Call for Program Proposals

The submission period has ended; decision letters will be sent to submitters in early summer.

Follow these tips to make your proposal stand out: 

• Share boldly: Do not just present, share innovative ideas and information that may push the boundaries of current practice and knowledge. 
• Inspire: Empower fellow educational leaders to explore new strategies and ideas for solving challenges. 
• Engage: Encourage active participation and model best practices. 
• Co-present: Choose co-presenters from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 
• Focus on all students: Recognize the importance of expanding opportunities and access to meet the needs of all learners. 

Deadline for District Submissions is Friday, April 11, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.
Deadline for Sponsor Submissions is Monday, June 30, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Step 1: Choose Your Format 

• Group Session: 60-minutes in length. Sessions will be set in theater style to their maximum seating capacity (100 -250). Design your program to allow for Q & A and provide opportunities for engagement as appropriate for a lecture style presentation.  
• Action Lab: 90-minutes in length; must include activities to engage participants that support learning. Rooms are set with round tables to facilitate discussion and collaboration. The rooms are limited to 48-60 attendees. The session must include group activities to be considered.  
• Ed Talks: 18-20 minutes in length. Ed Talks, like the other famous talks, are an opportunity for individual engaging speakers to share inspiring 20-minute talks to present ideas to support student success. To be considered, you must submit a recent video of yourself presenting with your application. 
• Panel: Limited to a designated moderator and three panelists; 60 minutes in length. Rooms will be set up theater style. Please allow time for Q and A.  
• Learning Labs: 45-minutes in length for Gold and Platinum sponsors only. Sessions take place in a more intimate setting, designed to encourage engagement and interaction.  

Step 2: Know Your Audience

Identify the specific group(s) you are targeting for your presentation.  

Step 3: Choose a Topic

Select a topic that best fits your proposal. 

Step 4: Add Presenter

The most interesting sessions are ones that offer different perspectives.  

Step 5: Complete your Proposal 

• Indicate what participants will learn- free of jargon and acronyms. 
• Be detailed on the purpose and objectives of the session. 
• Outline the content covered and the process for engaging attendees fully. 
• Know and understand your session format structure. 

Step 6:  Review the Small Print … 

• All proposals must be submitted through the Workshop portal. 
• Titles must be succinct (No more than 8 words). 
• The presentation description should be brief (no more than 50 words). 
• The primary point of contact is the person submitting the proposal. NJSBA will communicate with the POC for all communications, including notifications and deadlines. The POC is responsible for sharing information with co-presenters and panelists. 
• No more than two proposals can be submitted. 
• You may not be included as a speaker on more than two proposals. 
• NJSBA Workshop is a closed show. Companies not exhibiting on the exhibit floor will NOT be permitted to present. NJSBA monitors all companies who apply for program submission. 

All Workshop presenters must observe intellectual property rights.  Presenters must ensure that information, illustrations, images contained  in presentations, related materials or visual aids must be factual, accurate and not misleading and do not violate any third-party intellectual property or copyrights. 

All presentations must be nonpartisan. 

If you have any questions or need assistance with submitting your proposal, please contact wsprograms@njsba.org.