The Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
2019Call for Presentations
Symposium Dates:April 15-16, 2019
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
Theme:Forging Ahead: The Challenge of Change
Deadline for Proposal Submission: Friday, October 26, 2018
The Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy’s 8th Annual Symposium is a two-day program, scheduled for April 15-16, 2019, in Austin, Texas, that will bring together hundreds of professionals from across the state to participate in high-quality and informative presentations and discussions with three goals in mind: to educate, enrich and inspire.
The theme – Forging Ahead: The Challenge of Change – will focus on ways to elevate our work enabling us to become more informed, proactive and adaptable to ensure that all youth are empowered with the knowledge and resources needed to make informed decisions about their health, families and futures.
The Texas Campaign’s Symposium seeks to provide a unique forum for bi-directional communication between issue experts and on-the-ground professionals regarding evidence-based information and research so that participants can lead change within their local communities. The Symposium seeks sessions that:
- Provide the latest information on teen pregnancy and adolescent development that is appropriate for the diverse knowledge base and skills of participants;
- Identify and invest in youth and young adult voices to draw in those who are directly affected by adolescent health advocacy;
- Increase participant knowledge regarding evidence-informed interventions focused on culturally competent care for medically underserved adolescents living in Texas;
- Share best practices for promoting adolescent and child health, youth friendly services and trauma informed care and to explore innovative programs of each;
- Advocate for access to comprehensive health care and needed services for all youth in ways that focus on the well-being of the whole child; and
- Raise awareness of continuing disparities in reproductive health care access and outcomes that persist in many communities within Texas.
Submissions are encouraged in all the above areas related to teen pregnancy prevention, sexuality education, youth development, and adolescent health. Priority will be given to abstracts that address the overall Symposium theme and present research-backed data to support abstract conclusions. The review committee will make the final choice of presentation format and length for accepted abstracts.
Symposium attendees include: social workers, counselors, researchers, educators, doctors, nurses and other clinicians, youth service professionals, graduate students, and other key program staff who help shape young minds
Important Dates to Remember:
- Call for Presentations Closes – Friday, October 26, 2018
- Presenters Notified –November 30, 2018
- Deadline to Confirm Speaker will Present – Friday, December 14, 2018
- Presenter Registration Deadline – Friday, January 11, 2019
- Symposium Schedule Finalized – Thursday, January 31, 2019
2019 Texas Campaign’s 8th Annual SymposiumCall for PresentationForm
April 15 – 16, 2019 /DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
Proposals MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT to be considered.
If you have any questions, please contact the conference coordinator
at: 877.451.8700, ext. 250.
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Proposals must be received byOctober 26, 2018.
If you have any questions,please call conference coordinator at 877.451.8700.
PROPOSED SESSION TITLE: Concise, interesting/memorable. 15 words or less.
Please indicate your preference for time, type, level and topics. However, please note that the Planning Committee makes the final decision on the schedule. You may be asked to adjust timing or type. Changes will be discussed with presenters before the selection and schedule is finalized.
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Time Needed.Indicate time needed for presentation.
90 minutes
60 minutes
45 minutes
30 minutes
I am willing to share a session with another presenter
I am NOT willing to share a session
Speakers. Presentations will be made by:
Single Presenter
Two Presenters
Groups: Panel sessions may be comprised of four to six discussants on a single theme or competing or alternative opposing perspectives on a theme.
Level.Indicate the appropriate audience for your presentation.
Entry level (currently in school or 0-2 years work experience)
Mid-level (3-10 years work experience)
High-level (10+ years work experience
Type. Indicate the form of your presentation.
Lecture
Interactive session
In-depth sessions to provide study of complex issues
Topics. Topics covered in presentation:
Adolescent Development or Teen Pregnancy Health Information
Cultural-Related, Interventions Focused on Racial/Ethnic Minorities and Disadvantaged and Medically Underserved Adolescents
Best Practices / Innovative Programs
Development of Partnership with Communities and Stakeholders
Adolescent Health Advocacy
Raising Community Awareness
Data and Research
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SESSION CONTENT: A brief description that details what the session will cover and what attendees can expect to learn. (Max 150 Words)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: (Please list up to 3 learning objectives.) Objectives need to be written in measurable terms. Some examples of words to use in objectives include identify, list, name, describe, recall, recognize, and define. The session content must match or directly relate to the objectives.
At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
CONTENT: Please list the content outline for each objective listed above. Should be in outline or bullet form and not simply repeat objective.
Teaching Method: Check all that apply.
Lecture with Q&A
Panel Discussion with Q&A
Interactive
Training
Small Group Discussion
Large Group Discussion
SESSION SUMMARY: Describe how the session related to the Symposium Theme, “Forging Ahead: The Challenge of Change.” (Max 150 Words)
Speaker Information
The following information MUST be completed for EACH speaker,
OR a Curriculum Vitae may be submitted.
Speaker Name:Credentials:
Institution/Company:
Title/Position:
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone: / Work: Cell (Needed for Onsite):
Fax:
E-mail:
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Have you presented at a Texas Campaign Symposium or South Texas Adolescent Health Summit in the past?
Yes No
If yes, what year and what was your topic?
Are you willing to repeat your session during the Symposium? Yes No
Please, check all dates you will be eligible to present, not just your preferred date(s):
Monday, April 15, 2019
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
If you use social media, please share your info with us:
Twitter Handle
Facebook Handle
LinkedIn URL
Are you a certified Community Health Worker (CHW) Instructor: Yes No
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Education Information – Must be included for continuing education application
Degree / Institution(Name, City, State) / Major Area of Study / Year Degree Awarded
Residency / Institution
(Name, City, State) / Major Area of Study / Year Degree Awarded
Biographical Sketch:In 75 words or fewer, briefly describe your professional experience or areas of expertise (including publications) related to your involvement in continuing education and your particular role as a speaker/presenter. This bio will be posted on the website and may be used in promotional brochures if accepted.
Speaker Acceptance Conditions
Please note that presenters will be responsible for travel, accommodations and registration costs associated with the Symposium. No honorarium fee is paid to presenters. Please check below that you have read and understand this statement.
Yes, I understand and will register by Friday, January 11, 2019 if selected
*The Texas Campaign has a very limited amount of scholarship funds available to help defray the cost of registration fees for speakers who are unable to attend otherwise. Please email for more information regarding these scholarships.
Presenters will be notified of their selection by end of November 2018.
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