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2006 Call for Papers
43rd Annual International Conference
Learning Disabilities Association of America
March 1-4, 2006                    New Orleans, LA
DEADLINE for submission of proposals: EXTENDED to 14-June-2005

On-Line Submission Form

 

To submit an abstract via hardcopy, please download an Acrobat (PDF) copy of the Call For Papers: click HERE

Anyone wishing to present a paper, conduct a workshop, provide an informational session, or make a formal presentation is invited to submit a proposal by May 15, 2005 using the format outlined below. LDA values sessions that present current and best practices, including basic information about the nature of learning disabilities as well as innovative approaches to advocacy, assessment, intervention, and instruction. Also sought are sessions that present new ways to ensure successful transition, utilize assistive technology, access the general curriculum, provide a continuum of services, and foster productive adulthood. Of particular interest are hands-on practical techniques for Table Talk and reports of research for Poster Sessions.

It is expected that presentations will provide to both new and experienced Conference attendees current information and opinion on both continuing and evolving topics of interest and concern.

Please note that presenters are limited to one major presentation and that sessions may not promote commercial products and/or services.



EACH PROPOSAL MUST INCLUDE A COVER PAGE, ABSTRACT (500 words maximum) AND PROPOSAL DETAILS

(1) Title of proposed presentation (no more than 10 words):


(2) Presenter or session leader's information:
Name:   
Address:

home
office
(CITY)
(STATE)
(ZIP/Postal Code)
Daytime Phone:
Email Address:
Role: (e.g. teacher, parent, consultant, professor)
Affiliation: if applicable (e.g. agency, organization, or company)
LDA Member ID#: (if known)


(3) For each additional participant (obtain permission before submitting proposal) enter same information below as requested above for Presentor or Session Leader:
NAMES:

ADDRESSES:



(4) Session Objectives: List 4-6 specific areas of content to be covered and the expected audience benefits.



(5) Session Description: No more than 50 words that provide an overview of the session content and activities and may be used in the Program if accepted by the Program Committee.
Please use 2 blank lines to start each new paragraph



ABSTRACT: No more than 500 words. Write title of proposed presentation and a summary of the major content of the proposed presentation, including main points, information, and/or techniques to be presented to the audience. Describe any handouts to be provided by the speaker. Research paper abstracts must include a statement of the problem, procedures, results and supporting data, relevant implications and limitations. It is the responsibility of those submitting proposals to indicate content clearly enough and with sufficient examples and/or details to permit fair evaluation by the Program Committee.
Please enter the name of a file on your computer containing the abstract, or else type in the abstract below.

Please use 2 blank lines to start each new paragraph



PROPOSAL DETAILS: Items 6-11 may be typed on the cover page or filled in on this form.


(6) Primary focus of the session content (1 for primary, 2 for secondary, if appropriate)
Adults Vocational Early Childhood Mental Health Technology
Advocacy Instruction Parents Families Transition K-12
Assessment Legal Legislative Principals Admin Research
Cultural Diversity Medical Professional Prep Other (describe above)
    Secondary focus of the session content (if appropriate)
Adults Vocational Early Childhood Mental Health Technology
Advocacy Instruction Parents Families Transition K-12
Assessment Legal Legislative Principals Admin Research
Cultural Diversity Medical Professional Prep Other (describe above)

(7) Suggested target audience:
Parents Teachers Administrators Adults with LD
Other describe above

(8) Proposed format:
Primary:
Lecture Workshop Panel Poster
Table Talk
Secondary:
Lecture Workshop Panel Poster
Table Talk
(If necessary are you willing to participate in a combined session on a similar topic? Yes   No)

(9) Time needed for proposed lectures, workshops, or panels (write 1 for first choice, 2 for second choice)
60 mins 90 mins Longer if available
Note: Table Talk sessions are 90 minutes and Poster Sessions are 60 minutes in length

(10) Suggested audience size:
15-25 26-50 51-75 75-100
unlimited

(11) Audio-visual equipment required:
Overhead Projector Slide Projector LCD Projector
(a limited number of LCD projectors are available)
(Video or other A-V Equipment will not be provided by LDA, but may be rented from the hotel)



Be sure to submit your proposal on time. Proposals will be reviewed by the Program Committee and judged on the basis of completeness, quality, evidence of effectiveness, relevance, importance, and interest as well as their ability to provide balanced content and broad geographic representation at the Conference. Every effort will be made to meet equipment, logistical, and meeting room needs of all presenters, but facilities, time, and scheduling factors may affect availability.

Proposals that miss the submission deadline or do not provide the requested information risk being eliminated from consideration. Proposals that duplicate the titles and/or descriptions of sessions accepted for past LDA conferences will not be considered unless they have clearly been revised and updated.

Please note that it is LDA policy to use "people-first" terminology (e.g., "children/adults/individuals with learning disabilities") and the Program Committee reserves the right to revise text according to this policy. Titles and descriptions may also be edited for brevity, clarity and consistency.

Proposals will be acknowledged as received. All contributors will be notified of the Program Committee's action by October 1, 2005. For further information or special inquiries, please contact the Program Chair (See address below).

By submitting a proposal, the writer is presumed to have read the entire Call for Papers. Please note that all speakers are required to pay the conference registration fee.

DEADLINE for submission of proposals: May 15, 2005



       



 
 
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