ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

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The Queensland Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) conference will be held at the Cairns Convention Centre on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 June 2024. The theme for the conference is Establishing environments for equity and excellence.

Call for abstracts now open

Please read the abstract submission guidelines if you are interested in presenting a session. Submissions close at 5pm on April 19. Please note that all presenters must register to attend the conference.


Abstract Portal


Conference strands

We are seeking submissions relating to the following conference strands:

  1. Inclusion and equity
  2. Leading change
  3. Student support and wellbeing
  4. Stronger together
  5. Building capacity

Presentations

Two presentation formats are available:

  • Breakout sessions (50-60 min)

Breakout sessions will be run concurrently (choice of 8 sessions). Numbers for concurrent sessions are likely to range between 30 and 100 participants. Breakout presentations should aim to provide information via slides and discussion. Use of handouts or activity sheets is not recommended as some rooms may not be set up to enable active participation. Presenters are encouraged to prepare content for 45-50 minutes and allow 10 minutes for questions.


  • Showcase sessions (35-45 min)

Showcase sessions are recommended for schools wanting to present on a specific aspect of PBL implementation. Showcase sessions will be scheduled concurrently (8 schools). Use of handouts or activity sheets is not recommended as some rooms may not be set up to enable active participation

Guidelines

The following guidelines apply for the submission of all abstracts:

  • All abstracts are to be submitted in Word format.
  • Submissions on any topic related to the strands of the conference will be considered.
  • Provide a descriptive title of up to 12 words for your proposed presentation.
  • State the strand for your presentation.
  • Abstracts should be a maximum of 200 words.
  • Submissions must include a 50 - 100 word biography and photo of the main presenter.
  • Include names and positions of up to 2 additional presenters.
  • All abstracts must be accompanied by an outline of the intended audience and two learning objectives, in addition to the abstract:
    • Intended Audience: Who is this presentation aimed at?
    • Learning Objective 1: What will participants gain or learn from attending this presentation?
    • Learning Objective 2: How is your presentation relevant to PBL implementation and to what setting?
  • Abstracts should be submitted by no later than 5pm on April 19.
  • Contributors will be provided with advice of acceptance or rejection of their submission by May 10.
  • The conference committee reserves the right to accept or reject any submissions, change presentation format and extend or shorten presentation duration

Important information for presenters

  • The presenter/s must register to attend the conference. For all registration enquiries and details, please see the conference webpage.
  • Presentations directly related to implementation in Queensland state schools will be prioritised.
  • Presentations from businesses or consultancies with a commercial interest will not be accepted.