Request for Proposals

from Paraprofessional/Teacher Teams

15TH ANNUAL STATEWIDE PARAPROFESSIONALS AS PARTNERS

CONFERENCE
DYNAMIC DUOS: PARAPROFESSIONAL/TEACHER PARTNERSHIPS
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cromwell, CT

The 15th Annual Statewide Paraprofessionals as Partners Conference is an

opportunity for paraprofessionals to engage in cutting-edge professional
development while networking with colleagues. It is designed to develop the
skills of paraprofessionals to increase the effectiveness of their educational
partnerships with general and special education teachers, student support
services personnel, and administrators.

Concurrent presentations and discussion groups will be ongoing throughout

the conference day in 75 - 90 minute blocks. SERC is looking for eight
paraprofessional/teacher presenting teams. The conference registration fee
will be waived for all teams whose proposal is accepted.

Proposals should relate to the conference theme of paraprofessionals and

teachers working together successfully. Sessions may be directed at a
specific population (e.g., preschool, disability-specific, math) or broad-based.
Potential topics may include, but are not limited to: collaboration and
communication; assistive technology; literacy; effective instructional
strategies; behavior strategies; self advocacy; and data collection.

Please submit the following on or before Friday, June 11, 2010:

• The topic and title of your presentation;

• The names and contact information of presenters;
• A brief description of the content for the session, including format
(e.g., PowerPoint, discussion, etc.); and
• A short 3-4 sentence blurb that could be used to advertise the session
in a flyer.

An on-site interview will be scheduled for finalists during the week of June 14.

Additional information regarding proposed presentations may be directed to

Stefanie Carbone at (860) 632-1485, ext. 306 or carbone@ctserc.org.