Training & Education
2023 Call for Proposals
The Institute for Mastery and Integration (IMI) is pleased to announce that it is accepting proposals for its 2023 Continuing Education Series of workshops offered throughout the year. IMI specifically attracts, trains, and consults with human services practitioners who are invested in understanding and influencing evolving dynamics in their respective arenas, both at the macro policy and direct services levels.
IMI brings together practice professionals from child and family serving systems in the region to engage in cross disciplinary dialogue which results in measurable change in the way we practice, advocate, share new vision, and engage systems at every level. Sessions are designed to create collaborative and collective learning across sectors to advance programs, services, and strategies that enhance the well-being of children and strengthen families.
- THEMES
- April: Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness – Closes 3/15 @ 11:59PM
- May: Foster Care, Mental Health Awareness – Closes 3/15 @ 11:59PM
- June: LGBTQIA, Men’s Health
- July: Positive Youth Development, Adolescence
- August: Trauma Awareness, Crisis Management
- September: Suicide Prevention Awareness, Grief and Loss
- October: Domestic Violence Awareness
- TOPICS
- Possible topics to integrate into the themes include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Social Justice and Advocacy
- Professional Development
- Behavioral and Mental Health
- Human Trafficking
- Post-Traumatic Stress and Trauma Healing
- Children and Youth in Care
- BIPOC
- Adoption and Foster Care
- LGBTQIA+
- FORMAT
- Each presentation must be 2 – 3 hours. Presenters have the option to host their training in-person or virtual over Zoom. An emphasis is placed on interactive workshops that engage participants in a variety of learning modes including:
- Discussion
- Lecture
- Short Clips/Video
- Role Play
- Small Group Activity
- Poll, Quiz or Games
- SPEAKER COMPENSATION
- Solo Presenter – Honorarium of $150 per CEU hour
- Two Presenters – Honorarium of $75 per CEU hour
- APPLICATION DEADLINE
- DEADLINE: April 19, 2023 at 11:59PM
- NOTIFICATION: April 25, 2023 via email
- SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Presenter Name(s), Credentials and Contact Information
- A Biography (250 words maximum)
- Resume or CV
- Title of Presentation (10 words maximum)
- Presentation Abstract (300 – 500 words maximum) includes a description of the topic and purpose the proposed presentation, including identification of the target audience and a description of the format.
- Learning Objectives specific to the workshop theme and the session topic (a total of 3-5)
- Course Agenda Outline detailed list with time, topic, activity
- Additional Information
- PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
- Provides advanced-level themes taught by licensed and non-licensed experts.
- Includes content specific to treatment modalities.
- Emphasizes activities such as group discussion, vignettes, and case studies.
- Include content that demonstrates respect, appreciation and knowledge of current diversity issues related to the topic.
- Proposals are professionally formatted (logical, well organized, free of grammatical and typographical errors).
- Proposal is grounded in social work theory or practice base and is timely and relevant to current practice approaches.
- Learning objectives are attainable in amount of time requested.
- Provides opportunities for attendees to develop competency and build/enhance practice skills.
- IMI will provide necessary technology and audio/visual needs for in-person presentations.
- PRESENTER EXPECTATIONS
- Presenters will be paid $150 per credit hour. If there are two presenters, each presenter will be paid $75 per credit hour. Payment will be submitted to you within 30 days from the presentation date. All paid presenters will need to provide a W9 for payment.
- Presenters submitting proposals are expected to block out the date and time to ensure availability. IMI will work with presenters to select a convenient date for both parties.
- Presenters are compliant with copyright laws and has ownership or permission to use all materials used in conjunction with the presentation.
- Presenters will demonstrate high standards of professional conduct and not discriminate against attendees on the basis of gender, age, socioeconomic or ethnic background, sexual orientation, or disability.
- Training, certification, or experience in teaching subject matter related to the subject matter of the course; or at least two years demonstrated experience in an area related to the subject matter.
- The person who submits the proposal is the primary contact and is responsible for all communications and coordination on behalf of all co-presenters.
- CONTINUING EDUCATION GUIDELINES
- Presenter is compliant with copyright laws and has ownership or permission to use all materials used in conjunction with the presentation.
- Presenter will demonstrate high standards of professional conduct and not discriminate against attendees on the basis of gender, age, socioeconomic or ethnic background, sexual orientation, or disability.
- Training, certification, or experience in teaching subject matter related to the subject matter of the course; or at least two years demonstrated experience in an area related to the subject matter.
- Questions
- Contact Janelle Jeffers, Training and Events Manager at jjeffers@instituteformastery.org
