1999 National Migrant Education Conference

REGISTRATION FORM

1999 NATIONAL MIGRANT EDUCATION CONFERENCE

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

APRIL 24 – 28, 1999

(Please complete a separate form for each individual registrant)

Name ______

Preferred Name or Nickname for Badge ______

Title/Position ______

If parent, please check here

Agency ______

Send mail to: Address ______

City ______State ______Zip ______

E-mail Address ______

Daytime Phone ______FAX ______

EARLY BIRD PRE-REGISTRATION $165

(MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 18, 1998)

REGULAR PRE-REGISTRATION FEE $175

(MUST BE POSTMARKED BEFORE MARCH 31, 1999)

LATE AND ONSITE REGISTRATION FEE $205

(OFFICIAL PURCHASE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON SITE)

CREDIT CARD

Card No. ______Exp. Date ______

PURCHASE ORDER ENCLOSED

(Official Purchase Orders from identifiable public or private agencies will be accepted.)

AMOUNT ENCLOSED OR CHARGED: ______

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS:No refunds will be made. However, substitutes will be accepted if written confirmation is submitted and received by April 16, 1999.

PARENTS:

Are you a local Parent Advisory Council (PAC) member? ______Are you an officer? ______

Are you a state Parent Advisory Council (PAC) member? ______Are you an officer? ______

Language for training activities:English ______Spanish ______

Mail registration form and payment to:1999 NATIONAL MIGRANT EDUCATION CONFERENCE

C/O LITTLE ROCK CONVENTION BUREAU

P.O. BOX 207

LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201

FAX: 501-376-4143

HOTEL INFORMATION

1999 NATIONAL MIGRANT EDUCATION CONFERENCE

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS

APRIL 24 – 28, 1999

Identify yourself as a National Migrant Education Conference participant when making reservations to receive rates listed. Rooms and rates are subject to availability. Call early for best selection.

Conference HotelArkansas Excelsior Hotel

#3 Statehouse Plaza

Little Rock, AR 72201

501-375-5000

Single$77.00

Double$88.00

Triple$98.00

Quadruple$98.00

1 block awayDoubletree Hotel

424 West Markham St.

Little Rock, AR 72201

501-372-4371

Single$69.00

Double$79.00

Triple$89.00

Quadruple$99.00

Suite$149.00

Across the RiverRiverfront Hilton

#2 Riverfront Place

N. Little Rock, AR 72114

501-371-9000

Single$72.00

Double$72.00

Suite$99.00

Free Airport Shuttle!

Free parking!

Trolley!

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and INFORMATION-SHARING

1999 National Migrant Education Conference

Little Rock, Arkansas

April 24 – 28, 1999

The National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education, in cooperation with the Arkansas Department of Education, is looking for the very best in professional development and information-sharing programs to offer to the expected 1,500 teachers, administrators, support staff and others attending the 1999 National Migrant Education Conference. Proposals from personnel at all levels of Migrant Education are encouraged, as are proposals from other educators, health providers, farmworkers training programs, housing advocates, or institutions of higher learning. The mission of the National Conference is to arrange for the best group of persons who can impart skills, expand knowledge, demonstrate effective practices, or otherwise improve the capacity of participants to serve migrant children and help them succeed in school. Almost any proposal in any format will be considered if it falls within the scope of the three broad areas that encompass the mission of Migrant Education – TEACHING AND LEARNING, ADVOCACY, and COORDINATION – and promises a HIGH-QUALITY learning experience for participants.

Priority will be given to proposals that offer promise of substantive learning experiences, challenging and relevant materials, significant levels of audience inter-action, and interest in cutting-edge strategies. Proposals drawing upon educational research models will be especially valued. Some proposals for 60-minute awareness-level sessions will be accepted, but emphasis will be placed on 90-minute and 120-minute presentations of appreciable depth and comprehensiveness. Proposals for half-day seminars or training in important areas will also be entertained.

