Welcome to the 2008 Online Alternate Speaker Proposal Form California Mathematics Council - Southern Section 49th Annual Fall Conference--Palm Springs, California--November 7, 8, 2008 2008 Conference Theme Envisioning Mathematics For All: Powerful Programs, Effective Practices, Proficient Students
Please read about speaker requirements, speaker benefits, reimbursement policy for speakers and the proposal selection and notification procedure before you complete this proposal form. (each of the following are buttons with links to information at the end of this listing)
Speaker Benefits and Reimbursement Policy
Proposal Selection and Notification Procedure
CMC Member Benefits
PRIMARY SPEAKER PERSONAL INFORMATION
*= Required fields
CMC Membership Number (if known)
First Name*
Middle Initial
Last Name*
Job Title*
District/Organization*
Work Site Name (if different)
Mailing Address*
City*
State or Province*
Zip Code*
Work Phone
Home Phone*
Cell Phone
Fax Number
Primary E-mail Address*
Primary E-mail Address (confirm)*
CO-SPEAKER PERSONAL INFORMATION
Skip this section if you are not planning to have a co-speaker. You are allowed one co-speaker per proposal. Please read the requirements and benefits for co-speakers. (Speaker Benefit information)
CMC Membership Number (if known)
Co-speaker First Name
Middle Initial
Last Name
Job Title
District/Organization
Work Site Name (if different)
Mailing Address
City
State or Province
Zip Code
Work Phone
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Fax Number
E-mail Address
E-mail Address (confirm)
PROPOSAL INFORMATION
Emphasize the conference theme and/or focus areas in your title and/or description.
Conference Theme:
Envisioning Mathematics For All: Powerful Programs, Effective Practices, Proficient Students
Focus Areas:
Closing the Achievement Gap Standards-Based Instruction Mathematical Reasoning Universal Access Assessment and Intervention Integrating Technology in Learning
Session Title (limit 60 characters)*
Session Description (limit 200 characters)*
Check presentation Focus Area(s):*
Closing the Achievement Gap
Standards Based Instruction
Mathematical Reasoning
Universal Access
Assessment and Intervention
Integrating Technology in Learning
Check all designations that apply to your presentation:
Title 1
English Learners
Technology
Gifted
Special Education
Low Performing/High Priority
Check the most appropriate grade levels or audience:*
Pre K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Adult Education
College Content
Teacher Education
General Interest
SPONSORSHIP AND AVAILABILITY
Sponsorship
Yes No Is a company, exhibitor or publisher sponsoring you? Yes No If you are NOT being sponsored will you be asking for airfare reimbursement? ("Yes" indicates you are willing to present twice)
Availability (check one only):*
I am available both Friday and Saturday, November 7 and November 8, 2008
I am available Friday only, November 7, 2008
I am available Saturday only, November 8, 2008
If you are willing to repeat your presentation then indicate your preference(s) below.
Back-to-back presentations
Same day presentations but not back-to-back
Different day presentations
Anytime is okay. I do not have a preference.
Some speakers submit more than one proposal. If you are submitting more than one proposal and you are willing to present two different sessions then indicate your preference(s) below:
Back-to-back presentations
Same day presentations but not back-to-back
Different day presentations
Anytime is okay. I do not have a preference.
Additional Notes to the Program Committee (optional);
EQUIPMENT NEEDS
Choose one of the following three primary equipment setups. If you require additional equipment then specify in the area provided below for Equipment Notes. Questions about equipment may be directed to Dave Still at dstill@mac.com.
1) Overhead projector and screen. 2) LCD projector and screen. 3) TI calculator workshop (specify calculator model in Equipment Notes below).
Equipment Notes (optional):
REFERENCES AND RECENT SPEAKING EXPERIENCE
If you were a speaker at CMC-South Palm Springs in 2006 or 2007 then skip this section. All others need to complete the References and Recent Mathematics Presentations parts.
References
Include the name, job title, e-mail and/or phone number for two or more references who are familiar with your performance as a presenter. Whenever possible choose CMC members as references.
Recent Mathematics Presentations
Include date of presentation, title of presentation, location, name of conference or organization sponsoring the presentation and a one-sentence summary of the content.
SUBMIT ALTERNATE PROPOSAL
Before submitting this alternate proposal you may want to review one or more of the following:
Speaker Benefits and Reimbursement Policy
Alternate Proposal Selection and Notification Procedure
Check this box if you would like to submit another alternate proposal for the CMC-South Palm Springs conference, November 7, 8, 2008
Print these pages for your records. Shortly after you submit the alternate proposal you will receive an auto-reply to the e-mail address you provided. If you do not receive an e-mail reply then contact cmc-math@sbcglobal.net or brucegrip@verizon.net.
Once you submit you will not be able to retrieve and edit this alternate proposal

Speaker Benefits and Reimbursement Policy [back up top]

Commercially-sponsored speakers

Speakers who represent or are sponsored by a commercial organization receive complimentary conference registration.** (see additional note below) Commercial speakers are reimbursed for copies and materials up to $65.00 per session. No other expenses are reimbursed by CMC-South and no other benefits are provided for commercially-sponsored speakers.

Primary Speakers (non-commercial)

All non-commercial primary speakers receive:

Complimentary conference registration.** Reimbursement up to $65.00 per session for materials and copies (receipts required). The amount increases to $100.00 per session for presentations given in rooms with capacity greater than 95 participants. Travel expenses up to $400.00 for residents of California and $500.00 for out-of-state non-commercial speakers ($0.445 per mile or coach airfare)(receipts required). Speakers are NOT reimbursed for lodging, food, or substitute expenses or any other expenses not specified above. If you are a life member of CMC, or have paid your annual membership through registration at another CMC Conference, you may request a $50 reimbursement from the treasurer.

Co-Speakers

One co-speaker is allowed per proposal. Co-speakers receive complimentary registration only.** No other benefits or reimbursements are provided for co-speakers.

** Additional Note to All Speakers

All speakers and co-speakers are required to register for the conference. The fee for conference registration is $175.00. Speakers receive a discount of $145.00 for presenting at CMC-South and a discount of $30.00 for registering before October 15, 2008. Registration materials are available to speakers beginning in mid-August.

Proposal Selection and Notification Procedure [back up top]

An invitation to submit a proposal is not a guarantee that the proposal will be accepted and placed on the conference program. Invited proposals are afforded a higher level of consideration. The Program Committee considers a number of variables to build a balanced conference programs. All proposals are considered and appreciated. Unfortunately, not all proposals can be accepted and included in the program due to limited available space.

All proposals must be submitted online by April 15, 2008.

No online proposal will be received between April 16, 2008, and May 4, 2008. Proposals received after April 15 will not be placed on the preliminary conference program and are not likely to be included in the conference program. Late proposals will be regarded as “substitute” proposals that may be utilized to replace a cancelled session if the presenter is still available. Substitutions for cancelled sessions are normally added between October 1 and November 1.

Speakers who submit a proposal will be notified via e-mail by June 5, 2008, if one or more of their proposals are included or not included in the conference program for 2008.

If you do not receive notification by July 1, 2008, then contact a member of the program committee or Bruce Grip, Program Committee Chair, at brucegrip@verizon.net.

CMC Member Benefits [back up top]

Membership in the California Mathematics Council entitles you to our nationally renowned quarterly journal, the ComMuniCator, advanced notice of our conferences, occasional documents published by one of our committees, and involvement in the decisions of the council. It also helps us give you a voice with those who affect public and private education in California, the United States, and the world. California (as well as some Nevada) members are automatically assigned a Section Membership with CMC -North, -Central, or -South