Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id j98Bx6G10012; Sat, 8 Oct 2005 07:59:06 -0400 (EDT) Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2005 07:59:06 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <BB86BF50-37F1-11DA-8833-000393ABE4D2@litwomen.org> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "mev@litwomen.org" <mev@litwomen.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:11161] WE LEARN Call for Presenters X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.553) Content-Type: text/plain; charset=WINDOWS-1252; format=flowed Status: O Content-Length: 4430 Lines: 175 CALL FOR PRESENTERS 3rd Annual (Net)Working Conference on Women & Literacy - Moving to Power & Participation Sponsored by: WE LEARN / Women Expanding—Literacy Education Action Resource Network Co-Sponsored by Yale University Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program and literacytent.org March 10 - 11, 2006 Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut Proposals for presentations are invited from learners, teachers, tutors, administrators, professional developers, researchers, activists, and policymakers in ABE, GED, ESOL, Family literacy, Health literacy, Citizenship, Prison literacy, Workplace literacy and other alternative educational programs that serve women in adult literacy/ basic education. The conference seeks Interactive Workshops, Demonstrations, Performance Theater & Creative Art, Poster Sessions, Panels, Roundtables, Papers, and Readings on Promising Practices and Issues like: --Effects of current U.S. policy issues: Welfare reform or Immigration reform, Patriot Act & National Security, War on Terrorism, Hurricane Recovery, etc. --Economic literacy and/or women’s leadership development --Community and Family Violence --Spirituality / Personal development & Reflection --Health/Wellness, and/or the Environment --Parenting and family issues --Civic engagement and social action / Popular education and participatory learning approaches --Effects of Sexuality and/or Relationships on women's education --Effects of social oppression on women (race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality, age, ability) --Math (Numeracy), Science, and/or Technology --Writing and the Arts in women’s basic education --Literacy and Literacies in the world Proposals will be selected based on their relevance to women's issues in adult basic literacy/education, and reflection of the theme of the conference. We are especially interested in presentations that recognize or address how adult basic literacies/education supports and moves women to fuller personal and political power and socioeconomic/civic participation. Guidelines for Submission: 1. If selected, the presenter(s) agree to register for the conference and provide handouts to participants. 2. Send a copy of the following by December 2, 2005: --Proposal Form --Abstract of Presentation (maximum of 150 words) that describes goals and/or learning objectives, content, and how audience will participate. EMAIL or MAIL proposals to: Mev Miller, Ed.D., WE LEARN, 182 Riverside Ave, Cranston, RI 02910. EMAIL: welearn@litwomen.org DEADLINE: December 2, 2005 3rd Annual (Net)Working Conference on Women & Literacy PROPOSAL FORM Application Contact Name: Institution/Organization: Street Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Fax: Email: Website: __ I am currently a member of WE LEARN. __ Please send me information on becoming a member of WE LEARN. Names of all Presenters and their Affiliations: Title of Presentation: Bio of Presenters (30 words maximum) – use additional sheet if necessary All sessions will be 1.5 hours in length. We will have a very limited number of double sessions (3 hours with 15 minute break) available. ___ no time preference ___Single session ____Double session Format of Presentation - 1.5 hour (check one): ___ Interactive Workshop ___ Panel Discussion ___ Roundtable Discussion ___ Demonstration ___ Art, Reading ___ Poster Session Intended Audience : ___ Learners ___Teachers ___ Administrators ___ Academics ___All Audio/Visual requirements – Please be very specific (newsprint and markers will be provided): ***NOTE***: Presenters who would like to use Power Point or Internet or other computer-based technology are STRONGLY encouraged to bring their own Laptop (and LCD if possible). Other Special needs: 30 word Summary (to be included in program) - use additional sheet if necessary 150 Word Abstract - use additional sheet if necessary EMAIL or MAIL proposals to: Mev Miller, Ed.D., WE LEARN, 182 Riverside Ave, Cranston, RI 02910 EMAIL: welearn@litwomen.org DEADLINE: December 2, 2005 More detailed information will be posted on our website soon: www.litwomen.org/welearn.html WE LEARN Women Expanding: Literacy Education Action Resource Network www.litwomen.org/welearn.html Mev Miller, Ed.D., Director 182 Riverside Ave. Cranston, RI 02910 401-383-4374 welearn@litwomen.org
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