Approximately 300 educational programs will be selected from over 750 anticipated proposal submissions. Programs will be selected based on the following criteria:

1. The proposal is consistent with the convention theme and incorporates one or two of the professional competencies and/or critical issues.
2. The proposal's content illustrates thoroughness, quality, and clarity in writing.
3. The proposal represents new and/or creative approaches and demonstrates educational and professional significance.
4. The proposal is grounded in a relevant conceptual and/or theoretical approach (grounded in literature from the field).
5. Specified learning objectives are clearly stated.
6. The proposal is consistent with the ACPA Nonsexist Program Guidelines
   

• An e-mail confirmation will be sent after a program proposal has been successfully submitted.
• Notification e-mails about pre-convention program decisions will be sent to the coordinating presenter in October.
• Notification e-mails about all other educational programs will be sent to coordinating presenters no later than December.
• Accepted programs may be scheduled at any time during the convention. Once scheduled, coordinating presenters will receive an e-mail of the date, time, and location of the program.

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