Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®) 2013 National Training Seminar
… for the sake of the child
July 8-9, 2013
Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center
National Harbor, Maryland
2013 MCEC Call for Presenters Session Proposal Form
DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: Thursday, November 15, 2012
The Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, worldwide organization. A model of
positive leadership and advocacy, the work of the MCEC is focused on ensuring quality educational opportunities for
all military-connected children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition. The MCEC performs research,
conducts professional institutes and conferences, and develops and publishes resources for all constituencies. The
MCEC focus is on all military installations, their supporting schools, concerned organizations, and caring individuals.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PRESENTERS:
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Email presentation proposals to NTSPresenters@MilitaryChild.org
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No fax or mailed copies of proposals will be accepted.
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You will be contacted by email upon receipt of your proposal.
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Concurrent sessions will be 1 hour in length.
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General Session Speakers and Distinguished Lecturers will be invited by the MCEC.
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Most communication with the MCEC staff will be done by email. Please ensure that we
have your current email address at all times.
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Marketing of any products or services during sessions is prohibited.
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We appreciate all presenter submissions. However, some may not be selected as 2013
seminar presentations. If your proposal is accepted:
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Speakers will be notified no later than January 4, 2013. If you do not receive
notification, please contact Carrie Garlick at Carrie.Garlick@MilitaryChild.org.
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The Lead Presenter will be responsible for notifying co-presenters regarding the
status of the proposal and date, time, and location of the presentation.
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All presenters are expected to register for the 2013 National Training Seminar.
An online registration link will be forwarded to you and must be completed
within 2 weeks of notification of acceptance of your proposal. The registration
fee for the lead presenter is $250 and full payment must be completed along
with your online registration. Each co-presenter will be registered at the 2013
MCEC National Training Seminar “Early Bird” registration rate.* Co-presenter
registration must be completed and paid in full within 30 days. The registration
fee includes access to all NTS sessions and five meals during the two day
seminar.
*The 2013 NTS registration rates, including the Early Bird registration rate, will be
finalized in November 2012.
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All presenters must submit a high resolution jpeg file (300 dpi) photo within 30
days suitable for use on the MCEC website and in other 2013 NTS marketing
publications. Please submit to NTSPresenters@MilitaryChild.org .
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All travel and lodging costs are the presenter’s responsibility.
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One copy of each handout that will be used in the presentation must be
forwarded to MCEC by June 1, 2013. Presenters are responsible for duplicating
and providing copies of any handouts given to participants during the session.
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Presenters must submit an electronic version of all presentation materials
(slides, video clips, brochures, etc.) by June 1, 2013 to
NTSPresenters@MilitaryChild.org. All session presentation materials will be
posted to the MCEC website and available for download following the
conclusion of the 2013 National Training Seminar.
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Presenters agree to cite all appropriate sources and receive permissions with
regard to the materials used in the session, and agree to adhere to the MCEC
policy prohibiting commercialism in presentations.
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Upon acceptance of proposals, the Military Child Education Coalition is hereby
authorized to record and/or publish any material presented during this session
at the 2013 National Training Seminar: Military Children- Our Nation’s Treasure
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Presenters authorize the MCEC to record, reproduce, and distribute video/audio
of this session.
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Presenters waive any rights to fees and royalties associated with the printed or
recorded reproduction and distribution of these materials.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact:
Carrie Garlick
National Training Seminar Coordinator
Carrie.Garlick@militarychild.org
571-264-3059 (mobile)
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803-708-3685 (direct)
Overview:
MCEC 2013 National Training Seminar Presentation Themes, Strands & Topics
2013 THEME: … for the sake of the child
The MCEC 2013 National Training Seminar theme can be interpreted many ways and the Call for
Presenter Committee will consider presentation proposals (individuals or teams) for a
concurrent session on any topic of interest to the MCEC audience. However, preference will be
given to sessions focusing on one of the categories of presentation strands listed below. With
an emphasis on measurable results while demonstrating effectiveness and relevance, selected
proposals will move beyond entry-level awareness and should offer the audience innovative
ideas, active hands-on learning, and share critical information relevant to the professional
development of educators and military professionals who are dedicated to serving the militaryconnected child.
2013 PRESENTATION STRANDS:
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Family Dynamics- Healthy Families, Hardy Kids
Potential topics: School transitions; Children who learn differently; Grief and
loss; Lessons learned; Resurgence & renewal; Disengaged parenting; Rebuilding
bonds after separation; Abuse & neglect; Parenting & caregivers.
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Igniting the Spark- Challenge, Create, Connect
Potential Topics: Legacy of service; Contributions to society; Youth leadership &
empowerment; Fabulous “firsts”; Family & community involvement; Living and
learning across a lifetime; Extra curricula, igniting talent and creativity, helping
kids take educational risks.
