NCFL seeks adult learners to share their learning stories
NCFL Blog:
2.21.2018
The
National Center for Families Learning
(NCFL) invites adult learners to apply to be a speaker at the 2018 Families Learning Conference, held
from September 24 to 26, 2018, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Each
year during our Conference, students share their learning stories with
attendees during General Sessions (a time when all attendees are gathered
together at once). Having students share their stories of determination, hard
work, and achievement inspires us all.
Students can nominate themselves
Program staff can nominate students
The DEADLINE is Tuesday, May 1, 2018,
By speaking, student speakers receive
A
free round-trip flight to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from September 23 to 26,
2018
Three
free nights at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
A
free registration to attend all Families Learning Conference sessions and
events
Free
meals from September 23 to 26, 2018
A
professional photo taken of their family in advance of the Conference
The
opportunity to share their unique story with an audience of hundreds of
attendees from around the country
The
opportunity to raise awareness of their school or program to a national
audience
A
DVD recording of their speech
Free
time to enjoy the beach and pool
We
ask student speakers to:
•
Submit a draft of their speech to NCFL in advance of the Conference
•
Work with NCFL staff to revise their speech as necessary
•
Attend a rehearsal on September 23 to practice speaking onstage
•
Make the most of their trip by attending Conference sessions and events
Speech
guidelines:
•
Speech should be approximately 1500 words
•
Speech should take about 8 minutes to read
•
Tell the story of your learning journey, including what your life was like
before you began attending a learning program and how your life is different
now
•
Incorporate a Thank You message to the National Center for Families Learning
(NCFL) and program sponsors
