GAACS Accrediting Agency
10th Annual Conference
School Mental Health
September 4 - 5, 2014
Green Apple Association of Christian Schools (GAACS) and its partners are committed to providing high quality services to
the education and health care communities. The GAACS 10th Annual Conference brings together teachers, administrators,
health care professionals, licensed mental health counselors, pastors, and policy makers to share industry specific best
practices. The conference location is Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport and Cruise Hotel 1825 Griffin Road Dania Beach,
Florida 33004. The conference dates are Thursday, September 4, 2014 to Friday, September 5, 2014. We welcome
workshop proposals that target audiences: educators, youth serving professionals, clinicians, administrators, and advocates.
Teacher (Elementary/Secondary School) Track: Implementing Curriculum in the Classroom, VPK
Classroom Environment, Transition to Kindergarten; Addressing Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom,
Linking Assessment to Curriculum;
Strategies to Increase Language and
Literacy Skills; Inclusion, and the
Outdoor Environment and Teaching
Strategies.
Proposal Tracks:
Preschool Teacher Track:
Sensory Activities, Activities
Infant/Toddler Brain, Child
Active Learning for
Care Setting, Arranging
Infant/Toddler Spaces,
Actions to Take,
Infants/Toddlers, and Daily
Flexible. These are suggested
accepted in all areas related to
director population.
Preschool
Elementary & Secondary School
Administrator/Director
Principal
Substance Abuse Programs
Mental Health Facilities
that Build the
Centered Environments,
Infants/Toddlers in a Child
And Equipping
Missing Milestones &
Interactions & impact on
Schedule – Predictable yet
topics. Proposals will be
the targeted teacher and
*The workshop tracks are intended to be recommended topics. All proposals will be considered.
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School Principal (Kindergarten to Grade 12) Track:
Developing collaborative relationships with parents, families, and communities
• Improving classroom management strategies
•Broadening the knowledge base for all educators
•Engaging student learning through arts education
•Presenting new professional development initiatives that enhance teacher learning, improve student
achievement and show promise for closing the achievement gap
•Assisting educators who seek to bring “wellness” into their professional practice
Developing blended classrooms-virtual learning, integrating technology in the classroom
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Preschool Director Track: Marketing
Your School, Administration of a
School, Employee Relations, Ensuring
Quality Programs in Your School,
Recruiting and Retaining Staff, Building a Consensus Environment, Assessment, and Children’s Health.
GAACS Accrediting Agency
10th Annual Conference
School Mental Health
September 4 - 5, 2014
A review panel will select the workshop proposals based on the adherence to the
suggested topics, the qualifications of the presenters, and the quality of the
proposal. The lead presenter will be notified upon acceptance of the workshop
proposal.
All proposals must be completed and returned by June 30. Proposals received
after this deadline will be placed on a waiting list and presenters will be
contacted as space becomes available.
Please see the attached proposal form. If you have any questions regarding this
Call for Proposal, please contact Freda Stevens, Executive Director at
info@gaacs.org.
Please complete the attached proposal form and email or fax to:
GAACS Accrediting Agency
4611 S. University Drive Suite 406
Davie, Florida 33328
Telephone: 954-369-5763
Fax: 954-252-3881
E-mail: info@gaacs.org
Website: www.gaacs.org
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 Local Mental Health
organizations
 Licensed mental health
professionals
 Employee assistance and
human resource
professionals
 Workplace wellness
professionals
 Holistic practitioners
 Substance use counselors
 Peer support specialists
 Prevention specialists
 Case managers
 Community advocates
 Health care consumers
and their families
 Professionals engaged in
social services, health care
and public policy
The conference includes three (3) general sessions with 3 keynote speakers,
seven (7) workshop sessions and lunch. Each workshop will be for 50 minutes.
A complimentary conference registration and lunch are offered to presenters.
You may also reserve half of an exhibitor table at no cost if so desired. To
reserve half an exhibitor table, complete the Exhibitor Application before the
deadline. You will need to provide hand-outs and any other supplies needed for
your presentation.
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Mental Health Track:
GAACS Accrediting Agency
10th Annual Conference
School Mental Health
September 4 - 5, 2014
CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS
10th Annual Conference
September 4 – 5, 2014
Name of Presenter(s):
Title of Presenter(s):
Name of Organization:
Mailing Address:
Work Telephone:
Cell:
Fax:
Title of Workshop:
Summary of Workshop: Describe the workshop presentation including learning objectives and proposal track.
Preschool Teacher
Teacher (Elem/Secondary)
School Counselor
Case Manager
Psychiatrist/Psychologist
Mental Health Counselor
Clinician
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Director/Principal
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Target audience: (Check all that apply.)
GAACS Accrediting Agency
10th Annual Conference
School Mental Health
September 4 - 5, 2014
Instructional Strategies: Please check all methods that will be used during the presentation.
Lecture
Question and Answer
Video
Powerpoint
Group Activity
Hand-outs
Discussion
Small Group
Web presentation
Other:
Session Dates/Times: Please check all the session dates and times you would like to present.
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Friday, September 5, 2014
Workshop Session 1 - 9:40 - 10:30 AM
Workshop Session 6 - 9:40 - 10:30 AM
Workshop Session 2 - 10:40 - 11:30 AM
Workshop Session 7 - 10:40 - 11: 30 AM
Workshop Session 3 - 1:00 - 1:50 PM
Workshop Session 4 - 2:00 - 2:50 PM
Workshop Session 5 - 3:00 - 3:50 PM
Other: Exhibitors must complete the Exhibitor/Sponsor form.
Yes, I would like half an exhibitor table.
OR
I would like a complimentary meal. Choose one.
No, I do not want half an exhibitor table.
Regular meal
Vegetarian OR
No meal required.
Emergency Information: Please list the names, phone numbers, and email addresses for 2 emergency contacts.
Name of contact:
Name of contact:
Phone:
Phone:
Email:
Email:
Relationship to you:
Relationship to you:
Date:
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Signature: _________________________________
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Name of person completing this form: