CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Fusion is a three-day professional development conference with inspiring keynotes, hands-on learning with subject matter experts, and practical, educator-led sessions. Join fellow district and building leaders and classroom teachers to exchange bold ideas for improving student growth and maximizing the impact of your NWEA® solutions

This event thrives because of educators like you. We want your passion and big ideas—please consider submitting a presentation today!

Why you should present

• Knowledge sharing. Share your findings or insights with an enthusiastic, supportive audience.
• Collaboration. Meet and connect with educators from around the corner and around the globe.
• Visibility. Increase visibility and recognition for your school or system, bolstering retention and recruitment efforts.

Should your session be accepted, you will receive one complimentary registration to the main conference.  (See details in the FAQ document.)

Session Criteria

Presenters behind unforgettable Fusion presentations:

Audience insights

When developing your proposal, consider the diverse audience of educators who attend the event. 

• Roles: Administrators, building-level leaders, classroom teachers
• Data/product knowledge: Novice, moderate, advanced/expert level
• Products & resources: MAP® Growth™, MAP Reading Fluency™, Professional Learning

Session proposals will be evaluated against these criteria.

Session Categories

Please review this year’s session categories and ensure your submission aligns to one of these categories prior to submission. 

CATEGORIES:​

• MAP Growth for leaders​
• MAP Reading Fluency for leaders​
• Building data-informed cultures
• Professional learning: supporting diverse learning needs
• Reading & ELA: using data to inform instruction
• Math: using data to inform instruction

• MAP Growth for leaders
  
  Being a district or school leader takes dedication and vision, and MAP® Growth™ data helps leaders like you to drive impactful change. Share your success story and strategies for achieving positive outcomes!
•  MAP Reading Fluency for leaders
  
  Have you used MAP Reading Fluency™ data to enhance literacy outcomes and support teachers? Share your own experience and insights on driving literacy success in your school or district.
•  Building data-informed cultures
  
  We know that fostering a data-informed culture that emphasizes transparency and collaboration is key for student success. Share your best practices, success stories, and methods for integrating data into daily decision-making and instructional planning.
• Professional learning: supporting diverse learning needs
  
  Just like students, educators have diverse learning needs. Share your story about NWEA® Professional Learning and inspire other leaders with fresh ideas that can meet their teachers’ and students’ needs.
   
• Reading & ELA: using data to inform instruction
  
  Calling all principals, coordinators, coaches, and teachers! Share your success stories, pro-tips, and strategies for using MAP Reading Fluency and MAP Growth data to help students succeed in ELA.
   
• Math: using data to inform instruction
  
  Let's talk math! The best math teachers integrate data into their decision-making to achieve great results. Share your success stories and strategies to help other math educators replicate your success and improve student outcomes.

Submission Deadlines

• Submission deadline: March 21, 2025
• Acceptance notification: April 25, 2025
• Notification of session schedule: May 12, 2025

Download the FAQ document for specific requirements and additional considerations.

Have questions? Your NWEA Fusion team is ready to help.

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