Proposal Requirements

To be considered, proposals should include:

  • Title of session
  • Abstract (up to 1500 characters)
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Outline
  • Keywords

Proposals should consider how the content of the session connects to the larger DEIA/J landscape or the IDEAL conference theme, Sustainable Resistance and Restoration in Global Communities, and how the session reasonably engages adult learners. The internal review process is masked; no personal identifiable information (e.g., names, institutions, social identities) should be included in the proposal. These items will be collected separately. 

Please reference the Presenter FAQ or contact learning+dei@arl.org with questions or any accommodation requests.

Selection Criteria

Content

  • Content is relevant and timely to the DEIA landscape 
  • Content reflects a nuanced understand of DEIA 
  • Content can be applied broadly (e.g., levels, institution types, international audience)

Engagement 

  • Demonstrates knowledge and use of strategies to engage adult audience(s)
  • Identifies multiple engagement strategies that create accessibility for attendees
  • Respects various learning styles

Value for Participants

  • Clear, concise learning outcomes aligned to session abstract
  • Describes knowledge, awareness, skills, or attitudes that participants will receive from the session
  • Effective use of time

Overall Score

Schedule

  • Call for Proposals Opens: August 3, 2023
  • Call for Proposals Closes: September 15, 2023
  • Notification of Final Decisions: Early November 2023
  • Schedule of Sessions Announced: January 2024

We look forward to reviewing your proposal, and creating a well-rounded conference for our attendees! Only proposals submitted through the official Call for Proposals site, by the deadline, will be considered.
 

Example Outline

IDEAL Conference 2024: Sustainable Resistance and Restoration in Global Communities 

Quickly teach a concept or skill.

  • 5 minutes: Presenter Welcome/Introduction 
  • 12 minutes: Facilitated Lecture   
  • 3 minutes: Individual Reflection and Journaling  

Note: No time need be reserved for Q&A

Provide participants with a balance of learning and application opportunities. 

  • 10 minutes: Presenter Welcome/Introduction 
  • 10 minutes: Opening Pair Share 
  • 20 minutes: Facilitated Lecture and Discussion
  • 15 minutes: Interactive Group Activity 
  • 5 minutes: Closing

Present on complex concepts and skills, provide time for shared meaning-making, and create opportunities for more intensive application of new concepts and skills. 

  • 10 minutes: Presenter Welcome/Introduction 
  • 25 minutes: Opening Group Activity 
  • 30 minutes: Reading and Group Share 
  • 10 minutes: Break
  • 25 minutes: Facilitated Lecture and Discussion
  • 30 minutes: Action Planning 
  • 5 minutes: Closing

Provide the opportunity for presenters and participants to explore identified topics for an extended time in advance of the conference.

  • 10 minutes: Presenter Welcome/Introduction
  • 25 minutes: Opening Group Activity 
  • 25  minutes: Individual Reading and Journaling  
  • 10 minutes: Break
  • 15 minutes: Group Share on Reading  
  • 35 minutes: Facilitated Lecture and Discussion
  • 10 minutes: Break
  • 45 minutes: Action Planning   
  • 5 minutes: Closing