All proposals must contain the following information and must be submitted through the online submission form.

• • Presentation Title
    The presentation title may be no longer than 15 words.
  • Presentation Type
    There are four presentation types available. Select the type that best suits your presentation. Due to limited slots in the program, the Academic Committee may need to adjust your presentation type. The types of presentations are
    • A concurrent session is a 25-minute session in which individuals present original research, theoretical perspectives, innovative practices, or scholarly insights related to a specific topic. Interaction in this format is typically limited to questions and answers. Each person may only submit a proposal to be lead presenter on two parallel session presentations.
    • A panel discussion is a 75-minute panel presentation that will involve 3-5 individuals conducting work about a related topic. The lead presenter will be the facilitator. The purpose of a panel discussion is to present work on a similar topic and to engage in discussion. Successful proposals will include clear descriptions of the topics to be discussed and the procedures that will be used to manage the discussion. Each person may only submit a proposal to be lead presenter on one panel discussion. If accepted, each person on the panel session is required to register for and attend the World Conference.
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    • A poster session is a 25-minute session in which individuals visually present a research study, program, or project. This format is particularly appropriate for works in progress including doctoral research. Posters will be displayed in a designated location throughout the conference, and there will be a specific time in the schedule for presenters to interact with audiences. (No audio-visual equipment or power supply will be available for poster sessions.)
  • Acceptance of Alternative Presentation Type
    Are you willing to accept an alternate presentation type? (Please note that the alternate format may be a poster.)
  • Presenter Information
    The submitting presenter must list the email addresses of all speakers in the order they should appear on the proposal. AI may not be listed as a presenter.
    
    The submitter will enter their own details at time of submission, but each speaker is responsible for providing their speaker information and accepting to be listed on the proposal. After the proposal is submitted, each listed presenter will receive an email to update their information and accept being listed on the proposal. The information will be consistent for the speaker if listed on multiple proposals and will include:
    • Name
    • Email
    • Alternate Email
    • Photo (if desired)
    • Organization
    • Position
    • Cell Phone Number
    • Mailing Address
    • Biography (max of 100 words) – The bio should be written in third person (see https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/free-resources/writing/c1/conference-bios).
    • Social Media Links
  • Contact Person
    This indicates who will be contacted regarding acceptances and other questions. An additional contact may also be included.
  • Topic Areas
    You must choose a primary and secondary topic you think best suits your presentation. Please note that Academic Committee members may choose to move your presentation to a different strand. The strands include:
    • Advocacy
    • Counseling, Wellbeing, and Social/Emotional
    • Creativity and Innovation
    • Diversity in Giftedness
    • Models of Giftedness and Talent
    • Identification
    • Leadership Development
    • Parenting or Care Giving
    • Educational Policy
    • Programming, Curriculum, and Pedagogy
      • Arts
      • Humanities
      • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) 
      • Other
    • Schooling Alternatives for the Gifted and Talented
    • Teacher Education
    • Technology and AI in Gifted Education
    • Twice/Multi-Exceptional Learners
    • Other

• Presentation Focus

• • • Research (Presents findings from a new empirical research project conducted by the presenter(s))
      • Qualitative Methods
      • Quantitative Methods
      • Mixed Methods
    • Evidence-based Practice (Presents evidence-based strategies and information but is not an original research project.)
    • Conceptual (Presents an original framework, model, or theoretical perspective; not based on new empirical data or a specific evidence-based practice.)
    • Other

• Intended Audience (Select all that apply)

• • • Classroom Teachers
    • Gifted Education Specialists in Schools
    • Graduate Students
    • Parents
    • Psychologists
    • Researchers
    • School Administrators
    • School Counsellors
    • Other
  • Abstract
    An abstract of no more than 100 words is required. This abstract will be used in the program. The abstract should clearly describe the session so participants know what will be discussed.
  • Content
    A proposal of no more than 400 words should be included. Briefly describe how the session time will be used (i.e., what will be discussed in the actual presentation). The proposal will be used by the Academic Committee when reviewing proposals and will not appear in the program book. If the primary emphasis of your presentation is research, you must include information regarding the methods for your research.

• References
  You may include references you have used. References should adhere to APA 7 style guidelines.

• Learning Objectives
  Provide 2-5 learning objectives for your presentation. Learning objectives should state what participants will be able to know, understand, or do as a result of attending your session (e.g., “Participants will be able to identify…” or “Participants will be able to apply…”). These will be used by the Academic Committee when reviewing your proposal and should align with the content described above.

• AI Use
  You must indicate whether you used generative artificial intelligence (AI) in your proposal and, if so, to what extent. AI tools may be used to assist with editing, grammar, or brainstorming, but the proposal ideas, content, and conclusions must originate from the presenter(s). AI must not be used to draft or generate the substantive abstract, learning objectives, or content description. Presenters are fully responsible for the content of their submitted proposal. Proposals found to be substantially AI-generated may be returned for revision or rejected.

• Speaker Agreement
  By submitting this proposal, I confirm that I have read and agree to each of the following:

• I confirm that this proposal has been prepared for blind review and does not contain information that identifies the author(s), institution(s), or organization(s).

• I confirm that I have obtained all necessary permissions to use copyrighted materials, images, videos, instruments, trademarks, or other third-party content included in my presentation.

• I understand that I am responsible for complying with applicable copyright, licensing, and intellectual property laws.

• I confirm that any research involving human participants was conducted in accordance with applicable ethical standards and approvals, where required.

• If accepted, I agree to present material that is substantially consistent with the accepted proposal.

• I understand that commercial or promotional presentations are not permitted except as authorized by the conference.

• I understand that I must present at the date and time scheduled for me and cannot request a presentation time.
• I agree to abide by the WCGTC Code of Conduct and conference policies.