{"id":1706,"date":"2019-02-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-15T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-about-submitting-a-proposal-to-present-at-inacol19\/"},"modified":"2022-12-04T12:18:55","modified_gmt":"2022-12-04T17:18:55","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-about-submitting-a-proposal-to-present-at-inacol19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-about-submitting-a-proposal-to-present-at-inacol19\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions about Submitting a Proposal to Present at #iNACOL19"},"content":{"rendered":"

iNACOL is <\/span>now accepting proposals to present<\/span><\/a> at the <\/span>iNACOL Symposium 2019<\/span><\/a>, held on October 28-31 in Palm Springs, California. The iNACOL Symposium is the premier learning conference driving the transformation of education systems and accelerating the advancement of breakthrough policies and practices to ensure high-quality learning for all. iNACOL’s annual conference will bring together 3,000 experts and educational leaders exploring the leading edge of personalized, competency-based learning in K-12 education from across the United States and around the world, including leading practitioners and educators, policymakers, researchers and innovators from throughout the field. Attendees will find invaluable networking opportunities; access to expertise, analysis, the latest trends and research; and thought-provoking interactive sessions for leaders shaping the future of education. The Symposium includes hundreds of engaging interactive sessions, with tags to guide attendees toward highly relevant professional learning opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through March 8, 2019, we are seeking presentation proposals that provide engaging and interactive learning opportunities, modeling personalized, competency-based learning environments, drawing on participant experiences and promoting dialogue and exchange. Across the various presentation formats and strands, we also encourage presentation proposals that target specific nuances of implementation that dig below the surface and unpack rather than being very general in nature. For tips on submitting your presentation proposal, we have an <\/span>archived webinar<\/span><\/a> that explains the RFP process and timeline for proposal selection and highlights ways to design interactive sessions that generate meaningful collaboration and foster engagement. <\/span><\/p>\n

Below is a list of frequently asked questions about submitting presentation proposals for the iNACOL Symposium 2019. <\/span><\/p>\n

About the Symposium<\/h3>\n

When and where is the iNACOL Symposium being held?<\/strong> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The iNACOL Symposium 2019 will be held on October 28-31 at the Palm Springs Convention Center in California. You can find the schedule of events <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

How can I learn more about this event?<\/strong> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

You can find more information about the iNACOL Symposium 2019 on the <\/span>conference website<\/span><\/a>. You can also view highlights from the Symposium 2018 <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. To ensure you are notified of the latest Symposium announcements, sign up to receive the \u201cStay Connected\u201d newsletter updates <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who attends the iNACOL Symposium?<\/strong> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

About 65% of iNACOL Symposium attendees are either K-12 teachers, school administrators or district leaders. The remainder of attendees are primarily nonprofit leaders, policymakers, researchers, technical assistance\/professional development providers, and tool providers. <\/span><\/p>\n

What is this year\u2019s theme?<\/strong> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The theme of this year\u2019s Symposium is: \u201cShining a Light on the Future of Learning.\u201d You may wish to consider this theme, as well as <\/span>iNACOL\u2019s mission, vision and values<\/span><\/a>, as you design your presentation proposal. <\/span><\/p>\n

Timeline<\/h3>\n

When is the Request for Presentation Proposals open?<\/strong> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The Request for Presentation Proposals opened on February 5, and closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 8, 2019. Please note that we cannot accept proposals submitted after this deadline. <\/span><\/p>\n

When will I find out if my session is accepted?<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

By May 6, 2019, iNACOL will send acceptance, waitlist and rejection emails to all who submitted presentation proposals. <\/span><\/p>\n

If my session is accepted, will I have the opportunity to make any changes to my session proposal? What if I need to make changes to co-presenters or other information related to my proposal?<\/strong> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Between June 3 and June 21, presenters whose sessions have been accepted will have the opportunity to update their session proposals directly within our online system. After June 21, any changes to your session must be communicated directly to Christy Ellis, Events Project Manager, at <\/span>cellis@inacol.org<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

August 3 is the deadline to send any final changes to iNACOL. Changes sent after this date will not be accepted. <\/span><\/p>\n

Implementation Focus<\/h3>\n

What is iNACOL seeking in terms of presentation proposals?<\/strong> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

New this year, we are seeking proposals that dig below the surface on specific implementation challenges the field is facing. As the field advances through its next wave of innovation and implementation, we\u2019re seeing educators and practitioners running into challenging implementation issues, and we believe the Symposium is the perfect venue to bring educators together to dive deeply into these issues, unpack them, and develop action steps to further advance the field. In the review process, across the various tracks and presentation formats, we are seeking session proposals that are focused on deeply addressing the nuances of implementation challenges, rather than very general, surface-level sessions. <\/span><\/p>\n

We are also seeking proposals that include very clear learning objectives that identify the knowledge and skills that attendees will acquire in order to implement specific changes in their schools, districts or states.<\/span><\/p>\n

RFP Process<\/h3>\n

Can I see a list of all RFP questions?<\/strong> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

A list of all questions included in the RFP can be viewed and downloaded via <\/span>this PDF document<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

How does communication work between presenters and iNACOL leading up to the Symposium?<\/strong> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

If your presentation proposal is selected, there must be one point of contact (who is typically the lead presenter in most cases) who is responsible for sharing all information with their co-presenters throughout the entire process leading up to the Symposium, verifying any scheduling conflicts, and communicating these changes or changes to co-presenters back to us in a timely manner. We\u2019ll do our very best to accommodate any conflicts or presenter changes, but the closer we near to the conference, the more difficult these changes become, so please keep open lines of communication with us should your session be selected and there be any changes. Also, please bear in mind that for the RFP process, each co-presenter must submit a unique email, and use that same email for Symposium registration. <\/span><\/p>\n

How many presentation proposals can my organization submit?<\/strong> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Each organization or school may submit up to three presentation proposals. If more than three proposals are submitted by a single organization, only the first three submitted chronologically will be reviewed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips for Designing Interactive Sessions<\/h3>\n

How can I design a presentation proposal that thoughtfully engages the session participants?<\/strong> <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The iNACOL Program Committee is seeking presentation proposals that explicitly show how you intend to design interactive sessions. <\/span>Here<\/span><\/a> are a few examples of ways to engage your attendees. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but these are just some ideas to help you get started if you\u2019re unsure. <\/span><\/p>\n