Contact Holly Boyet

FCEC Program Chair,

for further information

cec.hollyb@gmail.com

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 Call for Presentations FCEC Conference 2010 [MS Word]

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

“Discover your Treasure with Florida CEC”

POSTMARK DEADLINE:  May 1, 2010

            The Florida Council for Exceptional Children (FCEC) would like to invite all interested persons to submit proposals for the 64th Annual FCEC Conference, hosted by Pasco and Pinellas CEC Chapters as well as our Board, to be held at the CLEARWATER BEACH HILTON, Clearwater, FL, on October 21-23, 2010.  The Conference will continue the collaborative efforts with school districts, universities, family organizations in Florida, and the Florida Association Student CEC.  Together we will celebrate our mutual commitment to children and youth with special needs.  There will be eight (8) strands highlighted this year.  We encourage that all presentations submitted target the specified topics listed under each strand.

Presentations shall be in one of the following formats:

Demonstration/Lecture Session: consists of an individual or group presentation to increase the knowledge of the participants with the expectation that the presenter will provide informational packets with the presentation.  Time limitation for this type session is 50 minutes each.

Panel Session: consists of an oral presentation by three or more speakers intended to increase the level of awareness for the participants in a particular interest area with the expectation that the presenters will provide informational packets with the presentation.  Time limitation for this type session is 50 minutes each.

Interactive Session: consists of an individual or group presentation to increase the knowledge of the participants through interactive information dissemination and activities with the expectation that the presenter will provide materials and informational packets with the presentation.  Time limitation for this type session is 100 minutes. 

Poster Sessions: consist of a display of various innovative strategies.  Multiple poster sessions will be available for viewing with presenter interaction throughout the overall poster session timeslot.  Presenters of poster sessions are expected to be available during the time allotment.  Time limitation for this type session is 60 minutes each.

Please submit your proposal by May 1, 2010 to:

Holly Boyet, Program Chair

Email: cec.hollyb@gmail.com

3608 Floramar Terrace

New Port Richey, FL 34652

Contact Paula Evans

FCEC Program Chair,

for further information

cec.paula@gmail.com

FCEC AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

 Chapter Membership Awards:

 FCEC provides two chapter membership awards annually. One award is given for the unit that has the largest increase in membership by percentage.  One award is given for the unit that has the largest increase by actual number.

President’s Award for Units:

 FCEC presents Unit President’s Awards as earned annually.  The process for this award takes place during the fiscal year prior to the annual state FCEC Conference when the award is given.

Jack R. Lamb Rookie Teacher of the Year:

 FCEC selects a Jack R. Lamb Rookie Teacher of the Year annually who is named at the annual state conference.  Information/Nomination forms can be found on the FCEC website

Landis M. Stetler Award:

 FCEC annually provides members with the nomination process for the Landis M. Stetler Award.  This award is presented at the annual FCEC state conference.  Award is designated for individuals who have made a significant contribution to the education of children and youth with exceptionalities

Marjorie Crick Teacher of the Year Award:

 FCEC annually selects the Marjorie Crick Teacher of the Year.  This award is presented at the annual FCEC state conference.  Information/Nomination forms can be found on the FCEC website

Nancy Givens Instructional Grants:

 FCEC annually awards Nancy Givens Instructional Grants.  FCEC annually budgets for the Nancy Givens Instructional Grants.

Landis M. Stetler ESE Leadership Scholarship:

 A scholarship program established by FL-CASE to award a financial scholarship in the name of Dr. Landis Stetler, a pioneer and great leader in exceptional student education in the state of Florida and the nation.  The award will be made annually at the Florida CEC conference, and Florida CEC will maintain the fund for the scholarship.  Applicant must be a Florida resident and currently enrolled in a graduate program leading to certification in ESE and/or major in exceptional student education (a focus on administration of exceptional student education will be given special consideration).

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and /or gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.