2016 QRIS National Meeting Workshop Application |
Workshop Application Overview
The BUILD Initiative and the QRIS National Learning Network are now accepting workshop proposals for the 2016 QRIS National Meeting, to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 12-14, 2016. Share your wealth of knowledge and experience at the 2016 QRIS National Meeting! Submit your proposal for the conference by December 22, 2015.
The goals of this meeting are to provide QRIS leaders (at the state and regional level) with:
· technical assistance opportunities and resources needed to be successful in efforts to develop, implement, and revise high quality early learning systems;
· clear understanding of "research to practice," sharing both the latest research and studies and the exemplary practices in states and communities that illustrate the research findings;
· lessons learned from states and communities in early learning systems development;
· cutting edge ideas for the next generation of QRIS;
· strategies to increase the equitable distribution or access to the system and its supports in low income communities and with educators of diverse race, culture and language in early care and education programs; and
· opportunities for cross-state discussion and peer learning that continue well beyond the conclusion of the meeting.
· technical assistance opportunities and resources needed to be successful in efforts to develop, implement, and revise high quality early learning systems;
· clear understanding of "research to practice," sharing both the latest research and studies and the exemplary practices in states and communities that illustrate the research findings;
· lessons learned from states and communities in early learning systems development;
· cutting edge ideas for the next generation of QRIS;
· strategies to increase the equitable distribution or access to the system and its supports in low income communities and with educators of diverse race, culture and language in early care and education programs; and
· opportunities for cross-state discussion and peer learning that continue well beyond the conclusion of the meeting.
In developing proposals, applicants should consider a session that includes both actual practice in states and the research or studies that support those exemplary practices. Every topical session should give at least two points of view or experiences about a topic unless you can show that the work in your state or area of expertise is so innovative that it justifies a session on its own to understand it. We also welcome the perspectives of national presenters sharing trends and promising practices. Proposed sessions should reflect research and practical experience that is innovative, well-grounded, and consistent with the principles of effective adult learning in a conference setting.
There will also be some options for a 3-hour "intensive" session. While these options will be limited, if you have a topic that needs a 3-hour time period, those will be considered for the 2016 meeting.
We are looking to push thinking to the next level, holding discussions on cutting edge issues. To that end, proposals that include a discussion of “burning issues/questions” with no finite answers will also be entertained under the "hot topics" category.
Proposals targeted for a variety of levels are being sought from sharing information/resources to applying research/practice to evaluating/analyzing concepts.
Finally, regardless of whether you propose a topical or hot topic or intensive session, each proposed session should also integrate a perspective that emphasizes an equity approach and the building of a system that is responsive to the needs of children and families of diverse race, culture and language. Of equal importance, your proposed panel of speakers should also reflect the diversity of the children and families we all ultimately serve.
Proposals must be submitted no later than 8 pm ET on December 22, 2015. Applicants will be contacted no later than March 6, 2016 regarding the status of their proposals. Note: One presenter will receive free registration for the meeting. If other presenters wish to attend the full meeting, they will need to register and pay the registration fee.
There will also be some options for a 3-hour "intensive" session. While these options will be limited, if you have a topic that needs a 3-hour time period, those will be considered for the 2016 meeting.
We are looking to push thinking to the next level, holding discussions on cutting edge issues. To that end, proposals that include a discussion of “burning issues/questions” with no finite answers will also be entertained under the "hot topics" category.
Proposals targeted for a variety of levels are being sought from sharing information/resources to applying research/practice to evaluating/analyzing concepts.
Finally, regardless of whether you propose a topical or hot topic or intensive session, each proposed session should also integrate a perspective that emphasizes an equity approach and the building of a system that is responsive to the needs of children and families of diverse race, culture and language. Of equal importance, your proposed panel of speakers should also reflect the diversity of the children and families we all ultimately serve.
Proposals must be submitted no later than 8 pm ET on December 22, 2015. Applicants will be contacted no later than March 6, 2016 regarding the status of their proposals. Note: One presenter will receive free registration for the meeting. If other presenters wish to attend the full meeting, they will need to register and pay the registration fee.