Return-Path: <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id iAIFDc103779; Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:13:38 -0500 (EST) Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:13:38 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <67.3838e42c.2ece1570@aol.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: MWPotts2001@aol.com To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-4eff@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-4EFF:2883] Women and Literacy, Call for Proposals X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Mailer: 9.0 for Windows sub 5000 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Status: O Content-Length: 3212 Lines: 84 WE LEARN invites you to participate in the 2nd Annual WE LEARN (Net)Working Conference on Women and Literacy. The theme for this year's conference is "Strengthening the Web." Conference Dates: Friday, March 11 & Saturday, March 12, 2005 Providence, RI / The Inn at Brown University Friday is especially focused on the participation of ABE learners. We strongly encourage proposals from learners and ABE teachers. DEADLINE for Proposals: November 30, 2004 To get more information & proposal forms, go to: www.litwomen.org/welearn.html Proposals for presentations are invited from learners, teachers, tutors, administrators, professional developers, researchers, activists, and policymakers in adult basic education (ABE), GED, ESOL, Family literacy, Health literacy, Citizenship, Prison literacy, Workplace literacy and other alternative educational programs that serve women. The conference seeks Papers, Workshops, Poster Sessions, Panels, Roundtables, Demonstrations, Art, and Readings about Promising Practices and Issues like: --Effects of Welfare reform, Immigration reform, War on Terrorism on women’s literacy --Economic literacy and/or women’s leadership development --Violence and women’s learning --Spirituality and women’s literacy --Health and Parenting issues --Civic engagement and social action --Popular education and participatory learning approaches --Effects of social oppression on women (race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality, age, ability) --Math, Science, and/or Technology and women’s literacy --Writing and the Arts in women’s basic education --Literacy and Literacies in the world Guidelines for Submission: 1. If selected, the presenter(s) agree to register for the conference and provide handouts to participants. 2. Send a copy of the following by November 30, 2004: --Proposal Form (www.litwomen.org/we learn.html) --Abstract of Presentation (maximum of 100 words) that describes goals and/or learning objectives, content, and how audience will participate. EMAIL or MAIL proposals to: Mev Miller, Ed.D., WE LEARN, 182 Riverside Ave, Cranston, RI 02910. EMAIL: welearn@litwomen.org DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30, 2004 ---------------- Conference Details: We have been receiving some requests for information about the cost of the conference. More details will be available in the next week, but here's a sneak preview: Location: Providence, RI / The Inn at Brown University -- Hotel accommodations available WE LEARN Membership Rate: Two-day $80.00 / One-day $45.00 Non-Membership Rate: Two-day $100.00 / One-Day $55.00 ABE Student Rate: Two-Day $15.00 / One-Day $10.00 PRE-REGISTRATION Discount 15% / (ONLY if registration postmarked by January 15) We have a limited number of ABE student scholarships & work exchange options for the conference. We look forward to receiving your proposals! Mev Miller WE LEARN Women Expanding: Literacy Education Action Resource Network www.litwomen.org/welearn.html Mev Miller, Ed.D., Coordinator 182 Riverside Ave. Cranston, RI 02910 401-383-4374 401-383-4374 (fax) welearn@litwomen.org
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