13Th Annual Wisconsin Head Start Association Training Conference

2015 Wisconsin Head Start Association

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

13th Annual Wisconsin Head Start Association Training Conference

February 23-25, 2015

at the Kalahari Waterpark Resort & Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells

TRAINING SESSION PROPOSAL

Proposals due September 26, 2014

Training Session/Presenter Guidelines - Please read carefully! Retain a copy for your records.

1) For the past 12 years, WHSA has been able to deliver high quality professional development and networking opportunities for our members and community partners. The generosity of people like you, have made this possible. Hundreds of experts in the field have contributed their time, energy and talent to the benefit of children and families. WHSA does not pay presenter expenses to present at the conference.

2) WHSA is made up of members who serve children B-5 and their families. Session content should reflect the prenatal to 5 developmental continuum and Head Start values around family engagement. Please consider this when developing your learning objectives.

3) WHSA offers a reduced conference registration fee of $100 each for up to two presenters per training session to attend the entire two and a half day conference (not including pre-conference institutes). Presenters attending the conference only on the day(s) of their training session are entitled to that day’s conference privileges for free including complimentary lunch and/or breaks.

4) WHSA provides each training room with a projection screen, AV cart, flip chart paper and markers upon request. This does not include laptop, LCD projectors or any other AV equipment. All other AV equipment needs, including internet access, are the responsibility of the presenter. Presenters may not contract with the Kalahari or WHSA for additional AV equipment. As a presenter you are responsible for: lodging, transportation and copies of handouts.

5) WHSA prohibits all presenters from selling and/or marketing items within a training session. WHSA provides conference exhibit space and offers advertising space in the conference program. Interested presenters and others may contact Julie at to secure exhibit or ad space.

Presenter Information (Please attach a brief bio, resume, or vitae; may be on file if a returning presenter.) This person will receive all conference correspondence. We ask for your cell as a way to connect with you the day of the conference if necessary.

Co-Presenter Information (Please attach a brief bio, resume, or vitae; may be on file if a returning presenter.)

Training Session Title:

(Title should clearly describe your session and be the title used on all of your presentation materials)

Training Session Description for Program: Please include, in 60 words or less:

1) General description

2) Training objectives for this session, and

2) A statement of how the session will benefit attendees.

Description is subject to editing to fit our guidelines.

Availability to Present

 Monday, February 23rd AM Tuesday, February 24th AM Wednesday, February 25th AM

 Monday, February 23rd PM Tuesday, February 24th PM

Are you willing to repeat your training session?

 Yes, Any Day  Yes, Same Day Only  No

Are you willing/able to present your session in?

Spanish  Yes  No

Hmong  Yes  No

Audience Size  Less than 50  50-75

Note: Presenters are responsible for preparing handouts for session participants. Do not select an audience size larger than the number of handouts you are willing to produce. Thanks.

Intended Content Level

 Beginning/Awareness  Application/Skill-building  Advanced/Refinement

Intended Audience(s)

 Directors  Managers/Supervisors  Parents  Staff  Teachers  Advocate

 Child Care  Community Partners

Training Session Length  1-1/2 Hours  3 Hours

Training Session Type(s)

 Case Studies  Discussion  Hands-on  Lecture  Networking  Update

 Other ______

Training Session Content (Please select UP TO TWO categories which best fit your content.)

 Community Partnerships

 Early Childhood Education & Development

 Early Head Start/ Infants and Toddlers/ Pregnant Women

 Health, Wellness, and Safety

 Leadership, Professional, & Organizational Development

 Program Design & Management

 Regional Priorities & ACF Federal

Initiatives

 Supporting Families

 Tribal & Migrant Program Issues

 Other (please specify) ______

Do you require any special accommodations?  Yes No

If yes, please explain:

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The initial deadline to submit proposal(s) is Friday, September 26, 2014. Your attention to this deadline will enable us to accommodate and confirm your schedule presentation date(s) and time(s).

You may submit a hardcopy to:

Wisconsin Head Start AssociationPhone: 608-442-6879

Attn: Conference ProposalsFax: 608-442-7672

810 W. Badger RoadEmail:

Madison, WI 53713URL: