Annual Conference Program Proposals

Session Title [as you would like it to appear in the printed program, 15 words or less]

Session Description [as you would like it to appear in the printed program, 50 words or less]

Presenter(s) [all presenters must register for conference]
a) Name:
Home Address:
Home Phone:
School:
School System/County:
Work Phone:
E-mail:

b) Name:
Home Address:
Home Phone:
School:
School System/County:
Work Phone:
E-mail:

c) Name:
Home Address:
Home Phone:
School:
School System/County:
Work Phone:
E-mail:

Primary Area of Relevance (check one)
Assessment Character Education Economics Geography/Global Studies
Georgia Studies Government/Citizenship/Civics U.S. History World History
Literacy/Reading/Literature Methods/Materials Technology
Performance Based Instruction for Learning Other:

Areas of No Child Left Behind in Social Studies Addressed by Session
Tech Applications
Reading Strategies
Standards-based Assessments
Mentoring
Pedagogical Skills for Teachers
Implementing Learning Standards
Instruction and Assessment of ESOL Students
Instruction and Assessment of Students with Special Needs

Intended Audience
Early Elementary (K-2) Upper Elementary (3-5) Elementary (K-5)
Middle School (6-8) Middle and High School (6-12) High School (9-12)
General (K-12)

Is this a publisher and/or vendor sponsored presentation?
Yes No
If yes, please identify publisher and/or vendor and provide a contact number for them:
Publisher/Vendor:
Phone:
(The presentation must be generic; no materials may be sold at the session)

Each room will be equipped with a screen. Additional computer/projector/audiovisual equipment is the responsibility of the presenter.
All rooms will be set up theater style.
Wireless Internet access is available in all breakout rooms.
Handouts are the responsibility of the presenter. Depending on the type of session, 35 to 100 copies may be needed. A sign-up mailing list for those not receiving handouts is required.
Proposal deadline: March 30, 2012.

Share Power Points and Handouts Electronically: Conference attendees often wish to have a copy of the presenter's Power Point and handouts. This year, in order to prevent presenters from having to send their presentations to individual requesters, the GCSS Conference Planning Committee is asking that all presenters bring their Power Points and handouts on a jump drive. They can download the information onto the GCSS computer at the registration desk. After the conference, attendees will be able to go to the GCSS web site in order to access the presentations. This information will be posted on the GCSS website. NOTE: Presenters are asked to convert the information to a PDF before downloading it at the GCSS registration desk. Other conferences have successfully used this method to provide session Power Points and handouts to conference attendees.

Poster Sessions: NCSS has had tremendous success with offering "Poster Sessions" at their conferences. This year, GCSS is offering presenters that opportunity and are modeling this method of presenting after the NCSS Conference. Poster sessions offer teachers an opportunity to illustrate an innovative lesson, teaching strategy, or research result in a less formal setting. The poster (similar in structure to a Social Studies Fair Project) will be displayed on a table in a very public and accessible place in the Classic Center. The format can be of the presenter's choosing, including table displays other than an actual poster. The presenter will have the opportunity to talk face to face with individuals who are interested in the topic of the poster session. The poster session presenter will be given an assigned time to talk about his or her topic, and the description of the session will be printed in the conference program. Presenters must use this proposal form for submission.