2026 NEYDS Call for Presentations

2026 NEYD Summit Call for Presentations
Thank you for submitting a session for consideration at the June 9th New England Youth Diversion Summit at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH.

Contact Info: Lori Walter (events@nhcourtdiversion.org) or 657-332-3317

Submission Deadline: 11:59pm, January 19, 2026

You will receive an email upon your successful submission of this online form.

You may save or submit the form and return to it to make edits until 11:59pm on January 19, 2026. IMPORTANT: If you submit the form and return to make edits, please be sure to proceed through to the end and click SUBMIT again, otherwise your changes will not be saved.

Notification of Decision: Submitters will be notified via email regarding the status of their proposal by February 20, 2026. Please do not contact us prior to this date to check on the status.

Section 1: Session Information
Proposed Session Title
Submit a concise and compelling title that reflects the content of your session. Creativity is encouraged. The Planning Committee reserves the right to request modifications or provide an alternative title if needed to ensure clarity and alignment with the overall program.
Session Title *
Proposal Narrative
Your narrative should clearly and comprehensively outline your session. It must:
- Explain the relevance of the topic to the Summit themes and target audience;
- Identify how the material supports the goals of the event, including youth-centered, equitable, and effective diversion practices;
- Provide sufficient detail for reviewers to understand the scope, structure, and intended outcomes of the session.
This section will be used to assess the strength and fit of your proposal, so please be specific and thorough.
Proposal Narrative*
Session Description (for publication)
Provide a brief 3–5 sentence summary that accurately describes the purpose, focus, and value of your session. This description will be used in promotional materials, the agenda, and the event program, and should be written in clear, participant-focused language.
Session Description*

Section 2: Session Information
Learning Outcomes
Provide at least one measurable learning outcome, written from the participant’s perspective.

Outcomes should describe what participants will be able to do as a result of attending the session—not what the presenters intend to cover.

Example: “Following this session, participants will be able to identify three critical components of Alternative Peer Groups and explain the benefits of youth peer support models.”
Learning Outcome 1*
Learning Outcome 2
Learning Outcome 3
Content Level
Indicate the level of knowledge for which your session is designed.
Level*

Basic – Introductory overview of the topicIntermediate – More detailed exploration or application of the topicAdvanced – In-depth analysis and/or practical application designed for experienced practitioners
Audience Engagement
Describe the methods you will use to actively engage participants during your session. Examples may include small-group discussions, case studies, interactive activities, polls, facilitated dialogue, reflection exercises, or other participatory strategies that enhance learning and application.
Engagement Strategy/Methods*

Section 3: Bibliography
All proposals must include three (3) current resources—published within the last five years—that will be cited in your presentation, shared with participants as supplemental references, and/or have been used to prepare your presentation. Resources should be formatted using a bibliography style citation. There should be 3 different resources provided.

These resources are a requirement on our Continuing Education applications.
Books
Journal Articles
Web Resource
Did you submit at least 3 resources above?

If you did not, you will have until January 19, 2026 to submit your final resources through this system. Your submission will be considered incomplete without this information. Please be aware this information is required for our continuing education applications. We appreciate your cooperation in gathering all of the necessry information.

Section 4: Lead Presenter/Moderator

You are required to provide the following information for the lead presenter.
Full Name*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast Name
Credentials*
Title*
Agency/Organization*
Phone Number*
E-mail*
example@example.com
Highest Education Degree Acquired*
*Highest Education Degree & Year Completed: This information is a requirement on our Continuing Education applications.
Year Degree Acquired*
*Highest Education Degree & Year Completed: This information is a requirement on our Continuing Education applications.
Biography*
This bio will be published online and in materials.
Upload Resume/CV*

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Section 5: Co-presenters / Panelists

You are required to provide complete information for each presenter, panelist, or moderator included in your proposal. The online submission system allows you to add up to four (4) presenters/panelists. All presenters, panelists, and moderators must be identified in the original proposal. Please ensure that each individual has confirmed their availability and understands they are being proposed as part of the session. If the session is selected, each person listed will be required to sign a Presenter Agreement in order to participate in the Summit program.
Do you have co-presenters or panelists to add?*

