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Session Proposal Form DECA 2020 International Diabetes Camping Conference
Instructions
DECA invites session proposals from those having interest in speaking during it’s conference. The meeting will feature three general information areas applicable to diabetes camping: Healthcare, Program, and Administration. Please consider these categories when submitting your abstract, although other innovative & creative alternative sessions will also be considered.
Healthcare Sessions - Topics relevant to providing diabetes care and health education of children and staff with while at camp. Examples: emerging tools and technology; healthcare best practices; essential policies and procedures in the area of healthcare at camp; research/studies related to diabetes care at camp; recruitment of healthcare staff; training of healthcare staff; developing resident/internship training programs for camp and innovative camper diabetes education.
Program Sessions - Topics relevant to the non-medical supervision and care of children at diabetes camp as well as delivery of recreation and program activities. Examples: staff training; age appropriate programming; fun programming activities; program policies and procedures; positive behavior techniques and serving children with challenges other than diabetes.
Administration Sessions – Topics relevant to the operation of the corporation. Examples: business/management sessions such as fiscal policies & procedures; fund development strategies; board development; recruitment, screening and training of professional staff/volunteers; data management and bookkeeping/accounting processes.
Guidelines
Educational breakout sessions are seventy-five minutes in length. Presenters are encouraged to leave ten minutes or more for questions and answers with participants. Lectures, hands-on workshops, and panel presentations are welcome.
If selected as a presenter, please understand that you are responsible for all travel-related conference expenses, registration fees (per guidelines), and room and board costs unless otherwise noted by the Diabetes Education and Camping Association in a separate presenter agreement.
By submitting a session proposal, you signify that you have read and agreed to the preceding guidelines.
Submissions accepted through Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Prospective speakers will receive notice of proposal status by Friday, November 15, 2019.