I. Multiple Literacies/Integrated Learning
Multiple literacies include: language arts, reading, science, mathematics, performing arts, technology, social sciences. Multiple literacies are frequently addressed using models of integrated learning.

·         As we view how individuals function in today’s world, what literacies are currently essential for global citizenship?

·         What exemplars exist for educating and assessing the whole child (PK-12) in various literacies?

·         What exemplars exist for preparing teachers to engage students in essential knowledge and skills in the various literacies?

II. Fitness and Health
This strand addresses physical fitness, mental health, and the promotion of general well-being.

·         What is needed to address current fitness and health issues of children in the global community?

·         What initiatives are underway to deal with the future health needs of PK-16 children, youth, and young adults?

·         How are professional educators being prepared to address health and wellness issues of their PK-16 students?

·         What is needed within teacher preparation to address the current fitness and health concerns of PK-12 children?

III. Culture and Community

·         What is the current status of how well we understand or learn about cultures in our global community?

·         What can we learn from different cultural perspectives for preparing the whole child for global citizenship?

·         How can professional educators promote the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to address the rise of cultural divides within the global community?

IV. Policy and Advocacy

·         What global and national policies promote the development of the whole child?

·         What understandings and skills do professional educators need to support policies and initiatives for the whole child?

·         How can professional educators create networks among parents, policy-makers, and others to promote the development of the whole child?

V. Partnerships and Collaboration

·         What types of partnerships and collaboration best ensure the preparation of teachers for educating the whole child?

·         What are ways teacher educators can include corporations, businesses, and other community leaders in supporting the preparation of teachers?

·         What are possible opportunities for interactions (e.g. professional associations) with other countries and communities that share the global perspective on educating the whole child?

• What are unique global field experiences for preservice teachers? How can teacher educators arrange multiple placements that reflect tomorrow’s school populations? 

VI. Research

·         How can teacher educators use research to assist the global education community in identifying international issues and provide potential solutions? 

·         How can teacher educators facilitate the development of action research to provide site-based solutions to educating and assessing the whole child in a test driven culture?  

·         What does research indicate are best practices for teacher educators to empower their candidates to develop research-based solutions that enhance student learning?

The 2009 Planning Committee encourages formats that use multiple presenters, undergraduate and graduate students, classroom teachers, teacher educators at all levels, and policy makers.

Professional Clinics:

Two-and-one-half hour clinics on Sunday, February 15, 2009, involve participants in activities that focus on the application of models, procedures, and materials or research. Proposals are due by June 30, 2008.

Thematic Sessions:

Fifty-minute sessions addressing the conference theme or other ATE interests are scheduled for February 16-18. These sessions may include the application of research, position papers, descriptions of existing programs/practices, or innovation in teacher education. Proposals of the following types are encouraged.

 A.  Multiple Paper Format

A thematic session provides an opportunity for authors to present a synopsis of their work. Generally, two or three related topics will be grouped by the planning committee. Each presenter will be given 10-12 minutes to present; followed by a 20 minute question-and-answer session.

B. Single Paper Format

Single-paper presentations provide an opportunity for participants to share a synopsis of their work. The presenter typically allows 30-35 minutes to present followed by 15-20 minutes of discussion.

C. Roundtable Format

Roundtables are informal sessions during which a presenter is seated at a table to discuss works-in-progress that may not be ready for formal presentation.  Tables are numbered to allow conference attendees to easily identify an individual presenter’s session.  Each discussion lasts 50 minutes.

D. Research Reports

Research papers are presented in 10-12 minute time segments.  The paper presentations on related topics are grouped in fifty-minute sessions on February 16-18. A response is provided at the end of the session by a session chair/responder. If a proposal is accepted the written paper is due to respective responders by January 5, 2009. Research should be original and not published prior to the conference.

E. Graduate Student Research Forum

Graduate student papers (dissertations, proposals, theses, major papers) are presented in 10-12 minute time segments. Papers on related topics are grouped in fifty-minute sessions. Mentors meet with the graduate students prior to the sessions to provide specific feedback, answer questions, and give tips on paper presentation. Advisors/chairs/ATE sponsors are encouraged to attend with their students.

Proposal Submission

Note: Deadline for proposals has past. If you have questions, click here to send an email to ATE's office.

(Reminder: If proposal is accepted, full papers are due to responder by January 5, 2009.)

General Information

A. Formats which utilize multiple presenters are encouraged. Graduate students and new ATE members are especially encouraged to submit proposals.
B. All presenters are required to pre-register for the conference.  Presenters should have 20 copies of handouts or materials for the attendees.
C. Audiovisual equipment is not provided by ATE. However, ATE will provide the name of an agency that can be contacted for individual presentation arrangements.
D. Information used in the program is copied from the proposal cover page.  ATE reserves editorial rights. All communication is with the session organizer who is responsible for communicating with other presenters of that session.

Conference Location

Hyatt Regency Dallas
300 Reunion Blvd West, Dallas, Texas 75207

(214) 651-1234
dallasregency.hyatt.com

February 15-18, 2009

2009 ATE Annual Meeting National Planning Committee
Paul Paese, President
Ed Pultorak, Chair

Billy G. Dixon, Meetings Coordinator
David Ritchey, Executive Director

Sub-Committee Chairs
Program: Tammie Brown, Angela Case and John McIntyre (ADS)

Revenue Sponsorship: W. Robert Houston and Robert Fisher (ADS)