Call for Proposals

Proposal Requirements

Below are the proposal submission requirements. We strongly suggest you first write your proposal in an offline format prior to submitting it through the online system.

The proposal form does not auto-save. Be prepared to complete and submit the entire form in one setting. Your login will time out after 60 minutes of inactivity.

PART 1: Log in to Your OCALI Pass and Upload Required Presenter Credentials

FIRST: All proposal submitters will need to either:

• Returning submitters: Review and verify credential information in an existing account.
• First time submitters: Create a new account. Use a current mailing address and active email address that is frequently checked. Email is OCALI's primary communication tool.

If you have any trouble, please contact us before you create multiple OCALI Pass accounts.

SECOND: All proposal submitters are also required to include a short personal bio and upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV). Bios are shared with attendees through the conference website. Resumes/CVs are used to apply for continuing education units (CEUs).

More details about credentials can be found here. Credentials must be uploaded/approved BEFORE you can move on to the proposal submission form.

PART 2: Proposal Components

Session Title

The title is the “first impression” of your presentation and should reflect overall session content. While creative session titles are welcome, candidates are strongly encouraged to make sure the session title accurately reflects the session content. Please spell out all words in the title and do not use acronyms or abbreviations.

Character limits: Maximum of 90 characters (includes spaces), which is approximately 10 words.

Abstract

The abstract is the summary of session content. It should include the most important information, strategies, or practices that will be covered. The abstract will be published on the conference website and is subject to edits at the discretion of the review committee. Candidates are strongly encouraged to make sure the session abstract accurately reflects the session topic and content to be presented or facilitated.

Character limits: Maximum of 600 characters (includes spaces), which is approximately 100 words.

Objectives

Include 3-5 session objectives that indicate a gained practical knowledge and complete the following statement:

“At the end of the session, participants will be able to...”

Consider using this list of action verbs when drafting your objectives.

Character limits: Maximum of 200 characters per objective (including spaces), which is approximately 30 words.

Session Type

Select one session type. Please make sure your total number of presenters fits within the provided range for each session type. 

Level

Select one session level.

Primary and Secondary Topic Areas

Select one primary topic area which best characterizes the overall session content. Select up to six additional secondary topic areas.

Population Target

Select all applicable population targets.

Targeted Audiences

Select up to 10 targeted audiences to which your content is most focused, relevant, or beneficial.

Targeted Ages

Select all applicable targeted ages.

Session Description

Complete each of the below areas in as much detail as possible. Use the maximum allowable characters to elaborate and provide comprehensive information for each question.

This information allows reviewers to better understand and evaluate the proposal. Providing more detail allows reviewers to have a clear and robust understanding of your intended session content. Vague or insufficient responses will receive a lower score.

Character limits for EACH numbered session description response – minimum of 100 characters (includes spaces), which is approximately 15 words; maximum of 2,000 characters (includes spaces), which is approximately 250 words.

1. In one thorough sentence, summarize the main point you want attendees to take from this session.
2. What are the themes, concepts, and/or examples you will elaborate upon during your presentation?
3. Describe the significance and timeliness to the field. Why is this information important at this time?
4. What have you learned as a result of implementing the ideas and concepts included in this proposal? Include results or data collected, if applicable.
5. Describe the intended outcome or benefit your session would provide to the audience. How might the methods, ideas, and strategies be transferable and applicable to attendees’ home, school, work, and/or community setting?
6. What resources or references will you use to build the content of your presentation? (These could include books, articles, websites, videos, etc.)

Presenting During OCALICONLINE 2024

OCALICONLINE 2024 is a live-on-Zoom event. If your proposal is accepted, the expectation is that you and your co-presenters would be available to present live on Zoom at your scheduled date and time during November 19-22. If there is an exceptional circumstance that prevents you from presenting during live on Zoom during the conference dates, please email Jill Hudson to inquire about the possibility of recording your session in advance.

Submission Deadline

11:59 pm EDT | April 2, 2024

Late proposals will not be accepted.