Submit Your Proposal

You must complete all the required fields and submit this form for your proposal to be considered. You can propose up to 2 sessions in this form.

This form is divided into 6 sections:

  1. Speaker Contact Information
  2. Speaker Bio
  3. Speaker Availabillity
  4. Session #1
  5. Session #2 (optional)
  6. Comments/Questions
You must complete this form in one sitting. You will not be able to save your progress once you begin.

Proposal submission deadline: August 1, 2023
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  • Speaker Contact Information
  • Speaker Bio
  • Speaker Availability
  • Session #1
  • Session #2
  • Comments
  • Complete
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Speaker Contact Information

Full name
Enter your name as you’d like it listed on an agenda.
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Use format: xxx-xxx-xxxx

Speaker Bio

300 word limit. Please include the following: your current work position(s), educational background (including post-secondary school(s), any relevant past life/work experience, as well as any special certifications, licenses, awards/distinctions, or training).

Speaker Availability

Speaking Availability
The 2024 Nebraska Young Child Institute is tentatively scheduled to offer six breakout sessions. Please check all the time slots listed below that you are UNABLE to speak. If your proposal is accepted, we will provide your assigned speaking date and time in late January 2024.
Are you willing to present your proposed session(s) more than once?

Session #1

The title of your session as you would like it appear on an agenda.
Please list the main learning objective(s) that attendees should be able to do upon completion of this session. See tips on how to writing a clear learning objectives
Audience Level
Select which audience level applies to your session.
Attendee has minimal or no prior knowledge of the topic.
Attendee has some prior knowledge/experience with the topic.
Attendee has significant or advanced knowledge/experience with the topic.
Indicate which groups or professionals this session is designed to inform.
Which of the following topic areas does this session satisfy?
Please select all that apply:
Do you have the ability to provide your own laptop and necessary connectors for the session?
What type of laptop would you bring?
Special Room Accomodations
Will you need special room accommodations?
A breakout room will include the following: one screen and projector, slide clicker, speakers, two microphones (one wired and one lavalier), internet access, and chairs set up theater style.

Please select "Yes" if you need additional equipment (e.g. a DVD player or easel) or other accommodations (e.g. tables for hands-on activity or to limit the number of attendees at your session). Otherwise, select "No".
If accepted, we will inform you if we can accommodate your request or not.
Co-speakers
Will you have co-speakers for Session #1?
You can add up to 6 co-speakers.
Enter co-presenter details
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Do you want to submit a proposal for another session?

Session #2

The title of your session as you would like it appear on an agenda.
Please list the main learning objective(s) that attendees should be able to do upon completion of this session. See tips on how to writing a clear learning objectives
Audience Level
Select which audience level applies to your session.
Attendee has minimal or no prior knowledge of the topic.
Attendee has some prior knowledge/experience with the topic.
Attendee has significant or advanced knowledge/experience with the topic.
Indicate which groups or professionals this speaker is designed to inform.
Which of the following topic areas does this session satisfy?
Please select all that apply.
Do you have the ability to provide your own laptop and necessary connectors for the session?
What type of laptop would you bring?
Special Room Accomodations
Will you need special room accommodations?
A breakout room will include the following: one screen and projector, slide clicker, speakers, two microphones (one wired and one lavalier), internet access, and chairs set up theater style.

Please select "Yes" if you need additional equipment (e.g. a DVD player or easel) or other accommodations (e.g. tables for hands-on activity or to limit the number of attendees at your session). Otherwise, select "No".
If accepted, we will inform you if we can accommodate your request or not.
Co-speakers
Will you have co-speakers for Session #2?
You can add up to 6 co-presenters.
Enter co-presenter details
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Comments