2026 CE Events Presentation Proposal Application

2026-2027 Continuing Education Presentation Proposal Application

The MPA Education and Training Committee is accepting proposals for 2026 and 2027 CE presentations. Please complete this form if you are interested in or have been invited to present at a Minnesota Psychological Association event. Proposals from MPA members and nonmembers are welcome. Review of proposals is ongoing as we continue to schedule into 2027.
Before you begin, please ensure you have the following information and files:
- Your Curriculum Vitae (CV), highlighting your expertise in the topic
- A summary of your presentation
- Your professional biography
- The learning objectives for your presentation (at least 2 learning objectives for a one-hour Lunch & Learn and 4 learning objectives for a three-hour Friday Forum)
- A professional headshot
If you are unable to complete this form in one sitting, scroll to the final signature page and click SAVE to return later and finish it.

Our Continuing Education sessions are conducted as a Zoom Webinar. Interactions between the presenters and the audience are exclusively done through the Q&A feature. Attendees can ask questions or make comments in the Q&A, but are not able to speak freely.

Presenters will be expected to send their PPT file to MPA staff one week before the event date and meet with MPA staff the week prior for a rehearsal and tech check.

Lunch & Learn Presentations will be given a $100 honorarium. Friday Forum Presentations will be given a $500 honorarium.

Review of proposals began on Tuesday, September 2, but proposals can still be submitted.
Name of Person Submitting Information (INFORMATION ON ALL SPEAKERS WILL BE ENTERED BELOW)*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Please read below paragraph and initial to acknowledge.
MPA is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. MPA maintains responsibility for its programs and their content. Each section of information in the proposal form is required. By providing a copy of this information to MPA and initialing below, you acknowledge you comply with APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists

(see http://www.apa.org/ethics/code2002.html.)
Initials*

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Program/Session Title*
Up to 15 words
Section 1

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Please explain clearly and make sure the description highlights content in all the learning objectives. This will be used for marketing purposes as well.
Program Description (Up to 500 words)*

Up to 500 words0/500
Section 2

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Use the following guidlines in determining the minimum number of learning objectives based on the length of your proposed program:
- 2 or more learning objectives for a one-hour Lunch & Learn
- 4 or more learning objectives for a three-hour Friday Forum
Begin each learning objective with an active verb such as apply, demonstrate, analyze, recognize, explain, list, describe, compare. Learning objectives must be measureable. Avoid verbs such as understand, learn, and appreciate.
Learning Objective #1*
Learning Objective #2*
Learning Objective #3*
Write in N/A if not needed.
Learning Objective #4*
Write in N/A if not needed.
Learning Objective #5*
Write in N/A if not needed.
Section 3
Program content focuses on application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods having overall consistent and credible empirical support in the contemporary peer reviewed scientific literature beyond those publications devoted primarily to promoting the approach.Program content focuses on ethical, legal, statutory or regulatory policies, guidelines, and standards that impact psychological practice, education, or research.Program content focuses on topics related to psychological practice, education, or research other than application of psychological assessment and/or intervention methods that are supported by contemporary scholarship grounded in established research procedures.
Explain your above choice and how it applies to your presentation's content. *
Section 4

REFERENCES

Provide at least three (3) current (e.g., within the past 10 years), relevant, peer-reviewed references in APA-style citation, which supports the evidence-base for the content covered in this proposed program.