YesNo

Section 5: Co-presenter / Panelist 1
Co-presenter / Panelist 1
Full Name*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast Name
Credentials*
Title*
Agency/Organization*
Phone Number*
E-mail*
example@example.com
Highest Education Degree Acquired*
Year Degree Acquired*
*Highest Education Degree & Year Completed: This information is a requirement on our Continuing Education applications.
Biography - This bio will be published online and in materials. *
This bio will be published online and in materials.
Upload Resume/CV*

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Do you have another co-presenters or panelists to add?*

YesNo

Section 5: Co-presenter / Panelist 2
Full Name*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast Name
Credentials*
Title*
Agency/Organization*
Phone Number*
E-mail*
example@example.com
Highest Education Degree Acquired*
Year Degree Acquired*
*Highest Education Degree & Year Completed: This information is a requirement on our Continuing Education applications.
Biography - This bio will be published online and in materials. *
This bio will be published online and in materials.
Upload Resume/CV*

Cancelof
Do you have another co-presenters or panelists to add?*

YesNo

Section 5: Co-presenter / Panelist 3
Full Name*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast Name
Credentials*
Title*
Agency/Organization*
Phone Number*
E-mail*
example@example.com
Highest Education Degree Acquired*
Year Degree Acquired*
*Highest Education Degree & Year Completed: This information is a requirement on our Continuing Education applications.
Biography - This bio will be published online and in materials. *
This bio will be published online and in materials.
Upload Resume/CV*

Cancelof
Do you have another co-presenters or panelists to add?*

YesNo

Section 5: Co-presenter / Panelist 4
Full Name*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast Name
Credentials*
Title*
Agency/Organization*
Phone Number*
E-mail*
example@example.com
Highest Education Degree Acquired*
Year Degree Acquired*
*Highest Education Degree & Year Completed: This information is a requirement on our Continuing Education applications.
Biography - This bio will be published online and in materials. *
This bio will be published online and in materials.
Upload Resume/CV*

Cancelof

Section 6: A/V & Additional Information
If your session requires additional A/V equipment or specific technical needs, you will be asked to indicate these requirements during the submission process.
Use this section to share any additional details that may be relevant to your proposal. This may include scheduling constraints, accessibility needs, unique session considerations, or information that would help the Planning Committee better understand the strength, context, or logistics of your proposed session. Providing this information helps ensure that your session can be appropriately scheduled and supported.

Section 7: Primary Contact
Provide the full contact information for the individual submitting the proposal. This person will serve as the primary point of contact and will receive all official communications, including notification of acceptance, requests for clarification, and follow-up details.

If the submitter is also serving as a lead presenter/moderator, co-presenter, or panelist, their information must still be entered in this section in addition to completing the required presenter fields elsewhere in the submission form.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Agency/Organization*
Phone Number*
E-mail*
example@example.com

You may save or submit the form and return to it to make edits until 11:59pm on January 19, 2026.

IMPORTANT: If you submit the form and return to make edits, please be sure to proceed through to the end and click SUBMIT again, otherwise your changes will not be saved.

You will receive an email upon your successful submission of this online form.

Notification of Decision: Submitters will be notified via email regarding the status of their proposal by February 20, 2026. Please do not contact us prior to this date to check on the status.
Should be Empty:

Section 1: Session Information

Section 2: Session Information

Section 3: Bibliography

Section 4: Lead Presenter/Moderator

Section 5: Co-presenters / Panelists

Section 5: Co-presenter / Panelist 1

Co-presenter / Panelist 1

Section 5: Co-presenter / Panelist 2

Section 5: Co-presenter / Panelist 3

Section 5: Co-presenter / Panelist 4

Section 6: A/V & Additional Information

Section 7: Primary Contact