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Proposals may be submitted any time until Wednesday, September 14, 2011.

The online submission process is intended for proposals for consideration for the 75-minute concurrent sessions. Preference will be given to submissions which utilize more interactive delivery formats.

General Sessions, Plenary Sessions, and Extended Learning Sessions are by invitation only.

Submission Fields
IMPORTANT! Before beginning to attempt a submission, collect all the required information for each presenter referenced in the Proposal Submission Fields. Print this document for your reference.

We suggest that you first develop your proposed abstract in a word processing program such as Microsoft Word and then copy and paste the information in the appropriate sections. There is no spell or grammar check function within the online submission process, copying and pasting will ensure greater accuracy.

Complete required fields in all sections. Fields denoted with * are required. You may exit and enter the proposal submission process as many times as needed to edit and complete your proposal up until the September 14, 2011 deadline.

Be sure to SAVE the information entered and changes on each page before navigating away from the page.

Enter information exactly as you wish it to appear in all future communications.

* indicates a required field

Submitter Information
*First Name	Text Box.
Middle Name/Initial	Text Box.
*Last Name	Text Box.
* Organization/School	Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 50 characters. The same organization/school may not appear on more than 3 proposals.
*Job Title	Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 50 characters.
*Organization Address Line 1	Text Box.
Organization Address Line 2	Text Box.
* Organization City	Text Box.
* Organization State/Province	Text Box. You will be asked to select a state from a list of states/provinces.
*Organization Zip/Postal Code	Text Box.
*Organization Country	Text Box.
*Primary E-mail	Text Box.
*Daytime Telephone	Text Box.

Session Details
*Session Title	Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 15 words (120 characters/spacing). Do not use all capitals, punctuation, quotations, abbreviations, acronyms, bold lettering, underlines, trademarks
*Session Type	Checkbox Concurrent 75-minute presentation time. (Preference will be given to submissions which utilize more interactive delivery formats.)
*Focus Areas	Drop Down Menu. You will be asked to select: Accountability and Assessment Evaluation of Classroom Instruction Leading for Change Professional Learning Communities School Culture Technology for Leadership
*Presentation Summary for Program Book	Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 85 words.
Session Design
*Relevancy of Topic	Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 150 words. The relevancy of the session topic is an important factor in the acceptance of a session proposal. Please provide information as to why the topic is important to principals; why it is essential; what participants will get out of investing their time; and how it will make their life/job easier or more efficient.
*Action Plan	Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 250 words. The Action Plan is the presenter's activities for delivering the information to participants. Conference evaluations indicate the most value is gained by the adult learner when interactive and engaging methods of instruction are used.
NPRC Bookstore Request
*Book Title 1	List at least one book authored by presenter(s) that will be referenced during the presentation. NAESP will make every attempt to obtain books from publisher and make available for sale in the NAESP Central Resource Center. Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 15 words.
*Book Title 1 Publisher's Name	Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 15 words.
Book Title 2	List any books authored by presenter(s) that will be referenced during the presentation. NAESP will make every attempt to obtain books from publisher and make available for sale in the NAESP Central Resource Center. Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 15 words.
Book Title 2 Publisher's Name	Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 15 words.
Book Title 3	List any books authored by presenter(s) that will be referenced during the presentation. NAESP will make every attempt to obtain books from publisher and make available for sale in the NAESP Central Resource Center. Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 15 words.
Book Title 3 Publisher's Name	Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 15 words.

