Call for Proposals

The Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences, Inc. (VATFACS) invites you to present at the annual Family and Consumer Sciences Professional Development Institute to be held July 21 - July 24, 2024 at the Hotel Madison and Shenandoah Valley Conference Center,  710 S. Main Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia  22801.
 
This year’s theme is "I'm an FCS Educator. What's Your Superpower?"  

Please submit this application by December 15, 2023.

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* 1. Contact Information - Presenter One

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* 2. Contact Information - Presenter Two (if applicable)

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* 3. Session Title

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* 4. Session Description - The session description should include the objective of the presentation, the target audience, and the anticipated benefits for participants. Provide a brief description (approximately 100 words) to persuade and inform participants about the session for the institute program.  All conference educational sessions with the exception of general sessions will be 60 minutes in length. (Maximum of 500 characters)

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* 5. A/V Needs - VATFACS will provide a laptop, projector, projector screen, connection cords, clicker, and Bluetooth speakers in each presentation room. Please bring your presentation on a flash drive and list any additional A/V needs you have here.

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* 6. Room Set Up - please indicate your preferred room set. 
A. Room Set in Rounds
B. Room set Classroom-Style
C. Room set Theater-style
D. No preference

Please note that most conference rooms are set in conference rounds.

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* 7. Educational Objectives - List three educational objectives for this session. Participants in this session will learn how to...

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* 8. Preferred Presentation Time - Please select the days/times when you are able to present.

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* 9. Please share any additional information regarding this educational session proposal.  For example, if this is a culinary arts session, is an additional prep table needed?

Please direct questions regarding the VATFACS Professional Development Institute Call for Proposals toToshieba Ragland, VATFACS President, toshiebar@gmail.com and Emily O'Connor, VATFACS Executive Director, emilyjoconnor@gmail.com.

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