Selection Criteria
The conference program selection committee will work to develop a well-balanced and diverse program that meets the learning needs of our statewide audience. Presentations emphasizing new and creative ideas, evidence based practices, anti-racism issues, anti-oppression issues, and participation of conference attendees will stand out to conference organizers. Reviewers will evaluate proposals and prioritize those that:
-Include all required proposal information as outlined in the submission form;
-Are appropriate for a statewide audience or are targeted to a specific subset with tailored information;
-Include presenters who have expertise and experience related to the proposed workshop topic;
-Offer opportunities for participants to develop new skills and/or replicate a successful program model;
-Present service delivery and housing models that are recognized as evidence-based best practices;
-Add diversity, additional points of view, or address emerging issues and promising practices;
-Address anti-oppression, domestic violence, and racial equity issues;
-Impact communities that are not represented in other workshops;
-Avoid the promotion or selling of products, organizations, or companies;
-Take into consideration all of the above information and submit the proposal form by the November 4, 2016 at 11:59 PM deadline.