Check SCREEN READER MODE to make this survey compatible with screen readers.
11th Annual NaBITA Conference Call for Proposals: Concurrent Sessions Application
The NaBITA Conference Committee is soliciting program proposals for its 11th Annual Conference, to be held November 11-13, 2019 in Bonita Springs, FL.
The Call for Programs closes on August 2, 2019.
Notifications of acceptance/rejection will go out electronically by August 14, 2019
We are seeking proposals for two types of sessions: Concurrent Presentations, and Session Snapshots. Please see below for session information:
Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent sessions are 75 minutes long
We are seeking concurrent sessions which present information in the following areas:
BIT/CARE Team best practices
Innovative practices or programs
Research related to BIT/CARE Teams
Assessment or interventions related to specialized populations
Threat, crisis, or violence prevention, assessment, or intervention best practices
Model mental health support or case management practices
Selections will be based on the following criteria:
Relevance to the topics of behavioral intervention, mental health, violence prevention, threat assessment, model programs, and case management
Completeness, detail and professionalism of the proposal
Evidence‐based, promising and innovative model programs/practices are welcome
Engaging format, presenters and/or concepts
You are encouraged to submit multiple proposals
If your program is selected, the presentation abstract provided in the application will be included on the conference site and the printed conference program. Please make sure the abstract clearly conveys the objective, theme and style of the presentation.
Click here to view the CFP submission scoring rubric.
PLEASE NOTE:
Co‐presented sessions are encouraged.
You are encouraged to submit multiple proposals and/or proposals for both a concurrent session and session snapshot.
All concurrent session and session snapshot presenters must register and pay for the conference. There are no waived or reduced registration fees for presenters.
You do not need to be a NaBITA member to attend, or to present (but we hope you will join!).
All presenters selected must be physically present for their sessions (telepresence not permitted).
Please note that, in order to provide a variety of topics during each session, NaBITA reserves the right to assign date and time of each presentation session. Changes to the schedule cannot be accommodated.
If accepted, presentation materials will be due on or before September 28, 2019.
Please remember that the Conference Committee has only your submission on which to evaluate your proposal.
• Explain why your proposal is an important contribution to the field. • Have a point and articulate it clearly. • Know and reference research, guidance, best practice, cases, etc. • Tailor your proposal per the guidelines, time limit, and audience. • Include a descriptive title. • Proofread.
By submitting this program proposal, I agree that any presentation materials will be submitted by September 28, 2019 to be made available to attendees in advance of the conference. I agree that NaBITA is entitled to use and distribute these materials to members and conference attendees.
All questions should be directed to the Conference Committee via email to conference@nabita.org or by phone at 484-321-3651.