Call for Speakers

What to Submit with Your Initial Application

Complete the speaker proposal form for your chosen conference. Have your session description, three measurable learning objectives, and a current CV or résumé and professional headshot for each presenter ready. Include a copy of each presenter’s professional license, if applicable. For continuing education consideration, include at least five APA-style references by other authors, published within the past five years, that support your session content and learning objectives.

For sessions seeking ACE approval, submit your presentation draft after the initial application. A working draft is acceptable for review.

Presenter Qualifications

Presenters must meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Be a licensed professional (e.g., LCSW, LPC, CADC, RN, MD, etc.).
• Be faculty at an accredited undergraduate or graduate School of Social Work.
• Have specialized graduate or post-graduate training related to the presentation topic.
• Possess extensive practical and/or research experience in the subject area.
  

Learning Objectives (Required)

Submit three (3) clear and concise learning objectives for your presentation.

• Use measurable, behaviorally observable verbs such as:
  Identify, Describe, Demonstrate, Build, Explain, State, Name, Discuss, Give, List, Review, Distinguish, Improve, Expand, Increase.
• Avoid vague and non-measurable verbs such as:
  Understand, Know, Learn, Appreciate, Believe, Be Familiar With, Comprehend.

Each objective should be brief and clearly state what attendees will be able to do by the end of your session.

View Measurable Verb List

Bibliography (Required for CE Eligibility)

Include a minimum of five (5) scholarly references published within the past five years that are directly related to your presentation content and learning objectives.

• Must be in the APA Style (7th edition).
• Self-authored work cannot be included as part of the minimum five.
• You may include additional references that are older or authored by you, but only after meeting the above minimum.

Use this FREE APA Citation Generator to assist with formatting.

Additional Required Materials (All Required for CE Eligibility)

To complete your proposal submission, please attach the following materials for each presenter:

• CV or Resume
  Must include full contact information and relevant professional experience.
• Professional Headshot
  High-resolution, original photo taken within the past two (2) years.
  Do not crop or compress the image and only 1 person in the photo. Your full head should be visible.
• Copy of Professional License
  Required if you are a licensed professional (e.g., LCSW, LPC, CADC, RN, MD, etc.).

Note: Maximum of 2 speakers per session.

ACE Presentation Draft Requirements

A presentation draft is required as part of the ACE approval process. Submit your draft after the initial application. A working draft is acceptable for review.

• Selected speakers must use the presentation template NJAMHAA provides after selection.
• A company logo may appear only on the final slide.
• Use only Aptos, Aptos Display, Arial, or Roboto so slides are easy to read on screen.
• Presentations must be free of promotional or advertising material.
• All presentation submissions must follow these guidelines for review and approval.