The MTA's Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee (EMAC) invites you to share your expertise with educators from across Massachusetts at the 45th Annual Ethnic Minority Affairs Committee Conference on Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th, 2024 at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Convention Center. This year's theme is “Connecting Community Culture with Inclusivity, Intersectionality, and Imagination.” 

We are accepting proposals for 90-minute workshops centered on racial/ethnic, economic, and social justice that also incorporate the following topics:

• Leadership Development
• Forming Coalitions to Solve Community-based Problems
• Accessing Grants/Funding, Resources, and Networks
• Meeting Needs of Diverse Members and Students
• Winning Contracts that Embed Racial, Social, and Economic Justice Language

Prior to submitting your proposal, click here to add yourself to our Facilitator Database. 

Strong proposals have a clear description, connect to the conference theme and include the following:

• practical skills, tools, and techniques that educators can apply to their work.
• interactive strategies that engage participants in a participatory process using multiple modes of learning.
• a clear explanation of who the workshop is designed for (skill/grade level, role, everyone).

Other Tips:

• Use three to six words for your title. The title will bring attention to your description. Make it brief so that it fits well on printing and promotional materials.
• Refer to the audience as “participants/educators” and ensure that the proposal is participant-centered.
• Incorporate the knowledge of participants in the learning space. Our members come with varying levels of expertise.
• Write your proposal as a narrative, not a list of bullet points.
• Use spellcheck.
• If copying and pasting your proposal into the form, make sure nothing is missing.
• Keep within the limit of 150 words.
• Think of topics that have a broader audience appeal.

Learn more about other presenting opportunities by visiting the Division of Training & Professional Learning’s website and make sure you are added to our Facilitator Database in order to receive future requests for proposals. For more information, email MTA's Training and Professional Learning Division at events@massteacher.org.