC focus is on all military installations, their supporting schools, concerned organizations, and caring individuals.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PRESENTERS:  Email presentation proposals to [email protected]  No fax or mailed copies of proposals will be accepted.  You will be contacted by email upon receipt of your proposal.  Concurrent sessions will be 1 hour in length.  General Session Speakers and Distinguished Lecturers will be invited by the MCEC.  Most communication with the MCEC staff will be done by email. Please ensure that we have your current email address at all times.  Marketing of any products or services during sessions is prohibited.  We appreciate all presenter submissions. However, some may not be selected as 2013 seminar presentations. If your proposal is accepted:

o Speakers will be notified no later than January 4, 2013. If you do not receive notification, please contact Carrie Garlick at [email protected]. o The Lead Presenter will be responsible for notifying co-presenters regarding the status of the proposal and date, time, and location of the presentation.

“Military Child Education Coalition®” “MCEC®” and associated trademarks and design elements are owned by the Military Child Education Coalition. © 2012 Military Child Education Coalition. All Rights Reserved o All presenters are expected to register for the 2013 National Training Seminar. An online registration link will be forwarded to you and must be completed within 2 weeks of notification of acceptance of your proposal. The registration fee for the lead presenter is $250 and full payment must be completed along with your online registration. Each co-presenter will be registered at the 2013 MCEC National Training Seminar “Early Bird” registration rate.* Co-presenter registration must be completed and paid in full within 30 days. The registration fee includes access to all NTS sessions and five meals during the two day seminar. *The 2013 NTS registration rates, including the Early Bird registration rate, will be finalized in November 2012.

o All presenters must submit a high resolution jpeg file (300 dpi) photo within 30 days suitable for use on the MCEC website and in other 2013 NTS marketing publications. Please submit to [email protected] .

o All travel and lodging costs are the presenter’s responsibility.

o One copy of each handout that will be used in the presentation must be forwarded to MCEC by June 1, 2013. Presenters are responsible for duplicating and providing copies of any handouts given to participants during the session.

o Presenters must submit an electronic version of all presentation materials (slides, video clips, brochures, etc.) by June 1, 2013 to [email protected]. All session presentation materials will be posted to the MCEC website and available for download following the conclusion of the 2013 National Training Seminar.

o Presenters agree to cite all appropriate sources and receive permissions with regard to the materials used in the session, and agree to adhere to the MCEC policy prohibiting commercialism in presentations.

o Upon acceptance of proposals, the Military Child Education Coalition is hereby authorized to record and/or publish any material presented during this session at the 2013 National Training Seminar: Military Children- Our Nation’s Treasure

o Presenters authorize the MCEC to record, reproduce, and distribute video/audio of this session.

o Presenters waive any rights to fees and royalties associated with the printed or recorded reproduction and distribution of these materials.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:

Carrie Garlick National Training Seminar Coordinator [email protected]

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Overview: MCEC 2013 National Training Seminar Presentation Themes, Strands & Topics

2013 THEME: … for the sake of the child

The MCEC 2013 National Training Seminar theme can be interpreted many ways and the Call for Presenter Committee will consider presentation proposals (individuals or teams) for a concurrent session on any topic of interest to the MCEC audience. However, preference will be given to sessions focusing on one of the categories of presentation strands listed below. With an emphasis on measurable results while demonstrating effectiveness and relevance, selected proposals will move beyond entry-level awareness and should offer the audience innovative ideas, active hands-on learning, and share critical information relevant to the professional development of educators and military professionals who are dedicated to serving the military- connected child.

2013 PRESENTATION STRANDS:  Family Dynamics- Healthy Families, Hardy Kids Potential topics: School transitions; Children who learn differently; Grief and loss; Lessons learned; Resurgence & renewal; Disengaged parenting; Rebuilding bonds after separation; Abuse & neglect; Parenting & caregivers.

 Igniting the Spark- Challenge, Create, Connect Potential Topics: Legacy of service; Contributions to society; Youth leadership & empowerment; Fabulous “firsts”; Family & community involvement; Living and learning across a lifetime; Extra curricula, igniting talent and creativity, helping kids take educational risks.

 Innovations & Issues- What’s Trending in Education Potential Topics: School transitions; Children who learn differently; Curriculum & testing; Technology applications; Professional developments & networking, School/college & career readiness; Nutrition; Sleep studies; Anti- bullying; Home schooling & charter schools, global competition, interactive museums, flipped classrooms.

 Partnerships & Policies- Collaborate, Advocate & Sustain Potential Topics: School & military partnerships, Local action plan efforts, Business & community partnerships, Legislation & Initiatives.

