The Executive Board of the Georgia Educational Research Association invites you to submit a paper presentation, panel, or symposium proposal for the 34th Annual Meeting of the Georgia Educational Research Association (GERA) to be held on Friday, October 23, 2009, at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah, Georgia. Proposals representative of scholarly inquiry relative to contemporary issues in education are welcomed.

In concurrence with our national organization, the American Educational Research Association, the theme of the annual meeting of GERA, 2009, is "Disciplined Inquiry: Education Research in the Circle of Knowledge.”

Our Luncheon Program will focus on the future of GERA as a vital resource for the educational community in our state.

All presentation proposals must be submitted online. All submissions must be limited to 600 words (12 pt. font) including references. Proposals should address briefly all major aspects of presentation (e.g., statement of purpose, method (if applicable), conclusions).

Proposals are being accepted through midnight EST September 4, 2009.

You are encouraged to enter a completed paper to compete for the 2009 Outstanding Student Research Award or the 2009 Distinguished Paper Award. See the links listed on the left for complete directions.

Your continued membership and involvement are essential to the vitality of GERA, a state affiliate of the American Educational Research Association and one of Georgia's most dynamic research organizations. The broad range of disciplines represented by GERA membership includes education, psychology, statistics, sociology, history, economics, philosophy, anthropology, and political science.

Join us for GERA at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah to share your research in progress. Attend and participate in multiple research presentations and meet with your valued colleagues from around the state to collaborate, plan, and renew friendships.

Please mark your calendar and inform your colleagues and students of the opportunity to attend and present at this year's meeting.

Registration and Accommodation Links including driving directions may be found at links on this website.

Margie Yates, GERA President
LaGrange College