Return-Path: <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.9.3/8.9.0.Beta5/980425bjb) with SMTP id WAA29356; Thu, 25 May 2000 22:54:36 -0400 (EDT) Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 22:54:36 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <200005252248.AA5571312@famlit.org> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Nancy Sledd" <nsledd@famlit.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:2955] Women and Literacy Conference Call for Presenters X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: <IMail v5.07> Content-Type: multipart/mixed;boundary="==IMail_v5.0==" Status: O Content-Length: 56368 Lines: 860 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 CALL FOR PRESENTERS International Conference on Women and Literacy January 22-24, 2001 Atlanta, Georgia The Center for the Study of Adult Literacy at Georgia State University, in = collaboration with Laubach Literacy Action and the Centre for Literacy of Q= uebec, is pleased to announce the third International Conference on Women a= nd Literacy. The focus of the conference is: Language, Culture, and Literacy as they relate to women in adult basic education classes The conference will address the following question: How do language, cultur= e, literacy and women interact in basic literacy, ESL, family literacy, hea= lth literacy, workplace literacy, pre-GED, and GED classes? Proposals for presentations are invited from Practitioners, Researchers, Po= licy Makers, and Learners. Proposals with an international perspective are = particularly encouraged. All proposals should address Practice, Research, = and/or Policy, and can be presented as a seminar, workshop, demonstration, = panel discussion, or round table. The round tables will be scheduled for 1 = hour, and all others for 1 1/2-hours and 3 hours. Lead presenters will be n= otified regarding proposal acceptance by September 1, 2000. Guidelines for submission: 1. If selected, the presenter(s) agrees to register for the conference, a= nd furnish handouts (if needed). One flip chart and an overhead projector w= ill be provided. 2. Please send two copies of the following: - Proposal Form completed - Abstract of presentation (maximum of 500 words) including the following = headings: - purpose - content - how will audience participate To submit a proposal for presentation, please mail, fax or e-mail the above= materials no later than July 1, 2000 to: Sandy Vaughn Center for the Study of Adult Literacy Georgia State University University Plaza Atlanta, GA 30303-3083 Fax (404) 651-1415, or e-mail alcsvv@langate.gsu.edu (note: the letters fol= lowing the "s" are "v" and "v"-not "w"). For further information, call (404) 651-1400. International Conference on Women and Literacy Proposal Form Acceptance Criteria: (Notification of acceptance will be mailed by September 1, 2000.) 1. The topic is relevant to adult basic education (this includes: basic l= iteracy, ESL, family literacy, health literacy, workplace literacy, pre-GED= , and GED classes). 2. The presentation introduces new knowledge and ideas, successful programs= and projects, innovative and/or effective practices, or current literacy i= ssues. 3. The abstract CLEARLY states what participants will learn. 4. The presentation encourages audience participation. Name_______________________________________________________________________= Institution________________________________________________________________= ___ Address____________________________________________________________________= _ _____________________________________________________________________ Phone______________________________________________________________________= _ FAX________________________________________________________________________= E-mail_____________________________________________________________________= __ Names of other presenters and affiliated institutions: ____________________= ____________ ___________________________________________________________________________= __ ___________________________________________________________________________= __ ___________________________________________________________________________= __ ___________________________________________________________________________= __ Title of Presentation (Title must convey content): ________________________= _____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________= __ 30-word description of presentation (to be included in brochure for partici= pants): ___________________________________________________________________________= __ ___________________________________________________________________________= __ ___________________________________________________________________________= __ ___________________________________________________________________________= __ ___________________________________________________________________________= __ ___________________________________________________________________________= __ Bio of presenter(s) (30 words/presenter): ________________________________= ___________________________________________________________________________= ___________________________________________________________________________= ___________________________________________________________________________= ___________________________________________________________________________= ___________________________________________________________________________= _____________________________________________________________ Format and Length of Presentation (check one format and one time period): ____ Seminar (Presentation of findings from a research study, or of observa= tions about practice and policy.) 1 1/2 hours ____Workshop (Focus is on a "hands on approach" where participants learn ho= w to implement a specific strategy.) 1 1/2 hours OR ____3 hours ____Demonstration (Presenter(s) demonstrates a new product or approach.) 1 1/2 hours OR ____3 hours ____Panel Discussion (Panel members examine a specific issue of interest.) = 1 1/2 hours OR ____ 3 hours ____Roundtable Discussion (Presenter introduces topic/issue and facilitate= s small group discussion). ____ 1 hour Audio/Visual Requirements: An overhead projector/screen and one flip chart/easel will be provided in e= ach room. If additional equipment is needed, please indicate below the typ= e of equipment. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Presenter Agreement: I understand that presenters and co-presenters: =B7 Must register for the conference and pay the registration fee. =B7 Will be responsible for all costs related to transportation, room, and = board. =B7 Will be responsible for furnishing handouts in the quantity needed for = presentations. =B7 Will be responsible for costs of audio-visual equipment requested beyon= d one flip chart and an overhead projector. =B7 Will not be paid an honorarium. Signature of Lead Presenter: _____________________________ Date:______= _ Content-Type: application/octet-stream; name="t548378281.tmp" Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64
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