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Innovations & Issues- What’s Trending in Education
Potential Topics: School transitions; Children who learn differently; Curriculum
& testing; Technology applications; Professional developments & networking,
School/college & career readiness; Nutrition; Sleep studies; Anti- bullying; Home
schooling & charter schools, global competition, interactive museums, flipped
classrooms.
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Partnerships & Policies- Collaborate, Advocate & Sustain
Potential Topics: School & military partnerships, Local action plan efforts,
Business & community partnerships, Legislation & Initiatives.
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Military Child Education Coalition® 2013 National Training Seminar
… for the sake of the child
July 8-9, 2013
Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center
National Harbor, Maryland
2013 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM
As an accredited organization, the Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®) is required to obtain
complete data regarding the scope, objectives, and outcomes from each participating speaker. We ask
that this information is submitted with your proposal to be a session presenter for the MCEC 2013
National Training Seminar.
Note: The MCEC is an authorized provider for the International Association for Continuing Education
Training (IACET), the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), as well as several state agencies.
These multiple avenues of accreditation make the recognition of MCEC Continuing Education Credits for
Graduate Credits acceptable to nearly all school districts. If your presentation proposal is accepted,
MCEC may need you to provide additional professional resume documentation in support of this
accreditation.
Name of Lead Presenter
Email Address of Lead Presenter
Organization/School System
Title of Lead Presenter
Mailing Address of Lead Presenter
Phone
Home:
Work:
Cell:
Fax:
Please provide the name, title, and
email of any co- presenters.
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Title of Session: Type title as it should appear in the program.
Presentation Strand: Review the NTS Presentation Strands and choose the one that your session
will best address.
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Family Dynamics- Healthy Families, Hardy Kids
Igniting the Spark- Challenge, Create, Connect
Innovations & Issues- What’s Trending in Education
Partnerships & Policies- Collaborate, Advocate & Sustain
Please mark all topics & themes related to your Presentation Strand:
__Preschool
__Elementary
__Middle School
__Post Secondary
__Leadership
__Reintegration
__ Curriculum
__Service & Volunteering
__Physical Well Being
__High School
__Special Needs
__ Gifted/Advanced
__Grief & Loss
__ Connecting Geographically Dispersed Families
__ Partnerships
__Parenting
__Transitions
__Emotional Well Being
__Separation
__Technology
__Other (please explain)
Session Detail: (500 - 700 words maximum) Please describe your proposed session as explicitly
as possible.
Writing Guide: Include the following in your session detail.
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Format and Sequencing/Agenda of Session (Lecture, Hands-on, Make and Take, Panel
Presentation, Media Presentation, etc.)
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Participant Learning Outcomes (List 2-3: What knowledge and skills will participants
gain as a result of attending the session?)
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Research Base (What experience and research have informed your work?)
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Measurable Results (How will you measure your participant learning outcome
objectives?)
Session Synopsis: (150 words maximum) If your proposal is accepted, this description will
appear in the National Training Seminar program and on the website. Please market your
session as best you can while keeping to the requested word count.
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Name and Title of presenter(s): (25 words maximum) If your proposal is accepted, this
name/title will appear in the program. Please include your name, title, and organization as you
would like it to appear.
Expanded Bio(s): (100 words maximum) Please include any additional information you would
like to provide regarding your experience, expertise, and/or professional qualifications. This
information will be presented during session introduction and used for conference marketing
purposes.
Experience:
(A) Have you been an MCEC presenter in the past? If so, how is this session proposal
different from your previous presentation and in what year did you present?
(B) Have you participated as a session speaker at other professional conferences, trainings,
or seminars? If so, please provide two references below; including a contact name,
email, phone, and name & date of event/venue. If available, also provide any internet
links to previous speaking engagements, i.e. YouTube, TED, etc.
Proprietary Interest Statement:
The following is a complete list of all Intellectual Properties that belong to me/us and that relate to
this presentation and that are not assigned to the MCEC:
Check appropriate space(s):
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None.
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See below:
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Due to confidentiality agreements, I cannot disclose certain Intellectual Properties
that would otherwise be included on the above-described list.
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Additional sheets attached.
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Audiovisual (AV) Requirement:
Podiums, podium microphones, screens, and LCD projectors are provided in each session room.
The Military Child Education Coalition does not provide laptop computers.
Please list only those additional items you will need for your presentation. The Military Child
Education Coalition will make every effort to meet your request, but may need to discuss
unusual requests on a case-by-case basis. It is essential that you provide the specific AV details
now. AV is arranged well in advance of the event and affects the event program scheduling. Any
requests for additional AV items (after the proposal has been accepted) may result in associated
costs being passed on to the presenter.
Flip Chart with Markers
Audio for Personal Computer- for video, etc.
Internet access*
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