REL_RFI_-_A2_-_Event_Concept_Paper.docx

Appendix A2 Event Concept Paper

Date of Event:

Location:

Event title:

Key Staff: The key staff should include any presenters, event organizers, and facilitators.

Key Staff #1

Name:

Title:

Affiliation:

Role:

Key Staff #2 (if applicable)

Name:

Title:

Affiliation:

Role:

Please state the goal(s) for and anticipated outcome(s) of the proposed event:

Describe the primary audience for the event (e.g., specific individuals, groups, SEAs and/or LEAs). Explain how the structure of the event is aligned to the audience. Describe how the audience will be recruited. Please limit this explanation to 350 or fewer words.

Toward which high priority topic area (or regional need) will this event be geared? Indicate whether any alliance(s)/partnership(s) will participate in this event, and briefly describe how this event relates to the overall goal or purpose of the target alliance(s)/partnership(s).

Please describe the content of the proposed event, including the primary source(s) of the content. Please describe the research-based evidence that will be addressed during the event, and explain how this evidence will meet the needs of your audience.

Explain how this event contributes to a cohesive body of work conducted by the REL. For example, does this event build on other REL or NCEE products or a previous event? Does it relate to any of your research projects? Are follow-up activities planned? Please explain how the REL will support the use of knowledge or skills gained at this event.

Please answer the following logistical questions about the proposed event.

Research report the event is based on:

Co-sponsor of the event:

Role of the co-sponsor:

Annotated Agenda Title and Date A detailed, annotated agenda that includes the following for each section of the event:

- Who will present

- The content (and related sources) to be presented

- The goals and objectives

- Any activities for the audience

- Materials to be used or distributed (including handouts or datasets)

- Length of time

Presenter(s) Provide a 1-paragraph cameo for each lead presenter and attach CV.

Timeline A timeline for planning this event, including dates for submitting the final agenda, event materials, and event report (with customer satisfaction data).

Exhibit X. Proposed project timeline (add or remove bullets as needed)