Call For Papers
You are invited to submit a workshop application for our upcoming Institute. An integral part of the FHSA's mission is the provision of quality, professional development opportunities to Florida Head Start programs, as well as the at-large Head Start and early childhood community. Training sessions from the field offer participants an opportunity to learn from peers and professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your organization, university or consulting firm to the regional Head Start community. Once a presenter has participated in one of our events, the majority return year after year citing the enthusiasm of our audiences and the wealth of networking opportunities.
It is the responsibility of the lead presenter to keep co-presenters informed of any pertinent presentation and conference information
Accepted presenters receive complimentary conference registration
Upon approval of proposal, the FHSA will not accept any substitutions or changes. The FHSA reserves the right to edit material for the conference program book, including presentation titles and descriptions, as needed, without changing the content or meaning
The FHSA will not accept any substitutions or changes. The FHSA reserves the right to edit material for the conference program book, including presentation titles and descriptions, as needed, without changing the content or meaning
Compensation, Training, Expenses and Travel Reimbursement
Upon acceptance of the proposal, the FHSA will:
- Book lodging at the host hotel for room and tax only
- Book air transportation to host city
- Provide presenters with a travel reimbursement form to claim pre-approved expenses
- Be responsible for the duplication of training materials for sessions. Materials must be received 14 days prior to the first day of the conference. Presenters will not be reimbursed for copies.
Submission Requirement and Deadlines
- All proposals must be submitted by the specified due dates:
Leadership Conference: June 10, 2011
15th Annual Spring Training Institute: January 15, 2012
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Selection for proposals will be made on the basis of adherence to the guidelines, quality of proposal, relevance, qualifications of presenter, and overall contribution to the conference. Only complete applications will be considered. A complete proposal must include the following:
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Completed application form
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Description of the session in 50 words or less
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Identification of target audience (i.e. Directors, Fiscal Officers, Policy Council Members)
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Expected Objectives (minimum of three)
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Expected Learning Outcomes (Minimum if three)
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Copy of lead presenter's vita
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Brief listing of other conferences where the lead presenter has presented
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Requested honorarium
Applicants should also note the following when developing proposals:
- Sessions will be scheduled for Tuesday or Wednesday of the conference
- Each session will be 90 minutes in length
- Presenters should be prepared for training groups of 45-50 participants.
- Presentations should be developed at an intermediate or advanced level
- A maximum of two workshop proposals per presenter may be submitted, and must be sent as separate application
Workshop Topics
Topics vary according to the scope and intent of the each Conference.
Training session topics may include but are not limited to:
Early Childhood Education
Nutrition
Technology
Family and Community Partnerships
Parent Involvement
Leadership
Strategic Planning
Effective Management
Fiscal Planning / Management
Risk Management
Human Resources
Team Dynamics
Succession Planning
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