If you utilized a large language model (e.g., ChatGPT) to assist in generating references, please ensure all sources are verified for accuracy and credibility.
Reference #1*
Reference #2*
Reference #3*
Reference #4*
Write in N/A if not needed
Reference #5*
Write in N/A if not needed
Reference #6*
Write in N/A if not needed
All other references can be listed here*
Write in N/A if not needed
Section 5
Introductory: Assumes post-doctoral education status and limited familiarity with topic.Intermediate: Assumes post-doctoral education status and general familiarity with topic.Advanced: Assumes post-doctoral education status and some specialized knowledge of topic.
Who are the target audiences for this program?
One- (1) hour Lunch & LearnThree- (3) hour Friday Forum
YesNo
Section 6
Name of Presenter #1*

First NameLast Name
Spell your name phonetically
Email*
example@example.com
Address where honorarium should be mailed after the presentation.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
YesNo
Please list your licensure(s)*
Up to 15 words
MemberNon MemberDon't Know
Section 7

PROFESSIONAL BIO

Your bio must include the following information:
- Your highest degree, degree area, and institution
- If you are a student, list information for your faculty advisor or faculty member who supervised your work.
- Current primary affiliation and position
- Tailor your bio to show your expertise in the presenting topic
Brief bio (125 words):*

125 words0/130
Section 8

Potential Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Definition of “Potential Conflict of Interest”: A potential conflict of interest exists when an individual or an entity has two or more legal, financial or other interests that may be inconsistent with each and that may adversely affect or limit the quality of the services being provided to the MPA. Examples include authorship of a book or other material on a topic of concern to the MPA, or significant involvement with a business or organization that adversely affects the MPA From the following statements, choose your answers to this section, and include the appropriate declarations on a slide at the beginning of your presentation:*

I have no potential conflicts of interest to report.I have the following potential conflicts of interest: (list all from past 12 months)
Describe the conflict of interest, what was received, and for what role:
125 words
Disclosure of Author Use of Artificial Intelligence
Effective January 1, 2025, the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education Sponsor Approval (CESA) requires the disclosure of author use of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating presentations, and a declaration that the author has adequately researched the topical material to ensure accuracy. (e.g. ChatGPT was used to summarize recent research, generate bullet summaries on recent research for slides 3, 4, 5, 6, and to check for errors and suggest revisions for all slides.)*

I will notify Minnesota Psychological Association one week before my presentation to inform them if artificial intelligence (AI) was used in generating my presentation.I have researched the material for this presentation and included accurate and appropriate references.
Section 9
Attach a resume or CV for Presenter #1. (PDF preferred)*

Cancelof
Attach a headshot image of Presenter #1.*

Cancelof
YesNo
- Name of Presenter #2
  
  First NameLast Name
- Spell your name phonetically
- Email
  example@example.com
- Address where honorarium should be mailed after the conference.
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- YesNo
- Please list your licensure(s)
  Up to 15 words
- MemberNon MemberNone
- PROFESSIONAL BIO
  
  Your bio must include the following information:
  - Your highest degree, degree area, and institution
  - If you are a student, list information for your faculty advisor or faculty member who supervised your work.
  - Current primary affiliation and position
  - Tailor your bio to show your expertise in the presenting topic
- Brief bio (125 words):
  
  125 words0/125
- Potential Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Definition of “Potential Conflict of Interest”: A potential conflict of interest exists when an individual or an entity has two or more legal, financial or other interests that may be inconsistent with each and that may adversely affect or limit the quality of the services being provided to the MPA. Examples include authorship of a book or other material on a topic of concern to the MPA, or significant involvement with a business or organization that adversely affects the MPA From the following statements, choose your answers to this section, and include the appropriate declarations on a slide at the beginning of your presentation:
  
  I have no potential conflicts of interest to report.I have the following potential conflicts of interest: (list all from past 12 months)
- Describe the conflict of interest, what was received, and for what role:
  125 words
- Disclosure of Author Use of Artificial Intelligence
- Effective January 1, 2025, the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education Sponsor Approval (CESA) requires the disclosure of author use of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating presentations, and a declaration that the author has adequately researched the topical material to ensure accuracy. (e.g. ChatGPT was used to summarize recent research, generate bullet summaries on recent research for slides 3, 4, 5, 6, and to check for errors and suggest revisions for all slides.)
  
