Call for Proposals

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Planning for the OAPCS 3rd Annual State Conference is underway! Last year, charter educators from across the state led breakout sessions at the OAPCS Annual Conference by sharing insights, challenges and educational victories with their peers. 
 
Now…it is your turn! The Conference Planning Committee and OAPCS staff would like to invite you to share YOUR expertise during this year’s conference, which will be held Nov. 11-12, featuring the theme Aspire to Greatness.   
 
Presenting at the 3rd Annual State Conference represents an outstanding opportunity to share your expertise with others and to contribute to the efforts of enhancing the quality of education within Ohio’s charter schools. As a presenter, you will receive free admission to the conference. Please note that if you are submitting as a group or proposing a panel presentation, you are limited to two free admissions – all other parties will be required to pay the full registration fee. Also, presenters are responsible for bringing their own handouts and equipment.
 
The Conference Planning Committee is seeking highly motivated, energetic and skilled people who will present a 35-40 minute session. Below is a list of information that must be included in your response to this call for proposals. If any information is left out, you jeopardize your chances to be selected. 
·         Your name
·         School or organization
·         Title of your presentation
·         Grade levels and subjects taught (if teacher)
·         Phone number (during the summer and the school year)
·         Email (during the summer and the school year)
·         Co-presenter name(s) and contact information (both summer and during school year) (If more than two people will be presenting, please list the names of the two presenters to receive free conference passes)
·         Title of your proposed breakout session
·         Description of breakout session; (100 word minimum – 300 word maximum) (to include how your topic relates to the conference theme, Aspire to Greatness; as well as the practical knowledge that attendees will attain)
·         Special equipment request or other need (including projector, flip charts or podium)
·         50 word bio for EACH presenter (to be used in registration materials and as introductions) and,
·         Which of the following session strands best suit your topic:
o    Increasing Student Achievement
o    Improving Charter Operations and Governance
o    Developing New Charter Schools
o    Fundraising, Advocacy and Promotion



 
The information, as outlined above, must be received by May 12, 2010 for consideration. (Absolutely no extensions will be granted.) No handwritten submissions, please. Electronic submissions are preferred. 
 
You can email your paperwork to bleija@oapcs.org, fax to (614) 744-2255 or mail to: OAPCS 33 N. Third Street, Suite 600; Columbus, OH, 43215.