Annual School Health Conference - Oct 28-31 2009 - Denv...

Annual School Health Conference - Oct 28-31 2009 - Denver CO

Annual School Health Conference
83rd Annual ASHA School Health Conference
Healthy Kids, Healthy Lives, Healthy Futures
October 28-31, 2009
Marriott Denver Tech Center
Denver, Colorado

Descriptions of Conference Presentation Formats

1) Pre/Post Conference Workshop (3 - 4 hours): A practice-oriented presentation, emphasizing
skill development, conducted in a one-half day session immediately before or after the conference.
Participants attending these sessions will pay a special registration fee. Complete the Application for
Conference Session.
2) Concurrent Session (60 minutes): A theoretical or applied presentation with time for group
discussion and questions/answer time included. (No Research Papers accepted in this category.)
Complete the Application for Conference Session.
3) Commercial Session (60 minute Concurrent or Round Table format): A theoretical or applied
presentation that promotes any commercial product, service or venture. The company must be at least a
Golden Endowment Sponsor or be a paid exhibitor in the Exhibit Area. Complete the Concurrent Session
application form and select Commercial Session. There is a $100 processing fee for accepted Commercial
Session and sales may only occur in the exhibit hall, not during the session. Complete the Application
for Conference Session.
4) Research Abstract (20, 30 or 60 minutes): Presentations of research studies including
methodology and findings. Paper abstracts are require and must include a) title of the investigation, b)
purpose of the investigation, c) significance to the coordinated school health program, d) procedures
employed in the investigation, e) principle findings and e) conclusions derived from the findings.
Complete the Application for Research Session.
5) Teaching Technique Idea (30 or 60 minutes): A demonstration of original, innovative and
dynamic techniques for use with students in grades pre K – 12 that address the National Health
Education Standards within a coordinated school health context. Complete the Application for Teaching
Technique Ideas.
6) Round Table Discussion (30 minutes with one repeated presentation in 60 minutes): Informal
presentations focusing on group discussion without use of audiovisual equipment. (Research Rounds
must submit the Application for Research Presentation. Teaching Ideas Rounds must submit the
Request for Teaching Techniques. All others submit the Application for Conference Session.)
7) Poster Board Presentation (60 - 90 minutes): A static display promoting informal discussion
between presenters and colleagues through charts, graphs, diagrams, photographs and text summaries.
Poster Board measures 4' from top to bottom and 8' from left to right. ASHA requires that presenters
remain with their respective poster presentation for the entire session. (Research Posters must submit the
Application for Research Presentation. Teaching Ideas Posters must submit the Request for Teaching
Techniques. All others submit the Application for Conference Session).

Accommodations / Housing Information
Marriott Denver Tech Center
$129 single/double
888/236-2427 (request ASHA group rate)
Reserve by October 5, 2009

Conference Registration Fees
Professional Member Fee: $285
Professional Non-Member Fee: $415
Retired Member Fee: $145
Student Member Fee: $60
Student Non-Member Fee: $105