November 9-10, 2023
Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive
Tinley Park, IL 60477

November 9-10, 2023 | Tinley Park Convention Center
18451 Convention Center Drive | Tinley Park, IL 60477

Call for Presenters

Submit your proposal for the ISCA Conference!

The Illinois School Counselor Association is soliciting proposals for presentations promoting evidence-based programs in the domains of academic achievement, emotional growth, social development, career exploration, and post secondary planning. Presentations showcase best practices, current research, or skills of value to counselors, pre-K to postsecondary, as well as district personnel, graduate students and counselor educators.

Thanks for joining us for the 2023 Illinois School Counselor Association Conference!

We hope to see you next year!

This portal is now closed.

The deadline for submissions has passed.

DECISION PROCESS

Please note, all sessions are 60 minutes in length.

Proposals of a political, marketing or for-profit nature will NOT be accepted.

The conference theme is Aspire to Inspire! Presentations on that topic are welcome and requested!

Targeted Domains

Advocacy
College and Career Readiness
Leadership
Legal and Ethical
Program and Intervention Development
Race, Equity, Multi-Cultural & Access
School Counselor Self-Care
School Culture
Special Interest
Technology

Must Submit Your Vitae/Resume: In addition to filling out and submitting the form below, Lead Presenters are REQUIRED to submit a PDF of their vitae or resume, which includes their degree, educational training, certifications and licenses.

Deadline for Submission: May 15, 2023

Notice regarding proposal acceptance will be sent via e-mail by the end of June.

The Lead Presenter will receive all communications regarding your breakout session and will be responsible for sharing it with co-presenters, if any.

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Hours

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IF YOUR PROPOSAL IS ACCEPTED

Presenter Instructions

HANDOUTS: A QR code will be used for attendees to gain access to session handouts. Please provide a file/s to presenters@ncyi.org by October 15th with your session title as the file name. You are welcome to provide physical copies of your handouts to attendees at your own expense. The rooms will be set for 40-60 participants.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Presenters must make their own hotel reservations and are responsible for all other travel expenses.

CO-PRESENTERS: All communications regarding your breakout session will come to the Lead Presenter directly, and they will be responsible for sharing it with their Co-Presenter(s), if any. Also note the rate structure for Co-Presenters. If Co-Presenters are not added at the time of the CFP submission, they cannot be added in the future.
WI-FI: The convention center is equipped with Wi-Fi Internet that is complimentary for all attendees. However, we highly recommend designing your session so that you will not need internet access, since it can be slow or unreliable.
AUDIO VISUAL EQUIPMENT: All meeting rooms will be arranged theater style. Please note that the Conference will provide a LCD projector, screen, A/V cart and power supply at no charge to you. However, the Conference will not be able to provide any other A/V equipment. You are responsible for providing your own laptop and dongle/appropriate adapter, if needed for your presentation. If your presentation requires sound for a video or sound effect please make the necessary plan to provide that equipment on your own. If you need additional audio visual equipment, please contact the convention center. Any arrangements you make with the convention center will be at your own expense.
NBCC / CE Hours – Anyone without a Master’s degree or higher needs to have a sponsor (with these credentials) with them to co-present in their session. Otherwise, no CEs will be awarded to participants for your session.
More details relating to PDs and CEs will be provided in the near future.

For more information or questions, please contact presenters@ncyi.org.

PRESENTERS GET A 20% DISCOUNT OFF CONFERENCE RATES!

Presenter Rates

Professionals $125

Retirees $125

Grad Students $50

The discounted presenter rate can be used for the lead presenter and co-presenters. If your session is approved, the Lead Presenter will be emailed a link to the exclusive registration portal for approved presenters.

If you and/or your co-presenter(s), if any, plan to present the breakout session and then leave, there will be no registration fee. By not registering, you will not be given a name badge, program manual or tote bag, and will not be able to participate in any other sessions or meal functions at the conference.