An opportunity for those of you involved in providing aging services.
Jacki
Jacki Englehardt, MSW, ACSW
Coordinator of Professional and Community Education
Division of Social Work
West Virginia University
PO Box 6830
Morgantown, WV 26506
304-293-3501, ext. 3109
fax: 304-293-5936
cell: 304-282-0321
Summer Institute on Aging Website: www.wvsioa.org
>>> "Michelle Brannon" <[log in to unmask]> 12/13/2006 3:03 PM
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I just wanted to forward this along, as I know that you are involved in
arranging, providing, and delivering training.
Thanks,
Michelle Brannon - Adult Services Trainer
Information Technology and Training
4190 Washington Street., West
Charleston, WV 25313
304-746-2360 ext. 2254
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Dear all,
In order for the 2007 NAPSA conference to provide a diverse range of
high level workshops, the Conference
Committee needs your help in disseminating the Call for Submissions to
Adult Protective Services agencies,
administrators, line staff and other partners in your state. We
encourage you to share this information with
fellow professionals; please forward this document via other listservs
in your region/state.
NATIONAL ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES ASSOCIATION (www.apsnetwork.org)
(Information can also be found here:
http://www.apsnetwork.org/Training/conference.htm)
18TH ANNUAL NAPSA CONFERENCE
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
September 5-7, 2007
Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, Georgia
Conference Description:
The 2007 NAPSA conference will provide expanded programs for elder
abuse and adult protective services line
staff and administrators, law enforcement, prosecutors, health care
professionals and long-term care
ombudsmen. Domestic violence and sexual assault advocates and
victim/witness staff are also encouraged to
attend.
Conference Presented by:
* National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA)
The only national organization representing the interests of Adult
Protective Services (APS) programs, staff
and the victims they serve.
Conference Sponsored by:
* The National Center on Elder Abuse, supported by the U.S.
Administration on Aging
The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) serves as a national resource
for elder rights advocates, adult
protective services professionals, law enforcement and legal
professionals, public policy leaders, researchers
and citizens. It is the mission of NCEA to promote understanding,
knowledge sharing, and action on elder
abuse, neglect and exploitation.
* Georgia Department of Human Resources, Division of Aging Services
* Georgia District Attorneys Association (tentative)
* The Archstone Foundation (tentative)
Presentation Topics
The following list of topics is indicative and not restrictive
* Abuse/Domestic Violence
* Financial Abuse
* Self-Neglect
* Cultural Diversity
* Medically High Risk Clients
* Adults with Disabilities
* Assessing Risk, Capacity, and Needs
* Disaster Planning
* APS Role in Long-Term Care System Rebalancing
* APS Data Collection and Technology
* Law Enforcement/Prosecution/Court
* Civil Legal Services
* Evidence Based Interventions
* Mental Health/Drug & Alcohol
* Ethics and Values
* Training for Trainers
* Innovative /New Projects (Show & Yell)
* Partnership Teams
* Management/Administrative Issues
* Media Relations/Social Marketing
* Aging and Disability Resource Centers
General Rules
* Submit the proposal as a WORD attachment by email to:
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* Submissions sent by fax or mail will not be considered.
* Presenters may submit more than one proposal, in any area of
expertise.
* Conference registration fee will be waived for each presenter. (Does
NOT include presenters for
Innovative/New Projects, formerly known as Show and Yell)
* Presenter reimbursement will be limited to those without additional
support.
Deadline for Submission: February 16, 2007
Acceptance Notification: April 13, 2007
* Primary presenter will be emailed a Notification of Proposal
Acceptance.
* Presenter should send Confirmation of Participation no later than
Friday, April 20, 2007.
* Presenters are requested to provide written consent for use, as well
as materials for their workshops for
posting on the NAPSA website.
* Presenters are asked to submit all information required by any
organizations approved to provide CEU's in
the presenters' fields of expertise at the Conference.
