A Request for Information--
The Illinois Education Association’s
Professional Development Conference
2016
“Strong Unions, Strong Schools, Strong Professional Development”
December 2-3, 2016
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center & Hotel
Schaumburg, IL
Information for You
We are requesting specifics about your 2016Professional Development ConferenceSession. But first here’s important information for you:
Conference Schedule:
Friday, December 2:
oPre-Conference Sessions meet from 3:00– 5:45 p.m., followed by dinner
oLate Session/Roundtables from 8:00 – 9:15 p.m., followed by social event
Saturday, December 3:
oEarly Bird Session at 7:00 a.m., followed by continental breakfast
oThreesets of 75-minute sessionsfrom 8:15 – 11:45 a.m.
oLunch with a keynote speaker.
oSessions resume from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Themes
The themes that we would like addressed in conference sessions include:
[Best Practices
[Common Core/ILLS/National Learning Standards
[Health and Wellness for Education Professionals
[Inclusive Classroom
[Leadership Development
[PARCC
[Technology in the Classroom
[PERA Strategies
[Social Justice
Approved Professional Development Activity Summary
As an ISBE approved professional development provider, IEA is required to keep records of each professional development activity that awards renewal PD clock hours, including an Activity Summary that shows the relationship between the content of your PD session, specific relevant standard(s), and at least one of the following criteria established for PD activities:
Engages participants over a sustained period of time allowing for analysis, discovery, and application as they relate to student learning, social or emotional achievement, or well-being; or
Aligns to the licensee's performance (evaluation); or
Includes outcomes that relate to student growth or district improvement; or
Aligns to state standards; or
Are college courses.
To help IEA comply with this requirement, at a later date—i.e., after the content of the 2016 Professional Development Conference is finalized—you will be asked via email to follow a linkto a webpage where you can enterthe Activity Summary information. However, right now, we need the following information to complete conference content planning process.
Information We Need from You Now
Please return the information requested to Lynn Adler, IEA Training Director, , no later than July 22, 2016.
We plan to complete the content planning process and have the Professional Development Conference schedule, session information, and registration link on the IEA website by mid-August.
Presentations may be selected for use on either Friday, December 2 or Saturday, December 3. Please note: if you are unable to commit to both dates, your presentation is less likely to make the final cut.
IEA will determine which sessions will be offered for license renewal PD clock hours. Please be sure to provide all the information requested.
Instructions for Completing Presenter Information
- Presenter– Please provide primary presenter information as requested.
Co-Presenters – Please provide information for all co-presenters.
- Title and Description – Please type or print clearly the title and description of yoursession. The description should accurately reflect the content and purpose of your session. It may be necessary to edit titles and descriptions for use in the conference brochure.
- Audience– Identify the audience for whom the sessionis targeted.
A few reminders…
- Please make sure that email addresses are correct. Communication to trainers will be via email.
- Please return completed formsno later than July 22, 2016to:
Lynn Adler
Training Director, IEA-NEA
Please provide the information requested beginning on the next page.
Presentation Information
Title ofSession: ______
Provide the session description to be included in the conference brochure (please be brief, to the point, and interesting):
______
Presentation Length–Check only one:
75 minutes (single session)
150 minutes (double session)
Audience–Please check all that apply to your session:
ESP
Pre-K
Elementary
Middle or Junior High
Secondary
Higher Education
IEA Retired
IEA Student Members
Themes–Please check all that apply to your session:
Best Practices
Common Core/ILLS/National Learning Standards
Health and Wellness for Education Professionals
Inclusive Classroom
LeadershipDevelopment
PARCC
PERA Strategies
Technology in the Classroom
Social Justice
Other, specify:______
Learning Level–Please check only one:
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
Space and AV NeedsInformation
Attendance
What is the maximum number of participants with which you can work effectively?
Meeting Room Set-Up and Audiovisual Equipment
Due to facility limitations, we may not be able to meet your needs, although every effort will be made to do so.
Theater (chairs only, no tables/desks)
Classroom (rectangular tables and chairs)
Rounds (round tables with 8- to 10-chairs)
Other, please describe: ______
AV Equipment
Please indicate what equipment you will need and what you will provide. The rooms will also have either a head table or podium. A microphone will be provided for sessions over 40 participants.
Need Will BringEquipment
Laptop Computer
LCD Projector
Easel, Pad, Markers
Other:
Other Needs
Please indicate any other needs you will have for your training session.
______
______
______
______
Presenter Information Form(attach short bio)
(We must have e-addresses for all trainers.)
PRESENTER SUBMITTING PROPOSAL
Name ______
Mailing Address ______
City State Zip Code
Telephone: ( )
E-Mail Address:
CO-PRESENTERS
Name Title
Mailing Address ______
City State Zip Code
Telephone: ( )
E-Mail Address:
CO-PRESENTERS
Name Title
Mailing Address ______
City State Zip Code
Telephone: ( )
E-Mail Address:
Conference Housing Form
PRESENTER: ______
HOUSING NEEDEDYes No
ACCOMMODATIONS:Single Double
Indicate Roommate
Arrival:Departure:
CO-PRESENTER: ______
HOUSING NEEDEDYes No
ACCOMMODATIONS:Single Double
Indicate Roommate
Arrival:Departure:
CO-PRESENTER: ______
HOUSING NEEDEDYes No
ACCOMMODATIONS:Single Double
Indicate Roommate
Arrival:Departure:
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