2017 NAAE Convention Professional Development Workshops-Request for Proposals

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATORS
CALL FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP PROPOSALS

NAAE is accepting proposals for professional development workshops to be presented at the 2017 NAAE Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, December 5-9, 2017, relating to topics appropriate for middle, secondary and post-secondary educators of agricultural education.

Purpose: To present, in workshop format, information appropriate for agricultural educators. Workshops should relate directly to enhancing classroom/laboratory instruction, student work-based learning and/or leadership development, teacher professional development, program marketing/communications and partnership/collaborations.

Suggested Topics: Workshops may be presented on, but are not limited to, the following areas: Classroom instruction techniques, technology in the classroom, technical agricultural information, integration of academics, exceptional instructional materials, research pertinent and applicable to the classroom, specific topical areas, etc.

Parameters: Workshops will be approximately 30 or 75 minutes in length and have the possibility to be repeated. Expect an audience of 15-50 people.

Proposals are to be submitted by Friday, May 12, 2017.

For more information, contact:
Alissa F. Smith
Associate Executive Director
NAAE
300 Garrigus Building
Lexington, Kentucky 40546-0215
Phone: (859) 257-2224
Toll Free: (800) 509-0204
E-mail: asmith.naae@uky.edu

Each proposal will be reviewed and the primary workshop contact will be notified by July 7th. More specific information will be given at that time.

Please note: If selected to present your workshop at the 2017 NAAE Convention, you will be responsible for your registration, hotel, and travel expenses. NAAE does not pay expenses for workshop presenters.

1. Workshop Title:
Please limit your title to 15-17 words. Be creative, but concise!
Take into consideration that your title can drive attention to or away from your workshop. *This question is required.

3. First Name: *This question is required.

4. Last Name: *This question is required.

5. Title:
ex: Agriculture Teacher, Teacher Educator, etc. *This question is required.

6. School or Organization: *This question is required.

7. Street Address: *This question is required.

8. City: *This question is required.

9. State: *This question is required.

10. Zip Code: *This question is required.

11. Phone: *This question is required.

12. Email Address: *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

13. Please select which workshop format you would like to present (check all that apply): *This question is required.

Snap Learning Spot (30 minutes in length)
Idea Learning Lab (75 minutes in length)

14. Please rank in order of preference the day which you would like to present your workshop. We will try to accommodate everyone but often times it is impossible so please understand you may not get your first choice. (1 indicates your most preferred date): *This question is required. Note: for the following table each column is restricted to a single answer across all rows.

	1	2	3
Wednesday, December 6, 2017	Rank Wednesday, December 6, 2017 as 1 out of 3	Rank Wednesday, December 6, 2017 as 2 out of 3	Rank Wednesday, December 6, 2017 as 3 out of 3
Thursday, December 7, 2017	Rank Thursday, December 7, 2017 as 1 out of 3	Rank Thursday, December 7, 2017 as 2 out of 3	Rank Thursday, December 7, 2017 as 3 out of 3
Friday, December 8, 2017	Rank Friday, December 8, 2017 as 1 out of 3	Rank Friday, December 8, 2017 as 2 out of 3	Rank Friday, December 8, 2017 as 3 out of 3

15. Workshop Description: (This will be used to advertise your workshop; however, only your title will be printed in the NAAE program. Workshop descriptions will be available online, in the NAAE Convention App, and in the "Professional Development Index" at NAAE Convention)
Please limit description to less than 125 words. *This question is required.

16. Workshop Objectives: (what will participants understand/comprehend by attending this workshop) *This question is required.

17. Audio/Visual Needs:
Each room will be supplied with a LCD projector, projection screen, projector cart, and power cords. Any additional workshop needs must be submitted in writing. Additional fees may apply for certain items/services including internet. We do not supply laptops for presentations; please prepare to bring your own laptop if required.
Please list additional audio/visual needs below: *This question is required.

18. Please provide information on Co-Presenter(s) (if applicable):
For each co-presenter, include: Prefix, First Name, Last Name, School/Organization, City, State.
The information you provide regarding co-presenters will be used in the NAAE Convention program and to advertise the workshop.

19. Additional information or comments you would like to provide:

2017 NAAE Convention Professional Development Workshops-Request for Proposals

2017 NAAE Convention - Professional Development RFP