CONVENTION :: WORKSHOP PRESENTERS Go back to the main Convention Page Workshop proposal deadline is August, 21, 2009. Only Until Workshop Proposals are Due/Postmarked. Workshops are sessions designed to give the audience direct access to the presenter(s). For 2009, NIEA has placed a priority on presentations that are focused on scientifically-based research and practices which positively influence the teaching and learning to Native students. Exemplary programs developed by and for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians should enhance growth and awareness through introspection and experiential learning. Appropriate workshops should include technical assistance sessions, professional development, classroom teaching strategies, successful cultural integration models, etc. Forums are intended to be larger than workshops and with an audience up to 125. Forums are designed to help NIEA members understand the latest federal policy and legislative development and national education trends impacting Indian country, and provide members with an analysis of how programs and communities may be affected. Organizations and agencies will be invited to present forums on a space available process. GUIDELINES FOR PRESENTERS: Each presenter must pay for the 2009 Convention registration fee. There is no one day registration fee for presenters and no rescheduling of scheduled workshop location and time. Workshops are scheduled in order received. Paid applications receive priority placement. Presenters must conduct their workshops at the designed time and location. “No shows” or cancellations place an unfair burden on convention organizers and are unfair to participants who are interested in the presentation topic. Confirmations will be e-mailed by September 21, 2009. Handouts and resource information must be provided by workshop presenter for each workshop/forum. Presenters are responsible for the expense of: a minimum of 40 copies for each workshop and a minimum of 100 copies for each forum. No honoraria or expenses will be paid to the presenters by NIEA or by the local planning committee. Workshop/Forum rooms are not equipped with audio visual and are set-up theater-style. Presenters are responsible for the arrangement, rental and cost of audio/visual equipment needs for their presentations. Once workshop/forum is accepted, audio visual vendor contact information will be provided regarding price and availability of equipment. Presenters may bring own audio visual equipment; however, NIEA does not provide storage, assume liability or responsibility. The lead presenter is required to verify room assignment(s), attendance and pickup name badge at the PRESENTER’S CHECK-IN after pre-registration or on-site registration is complete. REVIEW PROCESS IS BASED ON: Interest level to NIEA participants Benefit to American Indian, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian educators and students Use of research-based practice Originality of session & approach Evidence of effectiveness Please submit a 3-line summary or workshop/forum (50 words). Please submit all information in one electronic correspondence file to: wjohnson@niea.org. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please click the link below for the form. Workshop Information Form Call for Research Proposals