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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