“Military Child Education Coalition®” “MCEC®” and associated trademarks and design elements are owned by the Military Child Education Coalition. © 2012 Military Child Education Coalition. All Rights Reserved Military Child Education Coalition® 2013 National Training Seminar … for the sake of the child July 8-9, 2013 Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center National Harbor, Maryland 2013 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM

As an accredited organization, the Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®) is required to obtain complete data regarding the scope, objectives, and outcomes from each participating speaker. We ask that this information is submitted with your proposal to be a session presenter for the MCEC 2013 National Training Seminar. Note: The MCEC is an authorized provider for the International Association for Continuing Education Training (IACET), the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), as well as several state agencies. These multiple avenues of accreditation make the recognition of MCEC Continuing Education Credits for Graduate Credits acceptable to nearly all school districts. If your presentation proposal is accepted, MCEC may need you to provide additional professional resume documentation in support of this accreditation.

Name of Lead Presenter

Email Address of Lead Presenter

Organization/School System

Title of Lead Presenter

Mailing Address of Lead Presenter

Phone Home: Work: Cell: Fax:

Please provide the name, title, and email of any co- presenters.

“Military Child Education Coalition®” “MCEC®” and associated trademarks and design elements are owned by the Military Child Education Coalition. © 2012 Military Child Education Coalition. All Rights Reserved Title of Session: Type title as it should appear in the program.

Presentation Strand: Review the NTS Presentation Strands and choose the one that your session will best address. ____ Family Dynamics- Healthy Families, Hardy Kids ____ Igniting the Spark- Challenge, Create, Connect ____ Innovations & Issues- What’s Trending in Education ____ Partnerships & Policies- Collaborate, Advocate & Sustain

Please mark all topics & themes related to your Presentation Strand: __Preschool __Elementary __Middle School __High School

__Post Secondary __Leadership __Special Needs __ Partnerships

__Reintegration __ Curriculum __Parenting __Transitions

__Service & Volunteering __ Gifted/Advanced __Emotional Well Being

__Physical Well Being __Grief & Loss __Separation __Technology

__ Connecting Geographically Dispersed Families __Other (please explain)

Session Detail: (500 - 700 words maximum) Please describe your proposed session as explicitly as possible. Writing Guide: Include the following in your session detail.  Format and Sequencing/Agenda of Session (Lecture, Hands-on, Make and Take, Panel Presentation, Media Presentation, etc.)  Participant Learning Outcomes (List 2-3: What knowledge and skills will participants gain as a result of attending the session?)  Research Base (What experience and research have informed your work?)  Measurable Results (How will you measure your participant learning outcome objectives?)

Session Synopsis: (150 words maximum) If your proposal is accepted, this description will appear in the National Training Seminar program and on the website. Please market your session as best you can while keeping to the requested word count.

“Military Child Education Coalition®” “MCEC®” and associated trademarks and design elements are owned by the Military Child Education Coalition. © 2012 Military Child Education Coalition. All Rights Reserved Name and Title of presenter(s): (25 words maximum) If your proposal is accepted, this name/title will appear in the program. Please include your name, title, and organization as you would like it to appear.

Expanded Bio(s): (100 words maximum) Please include any additional information you would like to provide regarding your experience, expertise, and/or professional qualifications. This information will be presented during session introduction and used for conference marketing purposes.

Experience: (A) Have you been an MCEC presenter in the past? If so, how is this session proposal different from your previous presentation and in what year did you present?

(B) Have you participated as a session speaker at other professional conferences, trainings, or seminars? If so, please provide two references below; including a contact name, email, phone, and name & date of event/venue. If available, also provide any internet links to previous speaking engagements, i.e. YouTube, TED, etc.

Proprietary Interest Statement:

The following is a complete list of all Intellectual Properties that belong to me/us and that relate to this presentation and that are not assigned to the MCEC:

Check appropriate space(s):

 None.

 See below:

 Due to confidentiality agreements, I cannot disclose certain Intellectual Properties that would otherwise be included on the above-described list.

 Additional sheets attached.

“Military Child Education Coalition®” “MCEC®” and associated trademarks and design elements are owned by the Military Child Education Coalition. © 2012 Military Child Education Coalition. All Rights Reserved Audiovisual (AV) Requirement: Podiums, podium microphones, screens, and LCD projectors are provided in each session room. The Military Child Education Coalition does not provide laptop computers. Please list only those additional items you will need for your presentation. The Military Child Education Coalition will make every effort to meet your request, but may need to discuss unusual requests on a case-by-case basis. It is essential that you provide the specific AV details now. AV is arranged well in advance of the event and affects the event program scheduling. Any requests for additional AV items (after the proposal has been accepted) may result in associated costs being passed on to the presenter.

Flip Chart with Markers ( ) Audio for Personal Computer- for video, etc. ( ) Internet access* ( ) Other- please specify ( )

* (may incur additional charges)

“Military Child Education Coalition®” “MCEC®” and associated trademarks and design elements are owned by the Military Child Education Coalition. © 2012 Military Child Education Coalition. All Rights Reserved