CALL FOR PRESENTERS

3rd Annual (Net)Working Conference on Women & Literacy - Moving to 
Power & Participation

Sponsored by:
WE LEARN / Women Expanding—Literacy Education Action Resource Network

Co-Sponsored by Yale University Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies 
Program and literacytent.org

March 10 - 11, 2006
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut

Proposals for presentations are invited from learners, teachers, 
tutors, administrators, professional developers, researchers, 
activists, and policymakers in ABE, GED, ESOL, Family literacy, Health 
literacy, Citizenship, Prison literacy, Workplace literacy and other 
alternative educational programs that serve women in adult literacy/ 
basic education.
The conference seeks Interactive Workshops, Demonstrations, Performance 
Theater & Creative Art, Poster Sessions, Panels, Roundtables, Papers, 
and Readings
on Promising Practices and Issues like:
--Effects of current U.S. policy issues: Welfare reform or Immigration 
reform, Patriot Act & National
Security, War on Terrorism, Hurricane Recovery, etc.
--Economic literacy and/or women’s leadership development
--Community and Family Violence
--Spirituality / Personal development & Reflection
--Health/Wellness, and/or the Environment
--Parenting and family issues
--Civic engagement and social action / Popular education and 
participatory learning approaches
--Effects of Sexuality and/or Relationships on women's education
--Effects of social oppression on women (race, ethnicity, gender, 
social class, sexuality, age, ability)
--Math (Numeracy), Science, and/or Technology
--Writing and the Arts in women’s basic education
--Literacy and Literacies in the world
Proposals will be selected based on their relevance to women's issues 
in adult basic literacy/education, and reflection of the theme of the 
conference. We are especially interested in presentations that 
recognize or address how adult basic literacies/education supports and 
moves women to fuller personal and political power and 
socioeconomic/civic participation.

Guidelines for Submission:
1.	If selected, the presenter(s) agree to register for the conference 
and provide handouts to participants.
2.	Send a copy of the following by December 2, 2005:
--Proposal Form
--Abstract of Presentation (maximum of 150 words) that describes goals 
and/or learning objectives,
content, and how audience will participate.

EMAIL or MAIL proposals to:
Mev Miller, Ed.D., WE LEARN, 182 Riverside Ave, Cranston, RI  02910.    
EMAIL: welearn at litwomen.org
DEADLINE: December 2, 2005
3rd Annual (Net)Working Conference on Women & Literacy

PROPOSAL FORM Application

Contact Name: 	

Institution/Organization:  	

Street Address:  	

City, State, Zip: 	

Phone: 	  Fax: 	

Email: 	

Website: 		

__ I am currently a member of WE LEARN. 	
__ Please send me information on becoming a member of WE LEARN.

Names of all Presenters and their Affiliations:





Title of Presentation:




Bio of Presenters (30 words maximum) – use additional sheet if necessary





All sessions will be 1.5 hours in length.
We will have a very limited number of double sessions (3 hours with 15 
minute break) available.

  ___ no time preference   ___Single session    ____Double session


Format of Presentation - 1.5 hour (check one):			
___	Interactive Workshop	___	Panel Discussion
___ 	Roundtable Discussion	___	Demonstration
___	Art, Reading	___	Poster Session


Intended Audience :
	___ Learners	___Teachers	___ Administrators	___ Academics	 ___All


Audio/Visual requirements – Please be very specific (newsprint and 
markers will be provided):




***NOTE***: Presenters who would like to use Power Point or Internet or 
other computer-based technology are STRONGLY encouraged to bring their 
own Laptop (and LCD if possible).


Other Special needs:

30 word Summary  (to be included in program) - use additional sheet if 
necessary






150 Word Abstract - use additional sheet if necessary



















EMAIL or MAIL proposals to:
Mev Miller, Ed.D., WE LEARN, 182 Riverside Ave, Cranston, RI  02910  
EMAIL: welearn at litwomen.org

DEADLINE:	 December 2, 2005

More detailed information will be posted on our website soon: 
www.litwomen.org/welearn.html


WE LEARN
Women Expanding: Literacy Education Action Resource Network
www.litwomen.org/welearn.html

Mev Miller, Ed.D., Director
182 Riverside Ave.
Cranston, RI 02910
401-383-4374
welearn at litwomen.org