Each proposal should clearly address one of the following:

Teaching and Learning

Advocacy

Coordination*

* Proposals on the coordination theme should involve co-presenters representing the cooperating entities.

SELECTION CRITERIA FOR PRESENTERS AND PRESENTATIONS

CLEAR STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVE(s) – The expected outcome(s) should be explicitly stated; to the greatest particular extent they should be measurable.

ABSTRACT – The description of the presentation must be fully and logically developed. It will probably open with a statement of a particular problem or challenge and a brief description of steps taken to address the matter. It should include some indication of the outcomes of the processes undertaken, and include a description of the techniques the presenter(s) will use to involve the audience to the greatest possible extent. The quality of writing in the abstract will be the most important single consideration in review of proposals.

RELEVANCE – The proposal and presentation should be consistent with the topic areas outlined on the preceding page. The title, objectives and content should be clearly and logically aligned.

INTELLECTUAL SIGNIFICANCE – The proposal should indicate that the presentation would be thought provoking, present challenging concepts and contain engaging and stimulating materials.

INTERACTION – The proposal should outline the extent and manner in which the participants will interact with the presenter(s) and with one another.

OTHER EXPECTATIONS – All presenters are expected to have handouts for distribution to participants and should be prepared to distribute a minimum of 100 sets. Additionally, all presenters must be willing to present at any time during the Conference as scheduled by the Program Committee (workshops are scheduled Monday, April 26, to Wednesday, April 28).

FOR ADDITIONAL POINTS – Bonus points will be awarded to presenters willing to repeat the presentation at least once and for those willing to serve as facilitators for other presenters.

COMPLETE BOTH PAGES OF THE PROPOSAL FORM AND SUBMIT TO:

1999 National Migrant Education Conference

Arkansas Department of Education C/O Penny Farrar

Arkansas Migrant Education Program

#4 State Capitol Mall

Little Rock, AR 72201

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION FOR INCLUSION ON THE PROGRAM

PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DECEMBER 31, 1998

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CALL 501-324-9660 OR 1-800-888-4687

NOTE: All presenters will be responsible for their own expenses related to the National Conference, including registration. It is strongly recommended that all proposals by Migrant Education personnel be submitted to the appropriate state director for review.

PRESENTATION PROPOSAL

1999 NATIONAL MIGRANT EDUCATION CONFERENCE

Little Rock, Arkansas

April 24 – 28, 1999

Lead Presenter

Name ______Title ______

Agency/affiliation ______

Mailing address ______

City ______State ______Zip ______

Daytime phone ______E-mail address ______

Years in Migrant Education ______Years in present position ______

Co-PresenterCo-Presenter

Name ______Name ______

Title ______Title ______

Agency ______Agency ______

Presentation title ______

Objective(s) of presentation

Format:

Area Covered:

Teaching and Learning, specifically ______

Advocacy ______

Coordination ______

Purpose:

Length:

* Activities of greater length will be scheduled if the proposal offers promise of significant impact

Intended Audience: (Use “P” for Primary and “S” for Secondary to all that apply)

Optimum Audience Size:

Abstract:

In the space below or on a separate sheet, please provide a summary of your presentation, explaining its purpose, the content to be covered, the type of presentation, audience interactions and expected outcomes. Should not exceed 150 words.

I (we) will need a facilitator.

I (we) will be willing to make this presentation twice during the Conference if so requested.

I (we) will be willing to serve as facilitator(s) to other presenters during the Conference.

I (we) understand that it is my (our) responsibility to prepare printed (mimeographed, photocopied, etc.) materials accurately reflecting the substance and content of the presentation for distribution to participants, and to have available 100 copies of such materials for distribution.

I (we) understand that I (we) am (are) responsible for all expenses related to participation in the Conference and for Conference registration.

------FOR MIGRANT EDUCATION STAFF ONLY ------

It is strongly recommended that all proposals by Migrant Education personnel be routed to the appropriate Migrant Education Program State Director for review.

/s/ ______Date ______

State Director