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NASP 2012 Annual Convention Call for Presentation Proposals

February 21–24, 2012
Philadelphia Marriott/Loews Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

The NASP 2012 Annual Convention Call for Presentation Proposals System is open!

Mini-Skills, Papers, PIE Sessions, Posters, and Symposia

This page provides only an overview of the submission process. Detailed instructions needed to successfully submit your proposal are now available.

During the online proposal submission process, you will be asked to:

Choose a session format:

• Papers: (50-minute presentations) maximum of four total contributors and four total presenters: Papers address topics relevant to the profession and inform research and/or practice.
• Posters: (90-minute presentations) maximum of four total contributors and four total presenters: Posters are visual presentations scheduled in groups that average 20-40 presenters in each poster time slot.
• Participant Information Exchange (PIE):  (45-minute presentations) maximum of four total contributors and two total presenters:  During PIE sessions, presenters sit at round tables with a small group of interested participants. These presenters develop their topics then engage participants in a structured discussion of their work and its application, using a list of discussion questions.
• Mini-Skills: (1 hour, 50 minute presentations) maximum of four total contributors and four total presenters: These sessions are designed to teach specific skills (e.g., research skills, counseling techniques, specific assessment methods).
• Symposia: (80-minute presentations) maximum of ten total contributors and ten total presenters: These sessions provide several (sometimes contrasting) views on a single topic or issue. Typically, three papers are presented briefly and then a discussant provides reactions to the papers.
• Develop a Summary (maximum of 800 words) identifying the purpose, content, and expected outcomes for participants; and abstract (maximum of 75 words) stating the objectives of the presentation to be published in the convention program upon acceptance.

Proposals with summaries or abstracts exceeding the word limit will not be reviewed. Be sure NOT to include any identifying information about authors in your SUMMARY; proposals that identify the author(s) in the summary will not be reviewed.

Questions about Proposals for the general program?
Contact the NASP Meetings and Conventions Department
866-331-NASP (6277) or 301-347-1667

NASP Convention Workshops

NASP Convention Workshops are half-day (3 contact hours), full-day (6 contact hours), or two-day (12 contact hours) Advanced Professional Training or Intensive Workshop duration.  Many presenters are paid an honorarium and expenses, including travel, hotel, and per diem. Most NASP Convention Workshops are Invited Presentations. That is, the Workshop Selection Committee actively recruits experts on specific topics and selects these workshops in a separate process from the other proposal types on the reverse side of this flyer.

Questions about NASP Convention Workshop Proposals?
Please direct inquiries to Mark Swerdlik (meswerd@ilstu.edu).

The Paul H. Henkin Memorial Scholarship Award

Recognizing Excellence in Applied Research or Program Design

The Paul H. Henkin Memorial Scholarship Award recognizes excellence in applied research or program design by a school psychologist who has recently entered the field. Individuals eligible for consideration are PRIMARY presenters whose proposals are accepted for presentation, who are NASP members, and who have been newly credentialed within the last three years, prior to the proposal submission deadline (Wednesday, June 15, 2011). Credentials may include Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) or credentialing by a state agency as a school psychologist. The recipient of the Paul H. Henkin Memorial Scholarship Award will receive reimbursement of up to $2,000 for convention registration fees, lodging, and transportation to the NASP convention for which her/his proposal has been accepted. Individuals interested in being considered for the Paul H. Henkin Memorial Scholarship Award should complete the information pertaining to the scholarship on the online cover sheet and submit their proposal electronically. Upon notification of acceptance, individuals then submit (via e-mail or mail) 2 copies of documentation to verify credentialing.

Important dates to remember for all proposal submitters:

Important Scheduling Note

When presenters are involved in multiple session presentations, there is the possibility of unavoidable conflicts in scheduling. Only PRIMARY presenters are guaranteed that their multiple accepted sessions will not conflict. No schedule changes are possible based on conflicts for secondary presenters. Please consider this limitation before submitting multiple proposals.