Social Studies
Creating Citizenship through Literacy
Every Student Every Day

South Carolina Council for the Social Studies

2008 Annual Conference
October 3-4, 2008
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Columbia, South Carolina

Annual Conference Proposal Application Form
Proposal Due: July 15, 2008

In order to submit a proposal, please fill out the form below.
Please note: After completing a field, press the tab key to move to the next field. Pressing the "Enter" key will result in submitting the form before you are ready. SCCSS is not responsible for receiving incomplete forms. 

* REQUIRED FIELD
*Title of Session (10 words or less):

*Abstract
In the space below, type a description of the session as you would like it to appear in the Conference Program. Describe the content and purpose. Please be brief (30 words or less); abstracts will be edited for content and length.

*Audience: (Check all that applies by holding down the CTRL button and performing a left click)

*Focus: (Check all that applies by holding down the CTRL button and performing a left click)

A) *SC Social Studies Academic Standard and Indicator (Include full standard and indicator statement):

B) *Specific session content/skills:


Is this session appropriate for new teachers:

First-Time presenters:
Is one or more presenters on the program for the first time?

Are you an exhibitor at this conference?

*If you are a presenter on another session, please identify by session title:

Are you willing to repeat your session?


Audiovisual Equipment:
The SCCSS cannot accommodate requests for AV equipment. There will be no screens or overheads in each room. You will have to provide your own equipment. 


Program Participants:
Please provide complete mailing addresses for all participants. List only those individuals from whom you have received a firm commitment as presenters. Do not list unconfirmed presenters. Information on school/business and city/state will be used in the Conference Program listing.

*Primary Presenter Name :

*SCCSS Member:

*Address:

*City:     *State:   *ZIP/Post Code:

*This is my:

*School/Organization Affiliation information for program:

*City/State:

*Position/Title:

*Email: *Phone: *Fax:


Secondary Presenter Name :

SCCSS Member:

Address:

City:      State:      ZIP/Post Code:

*This is my:

School/Organization Affiliation information for program:

City/State:

Position/Title:

Email:   Phone:    Fax:


Other Presenter Name:

SCCSS Member:

Address:

City:      State:      ZIP/Post Code:

*This is my:

School/Organization Affiliation information for program:

City/State:

Position/Title:   

Email:   Phone:   Fax:


All session participants are required to pay the registration fees for the annual conference by the pre-registration deadline date, September 15, 2008.


Statement of Intent:
Please do not submit a proposal if you are not able to adhere to the following policy. By submitting this electronic proposal, you agree to the following:

Should this proposal be accepted: 
1.  I agree on behalf of all persons listed in this proposal to conduct this session on whatever day and time it is scheduled (Friday or Saturday). 

2. I will ensure that all presenters are registered for the annual conference by the registration deadline. 

3. I understand that it will be my responsibility to notify all presenters regarding the status of the proposal and the date, time, and location of the session should it be accepted. 

4. I understand that as a presenter for the conference I serve on a contributing basis and am required to register by the deadline of SEPTEMBER 15, 2008. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of my session. 

5. I also understand that I will not be reimbursed for travel, audiovisual equipment, participant materials, or conference registration. I am a member in good standing with the SCCSS. 

For questions or comments please contact Jane Eason