The Call for Papers is now open for the NATSAP Academic Summit, taking place Thursday, May 5th in Provo, UT. The NATSAP Academic Committee conducted a survey to gather information regarding in-demand topics so we can curate the presentations to provide valuable and practical information. Please consider submitting a Call for Papers presentation proposal if you have expertise and interest in speaking on any of these topics:
- Project Based Learning
 - Differentiation DBT Skills in the classroom
 - Helping Students Manage Anxiety in the classroom
 - Kinesthetic Learning in the classroom
 - Planning for and Renewing of Teacher Licenses
 - How to read psychological testing as it relates to the classroom
 - Easy data collection systems
 - Motivating the unmotivated student
 - What/How to increase student achievement in the classroom
 - Having Good Boundaries
 - Preventing burn out
 - Helping students use coping skills while in the classroom
 - Lesson plans, rubric resources and hands-on activities ideas
 - How to create opportunities for students to evaluate their own work and be accountable
 - How to handle Mid-Semester Transfers
 - Which academic programs are being used and pros and cons for them
 - How teachers can collaborate with clinical staff
 - TFM Procedures in the School Setting/Classroom Management
 - What does a trauma-informed school look like in an RTC
 - Navigating IEPs and Accommodations
 - Preparing for Academic Accreditation
 - Evidence-Based Curriculum
 - Tools for ASD
 - Managing Learning DisordersClassroom management
 - Diversity and inclusion
 - Working cohesively with other departments
 - Safe and effective ways to incorporate technology in the RTC classroom
 
For consideration, proposals must be submitted via the online portal by end of the day on April, 3rd. Submit a solo session or use this as a great opportunity to partner with a colleague. Presenters will receive a complimentary registration for the day of their presentation. Sessions are capped at three presenters each; with exception of panel presentations.
The DEADLINE TO SUBMIT is April 3
Visit the Academic Summit webpage for more information!











