2008 Conference Call for Proposals
 
WE LEARN 5th Annual (Net)Working Gathering & Conference on Women &
Literacy
Building Alliances / Construyendo Alianzas
 
http://www.litwomen.org/conference.html
 
March 7- 8, 2008 
Fordham Univ. at Lincoln Center in New York City, NY
Co-Sponsored with WE LEARN by Fordham University Graduate School of
Education
 
** The Call for Proposals is now available -- both poster & form are
available in English and Spanish. **
 
We are seeking a variety of creative formats, both formal and informal:
 
Formal 90 minute sessions:
Hands-OnWorkshop or Demonstration 
Panel Presentation 
Facilitated Discussion
Performance/Reading followed by Discussion/Activity 
Research Paper/Presentation 
 
Informal Options:
Community Share Table Space: Display a Poster, Collage, or Art Work /
Share Classroom or Program Materials, etc.     (This option is available
to literacy programs, student groups, or community centers that want to
share their work addressing women's literacy issues and/or the theme of
the conference.) ** Space Limited
 
Open Air **Time: 15 minutes or less: Tell a story, Sing a song, Recite a
poem, Perform a skit, etc.
    (Open to individuals or groups who want to share their work
addressing women's literacy issues and/or the theme of the conference.)
 
Caucus Time: Facilitate a discussion to exchange ideas, Build alliances,
Organize a regional group, etc.
   
Wellness Activity: Lead Tai Chi, Yoga, stretching or meditation, Guide a
group walk, Lead dance or movement, Prepare a craft or art activity,
Organize a music activity, etc. 
 
 
DEADLINE for Application: Nov. 30, 2007
Please apply using the Internet form.
 
http://www.litwomen.org/conferences/2008/props08.html
 
Sponsorship, advertiser, and exhibitor information also available:
http://www.litwomen.org/conferences/2008/sponsors.pdf
 
Registration and hotel information will be available by December 3.
 
 
For questions or concerns, please contact:
Mev Miller, Ed.D., Director
 
WE LEARN
Women Expanding: Literacy Education Action Resource Network
www.litwomen.org/welearn.html
 
182 Riverside Ave.
Cranston, RI 02910
401-383-4374
welearn at litwomen.org
 
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