Call for Presenters

Even Start Family Literacy: Make a Difference: Shape the Future
Holiday Inn on the Bay · San Diego, CA
October 28-30, 2021

The NESA Conference Committee is requesting proposals for workshop sessions at the 2021 National Even Start Association Conference.

Session Length: 90 minutes OR 180 minutes
Audience: Even Start Leaders, Practitioners, Local and State Evaluators, Partners and Collaborators

Guidelines:

  • All presenters and co-presenters must register for the conference. The lead presenter's conference registration fee will be waived.
  • All communication will be to the lead presenter by mail/email.
  • An easel and chart paper will be provided free of charge. Microphones will be provided in rooms with a seating capacity of 75 or more. Any additional audio visual needs will be charged to the presenter.
Deadline for submission: June 1, 2021

Questions? Please call (800) 977-7777 or email .

You can use the form below to submit your proposal or download the Call for Presenters form. Completed forms can be sent to:

NESA
Attn: Melissa Sites
PO Box 717777
San Diego, CA 97777
Or fax to: (858) 278-7777

Workshop Presentation Proposal

Session Title:

Session Description: (please limit to 50 words or less)

Format of Presentation:
Lecture Panel Interactive Workshop

Presentation Strand/Suggested Topics:

Early Childhood Education - Birth to three, preschool or school-age
Program Sustainability/Accessing resources - Working with collaborators to strengthen programs; volunteer programs; finding foundation support
Leadership in Even Start - How to support and improve programs; helping teachers to succeed; working with paraprofessionals; supervision across agencies
Working with Families in Poverty - Responding to the needs of parents and children; developing collaborations in support of families; family resiliency; family support systems
Public Relations and Information - Public relations that work; using the media to support the program; letting people hear the good news
Research and Evaluation - Family Literacy: What we have learned; closing the achievement gap through family literacy; assumptions, struggles and promises; continuous improvement
Parenting Education & Interactive Literacy - Actively engaging parents; coaching the adult learner
Adult as Learners - Understanding adult learning principles and strategies for engaging adults to meet their learning needs

This session is geared towards:
Awareness (information sharing) - Session provides basic information designed for those who know little about the session topic
Skill Building (strategies) - Session provides opportunity to build and/or practice skills; designed for those who want to learn how to effectively use their basic knowledge or understanding
Changing Behavior (Advanced) - Session provides high level content, with opportunities to problem solve and learn new perspective; designed for those who are already knowledgeable about, or experienced in, the topic area

1. Please describe how your presentation supports the purpose of the William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Programs as described in Statute:

"…improving the educational opportunities of the Nation's low-income families by integrating early childhood education, adult literacy or adult basic education, and parenting education into a unified family literacy program"

2. Outline the learning objectives for your presentation.

3. Please describe how your presentation addresses the integration of components with an emphasis on one or more of the following areas.

  1. Interactive literacy activities between parents and their children.
  2. Training for parents regarding how to be the primary teacher for their children and full partners in the education of their children.
  3. Parent literacy training that leads to economic self-sufficiency.
  4. An age-appropriate education to prepare children for success in school and life experiences.
NOTE: Consideration will also be given to presentations that address English language learners and cultural sensitivity.

4. Describe how scientifically based research supports your presentation.

5. Describe the presenters' expertise or experience in Even Start Family Literacy.

Audio Visual Needs:
(Please note: NESA will only cover the cost of an easel and chart paper and microphones where necessary.)
Overhead Projector VCR & Monitor LCD Projector Screen Flipchart & Easel
Other:

How much time will you need to set up prior to beginning your session?

PRESENTERS
(First person listed will be considered Lead Presenter and contact person)

1. Name:

Title:

Organization/School/Agency:

Full Mailing Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

2. Name:

Title:

Organization/School/Agency:

Full Mailing Address:

Phone:

Fax:

Email:

Would you be willing to share your email address with conference attendees?
(If yes, we will include it in the conference brochure.)
Yes No