NASW/Texas 2009 Call for Presentations

For 2009, the NASW/Texas Conference Planning Committee is seeking evidence based, skill-building workshops focusing on effective treatment approaches, motivational interviewing, and assessment tools and techniques. Special attention will be given to those workshops that present information on working with diverse populations and to those that incorporate the NASW Standards of Practice, NASW Clinical Indicators, and/or policies from Social Work Speaks.

Interested? Submit the following application form by February 9, 2009.

Abstracts should include adequate information for judgment through a peer-reviewed process. The submissions will be evaluated on the following points:

  • Opportunities for attendees to develop competency and build or ehhance practice skills
  • Grounded in social work knowledge base
  • Well-organized and relates to the objectives
  • Timely and relevant for micro, mezzo or macro practice, policy or research
  • Applicable tools and techniques are included in the presentation
  • Incorporates findings relative to current practice approaches

The abstract review process is anonymous and includes several reviewers per abstract.

Please note that all communications from NASW/Texas will go to the primary presenter unless additional email addresses are provided in this application. Otherwise, it will be the responsibility of the primary presenter to convey information to co-presenters. Presenters will be admitted to their own sessions without charge but will be required to pay conference fees if they plan to attend any additional sessions or events. Travel and per diem expenses are to be borne by the presenter(s).

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

October 15 - 17, 2009
Renaissance Worthington Hotel
Fort Worth, Texas

 
Title of Presentation *
Format *
Tracking *

Hold down the Ctrl key to make multiple selections.
Intended Learner Level *

Presenter Information

The following information is required for the primary presenter.
First Name *
Last Name *
Credentials *
Employer *
Preferred Mailing Address *
City *
State *
Zip *

 (Where you would like correspondence to be sent)

 
Phone *
Fax
Email *
NASW/Texas Member *
NASW Member ID

Additional Presenters

You may list up to four additional presenters.  Notice of acceptance is sent only to the primary presenter unless you provide the
additional email address.

(i.e. John Doe, PhD, LMSW)
Additional Presenter
Additional Presenter Email
Additional Presenter 2
Additional Presenter 2 Email
Additional Presenter 3
Additional Presenter 3 Email
Additional Presenter 4
Additional Presenter 4 Email
This is my only submission *
If no, please list titles of other(s)

Current Students Only
Degree
Anticipated Graduation Date
School/University

All Applicants

Please list at least three proposed learning objectives.  (i.e. what participants will know or will be able to do by the end of the presentation.)  This information is required by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners.
Learning Objectives *
Will you be attending the entire conference? *

Enter 50 word summary of  your workshop (with no identifying information) into the text area below.  Should your presentation be chosen, this will appear in the conference program.
50 Word Summary *

Enter 300 - 500 word abstract (with no identifying information) into the text area below.
Abstract *

Please provide a short introductory paragraph about yourself and any copresenters. (50 words per presenter).  Should your presentation be chosen, this will be used to introduce you during your presentation.
Biographical Information *

Audiovisual Needs

NASW/Texas will provide a microphone, a podium and a screen at no cost to you.
Will you need this equipment? *

An overhead projector (uses transparencies) will be provided, if requested.
Will you need this equipment? *

Should you require any other equipment, you can order it at your own expense.  More information will be provided should your presentation be chosen.
Will you order additional equipment? *
Please list additional equipment




Thank you for your service to the profession! 

Notifications are expected to be sent by April 31, 2009.

 

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