2008 TABS Conference

 

Call for Proposal Index


 

The deadline for submitting proposals has past. Late proposals may be considered, but prior to submitting, please contact Liz Verhalen at
828-258-5343, ext. 303.

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Introduction

The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serves the professional development and marketing needs of nearly 300 academic, college-preparatory boarding schools in the U.S., Canada, and overseas. It is the voice of the industry, an advocate for member schools, and the leading destination for families seeking information about the benefits of living and learning in an academic community.  Through its annual conference, TABS brings together professionals from every quarter to the only forum exclusively dedicated to the distinct challenges and experiences of leading and serving in boarding schools.

We welcome proposals for presentation.  The theme for the 2008 TABS Conference is “Leading Schools.”

 

Invitation to Submit

You are invited to submit one proposal in one of the following categories:

Concurrent Sessions

  • Last for 75 minutes and run concurrently on Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, 2008.
  • Speakers should organize their presentation of material to last approximately 50 minutes and allow the remaining time for questions and discussion of the topic.
  • Optimally, there should be one or two speakers.
  • Those proposing sessions must be willing to present on either Friday or Saturday.

Discussion Groups

  • Last for 75 minutes and run concurrently on Friday, December 5, and Saturday, December 6, 2008.
  • These are informal sessions for open discussion with a facilitator who promotes conversation about common issues or concerns.

Pre-Conference Workshops

  • Last for three hours and will be given on Thursday afternoon, December 4, 2008.
  • They may have one to three speakers.
  • Attendees are charged an additional fee for workshops.

Session and Discussion Group Guidelines

  • Proposals must be exclusive to the 2008 TABS Conference.
  • Limit one proposal per person per format (concurrent/discussion sessions and pre-conference workshops).
  • Proposals listing more than three speakers will not be considered.
  • All concurrent session speakers and discussion group facilitators must be paid registrants for the conference unless other arrangements have been made with the TABS conference planning committee.

Schedules subject to change.

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Room Set and Audiovisual Equipment

Each breakout room will be equipped with an LCD projector and screen. Computers will not be provided. Speakers must provide their own laptop. Technology support during the conference is limited. Speakers must know how to use their computer, as well as any software utilized during the presentation.

Audiovisual requests must be made in section 8 of the Proposal Form. Requests for equipment made on-site may not be honored. Please make your audiovisual requests known at the time you submit the proposal.

Workshops will be set with round tables or schoolroom style. Sessions and discussion groups will be set theater style.

Deadline for Submitting Proposals

Your proposal must be submitted online by April 20, 2008, in order to be considered by the Conference Planning Committee. Only one proposal per format may be submitted by each individual. Multiple proposals for a single format from the same individual will not be reviewed.

Procedure for Completing a Proposal
  • Complete the information on Speaker 1. Speaker 1 will be the primary contact with TABS for the presentation and is responsible for distributing information from TABS to Speaker 2 and 3. All speakers must obtain the financial support of their school or organization before submitting a proposal. See “Financial Arrangements” below.
  • Complete the information on Speaker 2 and Speaker 3, if applicable. Speaker 1 is responsible for obtaining the consent of all other presenters BEFORE submitting the proposal. All speakers must be paid registrants for the conference. Registration information will be mailed in September.

Proposals must be complete to be considered by the Committee. Speaker 1 will receive an acknowledgement of proposal receipt from TABS and will be notified no later than June 1, 2008, as to the decision of the committee.

Committee Review Procedures

The Conference Planning Committee will review all proposals according to the following criteria: originality of material, overall quality of proposal, timeliness and relevance of topic, practical application of information, potential to attract and engage conference attendees, and speaking experience of presenters. Proposals which promote a product, service, or company will not be accepted.

Financial Arrangements

All speakers and facilitators must be paid registrants unless other arrangements have been made with the Conference Planning Committee. The following financial arrangements apply if your proposal is accepted:

Discussion Groups

  • The facilitator's school or organization must assume all expenses, including conference registration and travel.
  • Registration information will be available in September.
  • All facilitators must be paid registrants for the conference. Discussion group facilitators should plan to register when they receive these materials to qualify for the early-bird discount rate.

Concurrent Sessions

  • The speaker’s school or organization must assume all expenses, including registration and travel. Please ensure that your school or organization will support your participation before you submit a proposal.
  • Session speakers from non-member schools, associations or organizations will be able to register at TABS member rates. If you are Speaker 1, please be sure your fellow speakers are aware of these arrangements. Registration information will be available in September.
  • All speakers must be paid registrants for the conference. Speakers should plan to register when they receive these materials to receive the early-bird discount rate.

Pre-Conference Workshop Speakers from Member or Non-Member Schools or Organizations

  • TABS reimburses one night’s accommodation and provides complimentary registration.
  • Arrangements for speakers not falling into one of the above categories will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Please understand if your proposal is not accepted it does not mean that it was not a good one. We simply cannot accommodate every proposal we receive.

 

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