ALER Conference, St. Petersburg, FL, November 2-5, 2017

Conference Theme:

“Engaging all Readers through Explorations of Literacy, Language & Culture”

PROGRAM PROPOSAL for Adult Learning Division Meeting

Presentation format will be 15-minute roundtables

I. Title of Presentation:

II. The proposal description should include the following sections and be no longer than two (2) single-spaced page, 12 point font.

A.  Abstract (Abstract should be clear, accurate, and descriptive. Limit 125 words.)

B.  Purpose(s) or Objective(s) of the Presentation

C.  Major Content:

D.  Methods of Presenting Content (laptop, handouts, demonstration, poster, etc.)

III.  Please select the category(ies) of Adult Learning that best fits your topic. Check all that apply.

□ Adult Basic Education

□ Continuing Education

□ Developmental Education (Underprepared)

□ College and Career Readiness

□ English as a Second Language

□ Literacy in the Community

□ Traditional College/University Students

□ Nontraditional College/University Students

No presenter names or institutional affiliations should be included in the proposal.

References and citations strengthen a proposal. Use current APA style.

Submit proposals via e-mail by April 15, 2017 to Dr. Chyllis Scott at


Presenter Information Form for ALD Meeting

Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers

St. Petersburg, FL

November 2-5, 2017

Title of Presentation: ______

Individual(s) Submitting Proposal: ______

(If additional presenters are part of this proposal, duplicate this sheet and provide ALL requested information for each individual). Please indicate the primary contact person.

Name: ______

Institutional Affiliation: ______

Mailing Address: ______

_____ Business Address _____ Residential Address

Telephone: ______

_____ Business Phone _____ Residential Phone

Fax: ______

E-Mail Address: ______

Additional Information:

·  Where should your name appear? __ __First; _____ Second; _____ Third; _____ Fourth

·  Are you a member of ALD? _____ Yes _____ No

Submit proposals, including a personal information sheet for each presenter, to:

Chyllis Scott at

Deadline for submission: April 15, 2017

All proposals will receive a blind review by members of the ALD Committee. Each proposal will be evaluated for its significance, research design (if appropriate), thoroughness, clarity, and appropriateness for the roundtable discussion. Factors that tend to disqualify proposals are failure to complete the proposal according to guidelines, the promotion of commercial materials or programs, or topics that are unrelated to reading or literacy.
Each individual who submits a proposal will be notified by the ALD Committee’s decision by June 2017. If additional individuals appear on the program proposal, it is the responsibility of the person submitting the proposal to inform these individuals of the final disposition of the proposal.

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