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

CALL FOR PRESENTERS:

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@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@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@litwomen.org