SRATE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
SRATE Annual Conference
Call for Proposals 2024

Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators
(SRATE)
68th Annual Conference

Hosted by the Florida Association of Teacher Educators
(FATE)

at the
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, Florida
November 7 – 9, 2024

SRATE and FATE invite you to submit a proposal to SRATE 2024 –
Cresting the Summit: Empowering Educators for Excellence
Proposal Submission Deadline: September 22, 2024

Thematic Strands:
I. Exploring Mentoring and “Growing Your Own”
II. Science and Technology for a Sustainable World
III. Increasing Diversity through Access and Inclusivity
IV. Education Policy and Advocacy in Unprecedented Times
V. Engaging All Learners
VI. Research and Practice for Innovation

Theme - Cresting the Summit: Empowering Educators for Excellence
SRATE, along with its parent organization ATE, have a long history of supporting education and teacher
education of all types and in all settings. The information below is provided to assist you with selecting
the appropriate strand for your presentation. These strands are applicable to classroom teachers; teacher
educators; professional development personnel; pre-service teachers; and school, district, and higher
education administrators.

Strands:
A. Exploring Mentoring and “Growing Your Own”: This strand is designed for P-16 educators who
are committed to building and strengthening the teacher workforce and supporting pre-service, new, and
veteran teachers. Topics can include but are not limited to:

  • Teacher retention and shortage issues
  • Collaborative pathways to teaching, including alternative certification, apprenticeships, and other certification options
  • PD and other ideas for teacher development, retention, support, and self-care
  • Coaching, mentoring, and leadership within schools and districts
  • College and university roles in recruitment and retention

B. Science and Technology for a Sustainable World: This strand is designed for P-16 educators who
implement – or aspire to implement – strategies and programs to enhance STEAM curricula, encourage P-
16 students to explore STEAM-related careers, and promote a mindset of sustainability. Topics can
include but are not limited to:

  • Technology-inspired coaching and teaching
  • Innovative and effective instruction in STEAM content in the P-16 classroom
  • Incorporating technology into all subject areas to enhance the learning environment
  • Increasing access to STEAM content for students in low-SES schools and communities
  • Ensuring STEAM content is adaptable for ESE and ELL populations
  • STEAM-related grants and grant writing

C. Increasing Diversity Through Access and Inclusivity: This strand is designed for P-16 educators
who are pursuing effective recruitment of a more diverse teaching population and/or using instructional
methods that engage a diverse student population and community. Topics can include but are not limited
to:

  • Examples of including all stakeholders in program or strategy development
  • Innovative practices in preparing and retaining a diverse teaching population
  • Community/school partnerships
  • Inclusive and interdisciplinary curriculum and instruction
  • Advocacy for diverse or underrepresented populations
  • Equitable instructional practices focused on reaching diverse populations of learners

D. Education Policy and Advocacy in Unprecedented Times: This strand is designed for P-16
educators who are working through curriculum changes, book bans, challenges from parents and other
stakeholders, and legislative mandates. What’s working? What support from school and district
administrators are helping? What are the most effective ways to support new teachers, career changers,
and anyone who is trying to make a difference? Topics can include but are not limited to:

  • Lessons learned
  • The impact on personal connections: teacher-to-teacher, teacher-to-student, student-to-student
  • Mental health issues for students, families, and educators
  • COVID “leftovers” – Students who have not recovered from the mental/emotional challenge
  • AI in the Classroom: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

E. Engaging All Learners: This strand is designed for educators who implement innovative instructional
strategies to engage students in an active, authentic, and hands-on learning environment and those who
utilize effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive connection with students, their
caregivers, and the community. Topics can include but are not limited to:

  • Innovative classroom management strategies that foster student academic performance
  • Examples of leading or advocating for the strengthening of teacher preparation and/or the instructional practices of classroom teachers
  • Strategies that are essential to building a positive organizational culture that lead to student achievement (school-based, district-wide, or college/university-based)
  • Understanding and implementing changes to standards
  • Examples of UDL (universal design for learning) and differentiation
  • Cross-collaboration
  • Interdisciplinary preparation

F. Research and Practice for Innovation: This strand is designed for P-16 educators who make
contributions to the profession by conducting relevant research and/or presenting professional
development that is focused on current issues pertinent to the field of education. Topics can include but
are not limited to:
  •  The Science of Reading
  •  Innovative practices in teacher preparation and professional development
  •  Teacher Action Research: Enhancing the P-16 classroom
  •  Best practices in the P-16 classroom: What’s working in the field
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A. Presentation Title to appear in the program (15-word limit):
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B. Presenter Information:
Lead Presenter
Lead Presenter Last Name: *
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C. Proposal Format
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D. If space is limited, are you willing to partner with another presentation with a similar topic?

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E. Subject Descriptors - Provide three words or short phrases:

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F. Presentation Abstract – Include session objectives, content description, and scholarly reference (250 word limit):

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G. Presentation Style and Audience Participation (100 word limit):

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H. Conference Strand(s) Connection(s):

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I. Conference Program Summary - Write 50 words or less that will appear in the conference program:  

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Deadline for Submission is September 22, 2024.

Once accepted, all presenters must register for the conference no later than October 7, 2024. 

ALL PRESENTERS ARE EXPECTED TO REGISTER AND ATTEND. 

For more information, please contact:

       FATE website:  www.fate1.org

       SRATE website: www.srate.org 

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