We Want You... to Present at TMSA!

DOWNLOAD YOUR CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS FORM HERE   Middle level educators from around the state gather at the Texas Middle School Association’s Annual Conference. It is THE conference for Texas middle-level educators to join together in learning, dialoging, networking and exploring the topics critical to today’s middle-level professionals.    Submission Information You are submitting to present a concurrent (breakout) session. These sessions deal with a variety of current topics appropriate to middle-level education.  Innovative instructional methods, trends and special programs are featured.  These sessions are 60 minutes in length.    Application Review Process Applications will be processed by the Presentation Review Committee.  Applicants will be notified of their proposal’s status after the Presentation Review Committee has evaluated all entries. Applicants must: Make sure the proposal is relevant and significant to middle level education Clearly describe goals and rationale for the proposed presentation Indicate the attended audience Make sure the title reflects the content of the proposal Avoid pejorative references and discriminatory comments Applicants must submit a copy of their session’s handouts with their application to present   The Presentation Review Committee chooses presenters from across the state.  In addition to the guidelines listed, evaluations from previous TMSA presentations, as well as the number of applications submitted per presenter, are taken into consideration. Presenters are not guaranteed slots on the program, even though past sessions may have been well received.   Presenters serve on a contributing basis and are required to register for the annual conference at the presenter rate of $125.  As contributors, presenters are not reimbursed for lodging, travel, audiovisual rental, or conference registration.   Guidelines for Completing the Application Preferably, all information should be typewritten. If you chose to handwrite your proposal, be sure to print all information neatly.  Additional room will be needed for the narrative portions of the application: attach type written forms as needed. A copy of your session’s handouts should be submitted with this form. Applications must be received by November 15, 2009.   Please make sure the title adequately reflects the content of the session.   Program Book Description TMSA reserves the right to edit program book descriptions and titles for clarity and /or space limitations.   How to Submit Your Application To Present Fax—Fax your application to 512-462-0991. EMail--Email directly to TMSA.             Mail—Mail your application to:                                    TMSA                         PO Box 41060                         Austin, TX 78704