  I will notify Minnesota Psychological Association one week before my presentation to inform them if artificial intelligence (AI) was used in generating my presentation.I have researched the material for this presentation and included accurate and appropriate references.
- List all AI tools used and for what purposes:
- Attach a resume or CV for Presenter #2. (PDF preferred)
  
  Cancelof
- Attach a headshot image of Presenter #2.
  
  Cancelof
- YesNo
- Name of Presenter #3
  
  First NameLast Name
- Spell your name phonetically
- Email
  example@example.com
- Address where honorarium should be mailed after the conference.
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- YesNo
- Please list your licensure(s)
  Up to 15 words
- MemberNon MemberNone
- PROFESSIONAL BIO
  
  Your bio must include the following information:
  - Your highest degree, degree area, and institution
  - If you are a student, list information for your faculty advisor or faculty member who supervised your work.
  - Current primary affiliation and position
  - Tailor your bio to show your expertise in the presenting topic
- Brief bio (125 words):
  
  125 words0/125
- Potential Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Definition of “Potential Conflict of Interest”: A potential conflict of interest exists when an individual or an entity has two or more legal, financial or other interests that may be inconsistent with each and that may adversely affect or limit the quality of the services being provided to the MPA. Examples include authorship of a book or other material on a topic of concern to the MPA, or significant involvement with a business or organization that adversely affects the MPA From the following statements, choose your answers to this section, and include the appropriate declarations on a slide at the beginning of your presentation:
  
  I have no potential conflicts of interest to report.I have the following potential conflicts of interest: (list all from past 12 months)
- Describe the conflict of interest, what was received, and for what role:
  125 words
- Disclosure of Author Use of Artificial Intelligence
- Effective January 1, 2025, the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education Sponsor Approval (CESA) requires the disclosure of author use of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating presentations, and a declaration that the author has adequately researched the topical material to ensure accuracy. (e.g. ChatGPT was used to summarize recent research, generate bullet summaries on recent research for slides 3, 4, 5, 6, and to check for errors and suggest revisions for all slides.)
  
  I will notify Minnesota Psychological Association one week before my presentation to inform them if artificial intelligence (AI) was used in generating my presentation.I have researched the material for this presentation and included accurate and appropriate references.
- Attach a resume or CV for Presenter #3. (PDF preferred)
  
  Cancelof
- Attach a headshot image of Presenter #3.
  
  Cancelof
- YesNo
- Name of Presenter #4
  
  First NameLast Name
- Spell your name phonetically
- Email
  example@example.com
- Address where honorarium should be mailed after the conference.
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- YesNo
- Please list your licensure(s)
  Up to 15 words
- MemberNon MemberNone
- PROFESSIONAL BIO
  
  Your bio must include the following information:
  - Your highest degree, degree area, and institution
  - If you are a student, list information for your faculty advisor or faculty member who supervised your work.
  - Current primary affiliation and position
  - Tailor your bio to show your expertise in the presenting topic
- Brief bio (125 words):
  
  125 words0/125
- Potential Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Definition of “Potential Conflict of Interest”: A potential conflict of interest exists when an individual or an entity has two or more legal, financial or other interests that may be inconsistent with each and that may adversely affect or limit the quality of the services being provided to the MPA. Examples include authorship of a book or other material on a topic of concern to the MPA, or significant involvement with a business or organization that adversely affects the MPA From the following statements, choose your answers to this section, and include the appropriate declarations on a slide at the beginning of your presentation:
  
  I have no potential conflicts of interest to report.I have the following potential conflicts of interest: (list all from past 12 months)
- Describe the conflict of interest, what was received, and for what role:
  125 words
- Disclosure of Author Use of Artificial Intelligence
- Effective January 1, 2025, the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education Sponsor Approval (CESA) requires the disclosure of author use of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating presentations, and a declaration that the author has adequately researched the topical material to ensure accuracy. (e.g. ChatGPT was used to summarize recent research, generate bullet summaries on recent research for slides 3, 4, 5, 6, and to check for errors and suggest revisions for all slides.)
  
