One of the goals at our NA4SA National Conference is to provide our members with an opportunity to attend round table sessions which will relate to one of the focus areas listed below. The tables for presentations related to each theme will be located in the same area of the meeting room to allow participants to easily move among tables within their area of interest. The option to move to a table in another interest area will also be possible. Once again, we will have TWO SESSIONS of Table Talks - providing attendees with multiple opportunities to engage their colleagues in these valuable discussions. This will also afford the opportunity for Table Talks presenters to attend other Table Talks in the session they are not presenting.
Resources to take home that can be shared with others within their school, state organization, or other community organizations will be provided. Presenters will be asked to prepare copies of a one-page hand-out with their contact information to share with those attending their sessions.
Each table will accommodate up to ten participants and there will be four sessions of each presentation lasting about 12-15 minutes each. The key to making "Table Talks" a success is YOU! Please consider volunteering to present materials on one of the five focus areas listed below; complete and submit this application by WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4. The five focus areas for Table Talks at our 2026 National Conference will be:
- Camps-Leadership Workshops-Retreats-Conferences. These sessions may include curriculum ideas, overview of a single camp learning unit, schedules, small and large group activities, potential keynote speakers, conference service ideas, district and regional conference ideas, on-and off-campus activities, staff training, registration forms and info packets, financing and cost of running these various programs, etc.
- Leadership Classes-Lessons-Resources. These sessions may include “best practices” lessons, grading requirements and expectations of students, relationship to state standards, small and large group activities, in-print and on-line resources, use of technology in the classroom and related resources, and examples of course syllabi.
- Tips for Being a Successful Activities Advisor. These sessions may include ideas for training of new advisors or retention of veteran advisors, officer training, creation of handbooks for organizations, development of charters and constitutions, resources and inspirational materials, recognition of student leaders, support for new advisors, working with administrators, increasing student involvement, gaining the support of faculty and staff.
- Best Activity-Best Service Project-Best Recognition Idea-Best Fund Raiser. These sessions should include “how to do” materials on one or more ideas under the “best” category. Share ideas that have worked for you or for other advisors in your school or state organization.
- Creating a Positive School Culture and Climate. One of the challenges in the current school year is how to build a positive curricular and co-curricular experience for both students and staff. Share ideas that have worked in your school whether virtual or on-site.
IMPORTANT: All Table Talks presenters MUST register for
the NA4SA National Conference and pay the conference registration fee; we do not
provide complimentary registration for Table Talks or Breakout Workshop presenters. Thank you
for your understanding.
