2025 GEAR UP West: Call for Proposals

Submission Guidelines and Requirements:

All sessions are one hour and fifteen minutes long and will typically be held in theater-style or classroom-style rooms to maximize seating capacity.
All presenters are required to register and pay the conference registration fee. The primary and secondary presenter registration fees will be discounted. Presenters are responsible for travel, lodging, and conference expenses. There is a limit of two reduced registrations per presentation.
We welcome noncommercial presentation proposals (content-focused). No sales pitches.
If you are a vendor, your company should contact Jacque Deahl, jdeahl@sde.idaho.gov, for details on exhibiting or sponsoring opportunities.

1. Primary Presenter Contact Information *This question is required.

First Name

Last Name

Title

Organization Name

City

State

Zip

Email Address

Phone Number (Cell phone preferable)

2. Secondary Presenter Contact Information (If applicable)

First Name

Last Name

Title

Organization Name

City

State

Zip

Email Address

Phone Number (Cell phone preferable)

3. Additional Presenter Contact Information (If applicable)

First Name

Last Name

Title

Organization Name

City

State

Zip

Email Address

Phone Number (Cell phone preferable)

GEAR UP’s vision is that all students are academically, socially, and financially prepared to enter and succeed in their chosen pathway after high school, including but not limited to certificate programs, job training, apprenticeships, or college.

In 2025, we are seeking presentation proposals that:

Showcase effective, long-term strategies that support student achievement.
Introduce innovative approaches and tools for advancing access to education and work-readiness.
Equip GEAR UP professionals with actionable insights and adaptable resources to enhance their programs.

We are particularly interested in sessions focused on:

Student advocacy and empowerment
Collaborative efforts across education and community sectors
Strategies for using data to drive continuous improvement
Expanding opportunity for students from high-need communities.
Measuring program impact through evaluation
Building partnerships with families and communities
Promoting financial awareness and planning
Grant and program administration
Supporting student mindset and motivation
Navigating postsecondary pathways
Improving transition support and persistence after high school

4. Name of the session: *This question is required.

5. Please enter a 75- to 100-word description that summarizes and accurately reflects the content of your proposal for the session.

Submissions should concisely and accurately present best practices addressing one or more of the suggested topics. Proposals should briefly summarize the learning objectives and the intended audience. Please describe the format (panel, facilitated discussion, lecture, etc.) and participant takeaways.

This description will appear in the conference program if your proposal is selected. *This question is required.

6. Which topic does your presentation cover? *This question is required.

2025 GEAR UP West: Call for Proposals

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