CoSN - Advancing K-12 Technology Leadership

Submit a Proposal for the CoSN 2009 Annual Conference


Plan to submit a presentation proposal for CoSN’s 14th Annual K-12 School Networking Conference scheduled for March 11 & 12, 2009 at the Hilton Austin Hotel in Austin, TX. We are soliciting educational presentations around the conference theme: “Leadership, Policy, and Innovation in A Collaborative World.” Share your experiences, research and ideas by submitting a proposal to present by the July 14, 2008 deadline. For more information and to submit a presentation, please visit http://www.k12schoolnetworking.org/2009/cfp.cfm.


  • Presentation title

  • Select the track/subject area that best fits your presentation. Only one may be selected. Choose from:
    • Content and Integration
    • Accountability and Assessment (Benchmarking, Formative & Summative/High Stakes)
    • Leadership for Transformation
    • Innovative use of Emerging Technologies
    • Professional Learning for Technology Leaders
    • Supporting Research for Technology Implementation
    • Business Operations
  • Identify which framework of CoSN's Essential Skills your presentation/topic best relates to. (Check all that apply)
    • Leadership and Vision
    • Planning and Budgeting
    • Team Building and Staffing
    • Systems Management
    • Information Management
    • Business Leadership
    • Education and Training
    • Ethics and Policies
    • Communication Systems
  • Provide a short presentation summary in narrative form (150 words or less). This summary should state what the audience will learn/benefit from by attending the presentation. Remember to be clear and concise and provide relevant evidence of improved student learning as a result of the program, resource or information to be provided.

  • Provide short biographical sketches (200 words or less for each presenter).

  • List three objectives/learning outcomes for the presentation. Learning objectives should be application focused (i.e. apply, analyze, develop, assess, examine and evaluate).

  • Provide a concise description of your proposed presentation in narrative form (450 words or less). Please avoid acronyms, abbreviations and bullets.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be accepted for consideration.

Questions? Please contact Michelle Moore at (202) 861-2676 ext. 131 or michelle@cosn.org.
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