Call for Proposals

Schools United Professional Development Day '23

February 17, 2023

2401 West Cypress Creek Road Fort Lauderdale, FL. 33309

Session Format:
PEER NETWORKING SESSION HOST - 45 minutes

Lead an interactive discussion among others in your field to discuss best practices and share innovative ideas.  The host is only facilitating the discussion and is not expected to deliver a presentation.

Peer Networking Session Host  Expectations:

  • Prepare: Prepare a brief list of the topics (and a description of each) that you plan to discuss during the round table discussion.  SUPD will provide guidelines and suggestions.
  • Plan: Roundtable sessions are 45 minutes in length.  As you move from one topic of discussion to the next, give a quick overview of the topic, why it is important to this group, and what you would like the conversation to accomplish. You may also want to offer any current research or industry trends on the topic, or share a personal example of how this topic is impacting your school. 
  • Provide: Provide copies of the discussion topics at each seat, so guests can prepare ways to contribute to the discussion. 
  • Politely moderate: Politely keep conversations positive and ontrack.  Be sure to keep track of time, wrap up on a positive note, thank everyone for participating, and give instructions for the guests about where they go after this session.

Peer Networking Session Host Perks:

  • Special Peer Networking Session Host gift
  • Create an opportunity for you and your colleagues to engage in beneficial and current topics that pertain to your field as you build relationships with your counterparts from other schools in Florida. 

Peer Networking Session Host Timeline:

  • Call to Present Closes: October 27, 2022
  • Call to Present Committee Review: Oct. 28-Nov. 15, 2022
  • Invitation to Host Sent Out: by Nov. 30, 2022