Proposal Review and Selection Criteria
Immediately following the submission deadline, all proposals will
undergo a review process. Proposals will be
evaluated and selected based on their relevance to the conference theme
and topic emphasis. Proposals that
demonstrate engaging format, style, clarity, creativity, originality
and interest to the specified target
audience are desired. Consideration will be given to presentations that
emphasize innovative APS programs,
highlight interdisciplinary models, encourage audience interaction and
showcase effective training programs.
Call for Exhibitors
We welcome all vendors, including those selling merchandise, or
disseminating information, and organizations
advertising employment and training opportunities. Space is limited and
is assigned on a first come, first
served basis. If you are interested in exhibiting at the 18th Annual
National Adult Protective Services
Association Conference from 5-7 September, 2007, please contact:
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Presenter Submission Form * See Below
PRESENTER SUBMISSION FORM
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Presentation Title [10 Word Max.]
______________________________________________________
Principal Presenter [list additional presenters on 2nd page below]
Name
______________________________________________________________________________
Affiliations
_________________________________________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________________________________________
Phone ________________ Fax_________________ Email
___________________________________
Topic(s) that best define presentation
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Length of Time:
_____ 45 minutes _____ 90 minutes _____ 3 hours
_____ full day
_____ Innovative/New Projects [formerly Show & Yell * can be as short
as 15 mins.]
Format
____ Lecture _____ Panel ____ Interactive ____
Skills Building ___ Research
Instruction Method [Check all that apply]
____ Didactic ____ Case Presentation ____ Discussion
____ Video _____ Panel
_____Experiential Exercises ____ Role Plays _____
Overheads ____ Visuals
A/V Needs1
____ LCD Projector ____ Laptop ____ VCR/DVD & Monitor
____ Overhead Projector
Intended Audience
___APS front line staff ___APS Supervisors ___APS
Trainers ___APS Administrators
___Legal System ___Medical Providers ___ Other [describe]:
_____________________________
Experience Level of Participants
______ Beginner _______ Intermediate _______Advanced
________ All Levels
Could the program/initiative to be described have a national scope?
___Yes ___No
Workshop Description [50 word max.]
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
2nd Presenter
Name
______________________________________________________________________________
Affiliations
_________________________________________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________________________________________
Phone ________________ Fax_________________ Email
___________________________________
3rd Presenter
Name
______________________________________________________________________________
Affiliations
_________________________________________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________________________________________
Phone ________________ Fax_________________ Email
___________________________________
Presentation Outline * Please Attach [Please use 12 pt. font; single
spaced]
Maximum of 500 words, to be attached and to include the following:
* Behavioral and measurable learning objectives (must have at least
three for CEU qualification).
* Relevance to conference attendees.
* Main points to be covered in your presentation.
* How the presentation differs from others that might address the same
topic(s).
* Why the presentation is appropriate for the level chosen (e.g.
beginner, advanced) and for the audience
chosen (e.g. front line workers, supervisors).
Presenter Bio's * Please Attach
* Maximum of one page per presenter if presenter has spoken at a
previous NAPSA Conference.
* A one paragraph bio, with a maximum of 100 words, to appear in the
conference program.
* First time NAPSA presenters: in addition to your bio, please also
provide a list of presentations made
within the past year and two references, including their work
affiliations and phone numbers, who can provide
feedback regarding your presentation skills.
Presenter Expenses
* Conference registration fees will be waived for all confirmed
presenters (except those for Innovative/New
Projects, formerly known as Show and Yell).
* NAPSA does not currently know if it will have grant funds to
reimburse speakers for their travel expenses;
if such funds become available, NAPSA will make every effort to
accommodate speakers who have no other
support, but travel reimbursements of necessity will be limited.
Presenter Hand-outs
* Confirmed presenters will be expected, unless an exception is
requested and approved, to provide their
presentation slides and hand-out materials to NAPSA by August 1, 2007
to be copied onto a CD and distributed
to conference attendees.
* Presenters will be expected to provide their own hard copies of
hand-out materials; NAPSA will provide the
estimated number needed in August, 2007.
CEU Requirements
* Confirmed presenters will be expected, unless an exception is
requested and approved, to provide all
information required by any organizations approved to provide CEU's in
the presenters' fields of expertise at
the Conference.
Submit the proposal as a WORD attachment by email to:
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