Pennsylvania Association of Developmental Educators

Dear PADE Colleague:

On behalf of the Pennsylvania Association of Developmental Educators, we invite you to submit a proposal for presentation or poster session at PADE’s 2010 Conference in Hershey, PA. This year’s theme, “Cutting Edge Strategies in Developmental Education,” will focus on sharing innovative and research-based strategies shown to improve students’ ability to successfully achieve their academic goals.

Many of us who are in the field each day have little time to share the innovative approacheswe use in teaching and learning. In addition, we have little time to share our innovative best practices with our own colleagues, never mind sharing them with colleagues from across the Commonwealth. This conference is a prime opportunity for you to share with fellow developmental educators your tried and true best methods in administration, teaching, tutoring, and advising.

In order to prepare for your session, two questionsto ask yourself are--What articles and research have helped me to develop my best approaches to developmental students?What innovative methods have I used that have brought the students and/or the program success?

The PADE 2010conference will provide a forum for educators to share, debate, and collaborate on ways to make these experiences happen. We welcome your contribution to making this conference an opportunity for everyone to share and to learn methods, techniques, and strategies for increasing student success.

We would encourage you to read the enclosed proposal guidelines carefully as you contemplate submitting a proposal and feel free to contact us if you are unsure about its fit with the conference theme. None of us wants to miss a great presentation with outstanding ideas because how it relates to the conference theme may not be readily apparent.

We look forward to your proposals and seeing you at the Hotel Hershey!

Sincerely,

Mary Ann KlickaMedea Rambish
PADE 2010 Conference Co-ChairPADE 2010 Conference Co-Chair

Bucks County Community CollegeMontgomery County Community College

275 Swamp Road340 DeKalb Pike

Newtown, PA 18940Blue Bell, PA 19422

215.968.8298215.641.6637

Fax: 215.968.8294Fax: 215.619.7161

PADE 2010Presentation and Poster Session Proposal Guidelines

PADE 2010 desires to draw on your expertise and experience to show how you are using research in designing innovative practices. While hearing about success can be very useful and should be celebrated, sharing your struggles with your colleagues is just as beneficial. Therefore, whatever your choice of proposal topics and objectives, we would like you to consider the following questions. Then, plan to incorporate your answers in some way into your session.

What innovative practice am I proposing to share with participants?
What research is integral to the development of this practice?
Why is it important to do thissession?
How successful is the practice; are there any data to share with participants?
What are the challenges of this practice?
How can I engage participants in understanding and utilizing this practice?

The following list is not exclusive but identifies some potentially rich areas for proposal topics:

Administration – perspectives/issues/strategies

Assessment – diagnostic/curriculum/program
Basic skills instruction

Brain research and learning
Counseling/advising – issues/strategies
Learning assistance - centers/strategies/services
Tutoring
Research & Retention

Tips on Giving a Good Presentation

(1) Do a brief overview of the research and innovative practice; (2) Provide session participants an opportunity to explore the practice by providing copies of research articles and information packets on the innovative practice (or explaining how to access this information electronically); (3) Provide evaluative data of the practice; (4) Help participants during the session to create an action plan for use at their own campuses or provide an opportunity for them to discuss and ask questions; (5) Bring your business card for participants to contact you for more information.

Tips on Giving a Good Poster Session

(1) Design an eye-catching board or sign that includes the title of the poster session to put on the table; (2) Provide copies of research articles and information packets on the innovative practice (or explain how to access this information electronically); (3) Provide evaluative data of the practice; (4) Bring your business card for participants to contact you for more information.

PADE 2010 Presentation Proposal Submission Form

NOTE: This form should be filled out by the Presenter, or in the case of a group presentation, by a selected member from the group who will be the primary contact responsible for keeping co-presenters informed about the status of the proposal. The Presenter/Contact Presenter must supply both an institutional and home address.

PRESENTER/CONTACT PRESENTER

Name"[Click here and type name]" Institution "[Click here and type institution]"

Address "[Click here and type address]"

City "[Click here and type city]" State [State] Zip Code "[Zip Code]"

Telephone "[Phone Number]" E-mail "[Email Address]" Fax"[Fax Number]"

HOME ADDRESS (very important)

Street/City [Street/City] State [State] Zip Code "[Zip Code]"

Telephone "[Phone Number]" E-mail "[Email Address]"

PRESENTER(S)

(List names in the order in which they should appear in the printed program.)

NameInstitutionE-mail/Telephone

"[Presenter Name]" [Institution] [Email/Phone]

FORMAT (Double click on boxes to check [default value=checked]—Check all that apply)

ALL SESSIONS ARE 60 MINUTES IN LENGTH

Colloquium (presentation followed by open discussion)

Demonstration (modeling a technique/innovation with some explanation of underlying theory)

Paper (oral summary of research or practice; two papers may be grouped together)

Workshop (hands-on, structured simulation of technique/innovation)

5. TITLE OF PROPOSAL (twelve-word maximum)

"[Proposal Title]"

6. INTENDED AUDIENCE (Check all that apply)

AdministratorsNew Professionals Teachers

CounselorsSeasoned Professionals Other (identify below)

Learning Assistance Prof.Tutors"[ ]"

7. AUDIOVISUAL NEEDS (check each piece of equipment needed)

Flipchart Overhead Projector & Screen Other (available at presenter’s expense)

VHS & Monitor Marker Board & Markers Specify:"[ ]"

* Equipment for computer-based presentations must be provided by the presenters.*

8. SUMMARY

Summarize the proposal in less than one hundred (100) words. Include the title of the presentation and the title(s) and name(s) of the presenter(s) but do not count these as part of the summary. If the proposal is accepted, this summary will appear in the conference program.

"[Proposal Summary]"

9. ABSTRACT

In a maximum of two hundred and fifty (250) words, describe the objectives and content of your proposal. The abstract should include

1) summary of content;

2) objectives;

2) plan for organizing/presenting the session;

3) the value of the presentation for the intended audience in their educational practice; and

4) how the proposed presentation relates to the conference theme.

"[Proposal Abstract]"

SUBMITA TYPED COPY OF THIS FORM AND

OF TYPED ABSTRACT AND SUMMARY PAGES.

Mail or Email to:

Medea Rambish, Director of Developmental Education

Montgomery County Community College

340 DeKalb Pike

Blue Bell, PA 19422

PROPOSALS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 1, 2009

We are unable to provide presenters with a conference fee waiver.

Each presenter is expected to pay membership & conference fees.

PADE 2010 Poster SessionProposal Form

1. PRESENTER/CONTACT PRESENTER

Name"[Click here and type name]" Institution "[Click here and type institution]"

Address "[Click here and type address]"

City "[Click here and type city]" State [State] Zip Code "[Zip Code]"

Telephone "[Phone Number]" E-mail "[Email Address]" Fax"[Fax Number]"

2. TITLE OF PROPOSAL (twelve-word maximum)