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Call for Proposals

Thank you for your interest in presenting at the 2027 CISC Symposium. We invite proposals that inspire, challenge, and connect participants through meaningful learning experiences aligned to our conference strands:

 

Cultivating Joy in Learning - Cultivating Curiosity and Inquiry - Cultivating Belonging  and Community

 

We encourage interactive sessions that elevate the voices of educators, students, families, and community partners while providing participants with practical tools, strategies, and opportunities for reflection and connection. 

 

Presentations should highlight effective practices, lessons learned, innovative approaches, or successful work being implemented in schools and educational systems. Sessions may not be used as sales presentations, product demonstrations, marketing opportunities, or advertisements for commercial products or services.

 

Please note that proposals will only be accepted from school districts, individual schools, or county offices of education serving as the lead presenter. If a company, nonprofit, or other external organization is participating in the presentation, its organizational affiliation must be clearly identified within the proposal.

New this year: Flexible learning session formats

In an effort to create a learning experience that meets the diverse needs and preferences of symposium participants, this year's conference will feature a variety of session lengths and formats. We recognize that meaningful learning can occur in many ways, from brief opportunities for networking, reflection, and inspiration to deeper workshops that allow participants to engage in extended exploration and application.

 

As you prepare your proposal, we encourage you to consider the session length and format that best aligns with your intended learning outcomes and participant experience. Whether you are facilitating a quick strategy share, an interactive dialogue, a student-led conversation, or a hands-on workshop, we invite you to design an experience that maximizes engagement and impact for attendees.

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Proposals due by Sept. 15, 2026.

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Submit your proprosal below

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Presenter Information

Lead Presenter

Additional Presenter(s)

Single choice
+ Add presenter

Session Information

Please use the title you would like to appear in the program and mobile app.

This description will appear in the conference program and mobile app.

Describe the focus of your session, key learning, participant engagement strategies, describe any tools, templates, protocols, resources, or materials participants will receive.

Describe what participants will know, understand, or be able to do as a result of attending your session. Include success criteria.

Provide a brief outline of how time will be utilized.

Describe why this learning is particularly relevant for educators, students, families, and communities at this moment.

Session Design

Preferred session length (Note: session length not guaranteed)
Session format

Select the format that best describes your session

Participant engagement (Select all that apply)

How will participants actively engage during your session?

Audience

Target audience (Select up to 2 that apply)

Strand Alignment

Which conference strand does your presentation most closely align with?

Describe how your content, learning design, and participant experience reflect the strand you selected.

Student, Family, and Community Voice

Does this session intentionally include student, family, or community voice?

Accessibility and Logistics

Accessibility Considerations

Presenter Commitments

Presenter commitment to sustainability


If you are willing to commit to one or more of the following sustainable presentation strategies, you will receive a green leaf icon next to your presentation title. (Commitment will not impact presentation acceptance.)


Will you commit to the following?

  • I will minimize the number of handouts I print.

  • Any printed materials will be on recycled paper and use minimal ink.

  • I will minimize the use of consumable materials in my presentation.

  • I will use a digital method to follow my facilitator notes.

Select one
I commit to incorporating one or more of the above sustainable presentation strategies into my workshop.
I am not able to incorporate the above sustainable presentation strategies into my workshop.

By submitting a proposal, presenters agree to:

  • Ensure that all presenters register for and attend the symposium if selected.

  • Deliver the session as described in the proposal.

  • Submit presentation materials by established deadlines.

  • Create an engaging and inclusive learning experience.

  • Uphold the values and goals of the CISC Symposium.

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