  I will notify Minnesota Psychological Association one week before my presentation to inform them if artificial intelligence (AI) was used in generating my presentation.I have researched the material for this presentation and included accurate and appropriate references.
- Attach a resume or CV for Presenter #4. (PDF preferred)
  
  Cancelof
- Attach a headshot image of Presenter #4.
  
  Cancelof
- AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC RECORDING AND USE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM CONTENT
  
  This AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC RECORDING AND USE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM CONTENT (“the Agreement”) is made as of the date of signature below. This agreement is written in compliance with MPA's Antitrust and Conflict of Interest policies.For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned who is the author and presenter of a Continuing Education Program “Presenter” hereby irrevocably grants to the Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA) and its agents (together, the "MPA"):
- 1. The right to photograph, record, tape, or otherwise reproduce in any manner the Presenter’s continuing education presentation content ("the Product"), entitled:
  
  2. The right hereafter to use his/her appearance, likeness, voice, approved biography and name (but no other personal data) in context (i.e., in a manner that, in the exercise of normal good faith and judgment, does not misrepresent, distort, caricature or ridicule him or her) solely in connection with the exploitation of the Product in all forms and media throughout the world, including, but not limited to, internet broadcast, video files) and all other ancillary or derivative rights in the Product (including, without limitation, print publication, merchandising, and sound recordings); and
  
  3. The right hereafter to use his/her appearance, likeness, voice and name (but no other personal data) in any way MPA deems appropriate, for any advertising, publicity, or promotional use or purpose solely in connection with the Product, but subject to the limitation to in-context use more fully described in the preceding paragraph.
  
  4. The undersigned hereby releases and discharges MPA, of and from each and every claim, demand, debt, liability, cost, and expense of every kind or character arising from or based in whole or in part upon the MPA, and the distribution, advertising, promotion and exploitation thereof. The undersigned further hereby releases, waives and discharges MPA and Metro State University of St. Paul, Minnesota from all liability of whatever kind or nature and from any and all present or future loss or damage, and any claims, liens, demands, causes or action, debts, liabilities, expenses, suits or judgment arising therefrom or related in any way to the Product and covenants not to sue MPA in connection therewith. The undersigned also waives any rights of inspection, approval or "moral rights" in connection with the Product. MPA has no obligation to utilize the rights granted by this Release nor to make any payment to the undersigned in connection therewith.
  
  The undersigned reserves the right to use the Product for other lawful purposes in addition to those contemplated by this Agreement.
  
  Confirm that I have the right to enter into this Agreement, that I am not restricted by any commitments to third parties, and that MPA has no financial commitment or obligations to me as a result of this Agreement beyond the agreed upon Friday Forum honorarium of $500 or Lunch & Learn of $75. I hereby give all clearances, copyright and otherwise, for the use of my name, likeness, image, voice, appearance and performance embodied in the Product. I expressly release and indemnify MPA and its officers, employees, agents and designees from any and all claims known or unknown arising from any claim arising out of any commitment that I have to a third party that would restrict me from the performance of this Agreement. The rights granted MPA herein are in perpetuity.
  
  This Agreement may be amended only by mutual written agreement of MPA and the undersigned.
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- The undersigned represents that he/she/they is over 18 years of age, that he/she/they has read this Release and fully understands the meaning and effect of this Release, and that he/she/they, intending to be legally bound, has signed this release. *
  
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- The speaker(s)/presenter(s) of this presentation believe in good faith that their content and materials constitute Fair Use as per Copyright Act of 1976, Title 17 United States Copyright Section 107. Speaker(s)/Presenter(s) understand that permission from the copyright owner should be obtained if the content and materials go beyond Fair Use and should be sent to the MPA Office.*
  
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2026-2027 Continuing Education Presentation Proposal Application

Please read below paragraph and initial to acknowledge.

AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRONIC RECORDING AND USE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM CONTENT