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2021 Help Me Grow National Virtual Forum Call for Proposals for Topic Based Networking

Networking with other system building and early childhood leaders is an essential element of the HMG Annual Forum. As we transition to hosting a virtual event, networking and maintaining connection remains of the upmost importance for the HMG National Affiliate Network. This year’s HMG Virtual Forum will offer a variety of networking opportunities for the HMG community, including a Topic-Based Networking period where attendees will be able to select from different topics and join the conversation that interests them the most. Topic-Based Networking Sessions are designed to bring affiliates together for facilitated networking discussions on a variety of relevant, engaging topics. Forum attendees interested in facilitating a structured Networking Session on a specific topic should submit an application with information about the topic, a brief description of its relevance to Help Me Grow efforts, and proposed discussion questions for attendees.

If you are interested in facilitating a structured Networking Session on a specific topic please complete the following application. Accepted Networking Sessions will require presenters to register for the virtual Forum for (at least) the day of the session. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance no later than early August.

All applicants submitting an application to lead topic based networking sessions must be available on

Monday, September 20, 2021 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM.

Topic-Based Networking Session Facilitator Experience

During the Virtual Forum, Topic-Based Networking facilitators will join a Zoom meeting room hosted on the Forum's virtual attendee hub, where conference attendees can enter to engage in the discussion and connect with others who are interested in this topic area. During the live presentation, a facilitator and their visitors will be able to utilize the Zoom chat, Q&A, audio and visual capabilities to interact with one another. Presenters will receive guidance and resources in advance of the event on the technical features of their Zoom meeting room as well as 24/7 tech support from CVENT, Inc., should it be needed.

Please direct questions regarding the application or application process to Noshin Ahmed at NAhmed@connecticutchildrens.org. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance after the Help Me Grow Forum Planning Committee reviews all proposals by early August.

For more details on topic based networking requirements please visit the National Center website: https://helpmegrownational.org/our-affiliate-network/annual-forum/

1. Name of person who will be leading topic-based networking session:

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2. Lead Representative's Title, Organization:

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3. Lead Representative's Email Address:

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4. Name(s) of any collaborators who will be joining for the topic-based networking session: (if applicable)

5. Collaborator(s) Title, Organization:

6. Collaborator(s) email address:

7. Affiliate (if applicable):

8. Discussion Topic

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9. Title for Proposed Topic Based Networking Session:

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10. Rationale for Topic (100 words):

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11. Description (75 words):

**Please note that this description will be populated into the event platform and viewed by all Forum attendees .

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12. Provide at least two (2) learning objectives for the networking session:
Learning objectives should describe what participants will discuss while particpating in the topic based networking session and/or learn (knowledge gained). The specific learning objectives must be measurable.

**Use words like: Analyze, design, prepare, apply, develop, etc.

For example: Participants will be able to list ways children practice fine motor developmental skills, or participants will be able to demonstrate a strengths-based approach when communicating with parents about a child's behavior.

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13. Please select the top two audience(s) that best fit your proposed session:

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Care Coordinator/Call Specialists/Care Navigator

Child Health Care Provider Outreach Coordinators

Community & Family Outreach Coordinators

Evaluators/Researchers

Funders

HMG State Lead

HMG System Lead

Policy or Advocacy Professionals

Community Partners

Early Childhood Specialist

Referral Coordinator

Other

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