Presenters
*Participants Role	Drop Down Menu. You will be asked to select: Solo- Presenter, Co- Presenter, Submitter Only There is a limit of 2 presenters per proposal. Individuals may not submit or appear on more than 3 proposals.
*Prefix	Drop Down Menu. You will be asked to select: Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms.
*First Name	Text Box.
Middle Name/Initial	Text Box.
*Last Name	Text Box.
*Job Title	Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 50 characters.
*Organization/School	Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 50 characters/spaces. The same organization/school may not appear on more than 3 proposals.
* Organization Address Line 1	Text Box.
Organization Address Line 2	Text Box.
*Organization City	Text Box.
*Organization State/Province	Text Box. You will be asked to select a state from a list of states/provinces.
*Organization Zip/Postal Code	Text Box.
*Organization Country	Text Box.
*Is this the Preferred Mailing Address	Radio Button. You will be asked to select Yes or No
*If No, Provide the Preferred Mailing Address
Address Line 1	Text Box.
Address Line 2	Text Box.
City	Text Box.
State/Province	Text Box. You will be asked to select a state from a list of states/provinces.
Zip/Postal Code	Text Box.
*Country	Text Box.
*Primary E-mail	Text Box.
Alternate E-mail	Text Box.
*Daytime Phone	Text Box.
Mobile/Cell Phone	Text Box.
Fax	Text Box.
Organization Web site URL	Text Box.
Video Links (if appropriate)	Text Box.
*My Organization is Best Described as	Drop Down Menu. You will be asked to select: • Elementary School • JH/Middle School • High School • District Office • Corporation • Other
If a School, the Location is	Drop Down Menu. You will be asked to select: • Urban • Rural • Suburban • Other
The Type of School	Drop Down Menu. You will be asked to select: • Public • Private • Parochial • International • Other
Current Enrollment	Drop Down Menu. You will be asked to select: • 1-499 • 500-999 • 1000-1499 • 1500+ Other
*Have You Presented on this Topic in the Last 5 Years	Radio Button. You will be asked to select Yes or No
If So, When, Where, and for Whom	Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 1000 characters.
*NAESP Member	Radio Button. You will be asked to select Yes or No
*Do You/Your Organization Plan to Exhibit at the 2012 NAESP Conference and Expo	Radio Button. You will be asked to select Yes or No
*Presenter Bio	Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 150 characters. Enter information exactly as you wish it to appear in promotional materials and for session introductions.
Presenter Photo	Each presenter must submit a current color head shot of photo studio quality, for use in Official NAESP printed and online conference promotional marketing materials. Electronic files should have 300 dpi (dots per inch) at approximately 3 inches wide. File types .jpg, .tif, and .eps are accepted. NOTE: You generally cannot use a picture that has been copied from a Web site, because images used on Web sites have much lower resolution than those needed for print. Please make sure your photo is suitable for printing before you submit. Upload Photo: Choose File
*Photo Permissions	By submitting a proposal for consideration for the 2012 NAESP Conference & Expo, you agree that NAESP and Lifetouch National School Studios Inc. and their successors, agents, representatives, licensees, and assigns have your permission to use any or all of the images and/or audio recordings in which you may be included, in whole, in part or together with others, without restriction as to changes or alterations. This permission allows images to be used, copied, and published locally, regionally, or nationally through any means of communication, including but not limited to video, displays, samples, print media, television, and the Internet at any place for any lawful purpose and is irrevocable. You are also waiting any and all rights to compensation for the reproduction, sale, and use of such materials. Radio Button. You will be asked to select Yes or No
*How Will You Promote Your Session Through Your Own Organization, Networks, or Social Media?	Text Box. This field is limited to a maximum of 150 characters.
*Presentation Hard Copy Handout Agreement	No handouts will be duplicated or distributed by NAESP onsite. All presenters are encouraged to provide onsite sufficient copies of handouts for session attendees. Radio Button. You will be asked to select Yes or No
*Presentation Electronic Handout Agreement	I agree to upload handouts for access by the NAESP BEST PRACTICES FOR BETTER SCHOOLS™ — The National Conference & Expo of the Year attendees. Radio Button. You will be asked to select Yes or No
*Presentation Upload Agreement	I agree to upload the presentation for access by the NAESP BEST PRACTICES FOR BETTER SCHOOLS™ — The National Conference & Expo of the Year attendees. Radio Button. You will be asked to select Yes or No

Submitter Information

Session Details

Session Design

NPRC Bookstore Request

Presenters