DEADLINE EXTENDED!
SUBMISSION DEADLINE | APRIL 13, 2015

Are you interested in submitting a proposal for the 44th SAANYS Annual Conference? This year's theme, Rejuvenat ED puts the emphasis on fresh and emerging strategies and tools to invigorate leadership and learning. What's new and working? What can we bring to our school communities to energize, motivate, and inspire students, teachers, and families? How do we rejuvenate ourselves as leaders during demanding times and what do we need to know now? 

In addition to emerging technologies, we are looking for ideas around ways of thinking or looking at challenges differently: deeper learning, teacher leadership, maker spaces, new approaches to student discipline, scheduling, time management, use of data, and home to school communication. We are also looking at school climate and cultures that reflect today's realities and the need to collaborate in new ways - moving from directive to empowering leadership by building capacity in others. So many ideas to build upon to develop this year's focus!
 
IMPORTANT Information Items Prior to Your Submission:
  • Your workshop may be scheduled for either Sunday, October 18 or Monday, October 19. You must be available both days.
  • Workshops are 75 minutes in length.
  • You may present alone or with a partner or team. 
  • Presenters are responsible for all charges incurred and must be paid, registered conference attendees. 
  • Workshops should be built around activities that promote active participation and interaction of attendees.
  • Workshops need to identify 2-3 'takeaways' that are practical applications that attendees can readily implement in their schools. 
  • Powerpoint slides and workshop materials will be posted on the SAANYS website following the conference.
  • Participants should receive a printout of the powerpoint (three slides to a page, handout format) at your workshop.
  • SAANYS will provide the following equipment: LCD projector with connection cables for PC laptops, projection screen, internet access and sound, flip chart, and markers.
  • SAANYS will NOT provide: laptops (plan to bring your own), connection cables for Mac computers (VGA and audio), any other A/V equipment including VHS/DVD projectors, overhead projectors, or copying services (plan to bring your own handouts).
  • If you plan to show video clips, they must be loaded onto your laptop and tested ahead of time.  
Selection Criteria for Proposals
  • How well does the proposal relate the theme of RejuvenatED?
  • Is the topic related to the workshop topics suggested?
  • Is the proposal creative in its approach and does it exhibit innovative ideas?
  • Are the presentation delivery techniques varied to meet the needs of the participants?
  • Does the proposal allow for a high level of interaction and engagement?
  • Does the proposal provide participants with information they can use immediately?
  • Will participants leave with materials related to the presentation and implementation of the content?
Submission Deadline
All proposals must be submitted by APRIL 13, 2015.

Notification
A conference committee consisting of SAANYS members, leadership, and directors will convene in April to review proposals and determine which proposals will be included in the program. In addition to the inherent quality of the proposals, usefulness to attendees, and creation of a balanced program will be considerations. Everyone who has submitted a proposal will be notified via email by the end of April. 

 
PROPOSAL GUIDELINES:
Proposals MUST include the following sections:
  • Presentation title
  • 50 word summary to be used in the conference program
  • A brief overview of the content of your presentation
  • Goals of the presentation
  • Identify 2-4 tools, ideas, or strategies participants will take away from the workshop
  • Opportunities for interaction and reflection that are part of the presentation
  • Describe your qualifications, experiences, and accomplishments related to the presentation topic 
THREE WAYS TO SUBMIT!

 

1. Click here to fill in the online form and submit your proposal electronically.
2. Download the PDF, print, and fax your completed proposal to Karen Bronson at (518) 782-9552.
3.  Download the PDF electronic presenter form, complete and digitally sign, choose share and attach the form along with a copy of your proposal via email to [email protected] or fax at (518) 782-9552.

 
Contact Information
If you have questions or require additional information, contact Karen Bronson
at [email protected] or 518-782-0600. Submissions may be faxed to
(518) 782-9552.