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Let Your Star Shine Bright... DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS!Administrative IssuesAdolescentsAssessmentBereavement/GriefChild Abuse and NeglectChronic IllnessClinical SkillsCompleted ResearchComplex Practice IssuesCultural Diversity2007 CALL FOR PAPERSCLC 25TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON PROFESSIONAL ISSUESJUNE 8-10, 2007DISNEY’S CORONADO SPRINGS RESORT, ORLANDO, FLORIDAThe Child Life Council Annual Conference on Professional Issues, established in 1982, offers an unparalleled educational and networking experience for child life professionals.The annual conference program provides the most innovative resources and addresses best practices in child life. CLC invites the submission of presentation proposals for its annualconference on issues that relate to the child life profession. To see an example of an abstract that meets the following criteria and a list of topic areas, visit the following link:CLC seeks abstracts on current topics including, but not limited to:http://www.childlife.org/Conferences/Annual_Conference/SampleAbstract.htmDocumentationDisaster ManagementEvidence-Based PracticeEducationEmergency CareEnvironmentEthicsFamiliesHolistic HealthInfantsLeadershipNon-Traditional Settings/RolesOne-Person ProgramsOut Patient SettingsPain ManagementPlayPlay TherapyPractice Standards & ProtocolsPreparationProgram DevelopmentSchool IssuesLeadership/Personal DevelopmentSiblingsSpecial PopulationsStaff DevelopmentStudent IssuesSupervisionTechnologyTraumaSubmission GuidelinesAbstracts must reflect child life issues. For abstracts reporting research activities,research must be completed at the time of submission. Abstracts are reviewed in conjunctionwith Child Life Council’s Standards of Clinical Practice. Presentations are categorizedby the standard reflected in the content.Standards of Clinical PracticeStandard 1: Plan for Child Life ServicesStandard 2: Child Life AdministrationStandard 3: Child Life ServicesStandard 4: Education of Child Life StudentsStandard 5: StaffingStandard 6: Professional Preparation and DevelopmentStandard 7: Collaborative Approach to CareStandard 8: DocumentationStandard 9: Funding and FacilitiesStandard 10: ResearchAuthors are limited to two abstract submissions per conference. The CLC uses a blindreview process for the first two of three committee reviews. Authors and institutionsmust NOT be identified by name or description in the cover sheet, abstract, outline, orsummary.Authors whose abstracts are accepted are expected to present and must register for theCLC conference. If an author is listed on an abstract submission, s/he will be expectedto present and register. Authors are responsible for all travel, hotel, and related costs.CLC will cover a portion of the AV expenses if presentations are in PowerPoint formatSubmission RequirementsAbstracts must be sent via email as a Word attachment to dwilliamson@childlife.orgbefore August 1, 2006.I. Author Information SheetFor each author, list full name, academic and professional credentials, positiontitle, affiliation, mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, email address, andauthor’s expertise which qualifies him/her to present this topic. One author shouldbe designated as the contact person. All correspondence pertaining to abstract submissionwill be sent to the contact person. Author information will be listed in theconference program as submitted on the cover sheet. All presentations have a limitof two authors, with the exception of seminar or workshop panels, which may haveup to three panel members and one facilitator.II. One Page Cover SheetAuthors and institutions must NOT be identified by nameor description.A. Title (make it descriptive and engaging, but concise!)B. CLC Standard(s) of Clinical Practice Reflected in AbstractC. Exact Word Count of Abstract (Recommended 300-word minimumand 1-page maximum)D. Exact Word Count of Summary (50-word maximum)E. Presentation Audience Level - Choose one:Entry Level – Presentations classified as Entry level are designed or child lifespecialists with less than three years of clinical practice or minimalknowledge of the topic. Entry level presentations include broad backgroundinformation and basic theory, skills and interventions.28 CHILD LIFE COUNCIL
Child Life Council 24th Annual Conference on Professional IssuesIntermediate Level – Presentations classified as Intermediate level aredesigned for child life specialists with more than three years of clinicalpractice. Intermediate level presentations assume the participant hasexperience in a variety of therapeutic situations and wishes to expandhis/her knowledge base.Advanced Level – Presentations classified as Advanced level are designed forchild life specialists with extensive clinical and/or administrative knowledge,skills and experience. Advanced level presentations assume the participanthas considerable knowledge of the topic and that it requires minimalintroduction.F. Presentation Format – Choose one:Full or Half-Day Intensive: A three-hour, in-depth session addressinga single topicTwo-Hour Seminar: Two-hour examination and discussion of a specifictopic/issueProfessional Development Workshop: One and one half-hour presentationincluding discussionPoster: a visual display of project or innovative program relevant to child life.All content must be displayed on the board provided; no additionalequipment will be provided. Poster sessions will be staffed for a designatedtime slot and will be limited to two authors due to limited space.III. AbstractEach abstract must be written in narrative form. The abstract is recommended to bea minimum of 300 words, a maximum of one typed page, and 12-point font size.Information presented should be relevant to attendees from institutions of varyingsizes (e.g., large pediatric centers to one-person programs to community setting).Authors and institutions must NOT be identified by name or description.The abstract should include all of the following:A. The purpose of the presentation;B. A description of the originality, innovation and/or timeliness of the topic;C. Application of the information to other child life programs and benefitsit will offer;D. Cultural implications; andE. Reference to the theoretical base/research that supports position.(An additional page may be attached for this purpose)IV. Organization of Presentation:This is a general “walk-through” of key points.V. Objectives List: List at least three behavioral learning objectives.VI. SummarySubmit a 50-word (maximum) summary of the presentation, which, if selected,will be used for the conference program. If accepted, these may be edited for lengthor clarity.VII. Curriculum Vitae for Each AuthorAbstract Review ProcessThe CLC Call for Papers is designed to elicit information necessary to review contentand organization of proposed presentations.After your submission is sent to the CLC office, the office staff sends it to membersof the Conference Planning Committee for review and recommendation.Each abstract is rated according to:1. Quality of Content - Evaluation of the statement of purpose; originality andinnovation of topic or approach; application of concepts or skills in a variety ofsettings, or with various populations; theoretical foundation/research citations;and strength of the authors’ background to present topic.2. Quality of Abstract Organization - Evaluation of how clearly, logically, andprofessionally the information in the abstract is presented, as well as adherenceto abstract format as described above.Contact persons will be notified in writing of the Conference Planning Committee’sacceptance or declination of each abstract submission. Individuals from acceptedabstracts will sign a contractual agreement with Child Life Council that indicateseach author’s commitment to speak and present the content of the session asaccepted by the Committee. In order to create a balanced overall conference program,the Committee may request changes to presentation format or length inaccepted abstracts; the contractual agreement would indicate any such changes.Thank you for considering presenting at the Child Life Council Annual Conference.Submissions must be received no later than August 1, 2006.2007 Call For PapersCLC 25th Annual Conference on Professional Issuesdwilliamson@childlife.orgwww.childlife.orgDALLAS, TEXAS ★ MAY 26–28, 2006 29
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