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ATA School Outreach Contest

Join ATA's School Outreach movement and start educating clients one classroom at a time.

It's easy, it's fun, and it's free!

Make a School Outreach presentation during the 2020-2021 school year, and you could win a free registration to ATA’s 62nd Annual Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota (October 27-30, 2021).

Here’s how to enter

1. Visit ATA's School Outreach Presentations section for information on setting up a presentation, ready-made presentation materials for download, and speaking tips.


2. Choose the age level you like the best and download a presentation, or use the resources on the School Outreach web page to round out your own material.


3. Speak on translation and/or interpreting careers at a school or university anywhere in the world—in person or virtually—between August 1, 2020 and July 19, 2021.


4. Get someone to take a picture of you in the classroom, if you are presenting in person. For virtual presentations, take a screenshot of your session or a picture of you presenting at your computer.


5. The contest winner is selected based on the quality of their photo and the description of their ATA School Outreach presentation experience. See below for guidelines and tips.


6. Send your picture electronically to the ATA School Outreach Program or mail your entry to 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 590, Alexandria, VA 22314 along with the ATA School Outreach Contest Entry Form. You must be a member of ATA or an ATA-affiliated organization to enter


7. Your entry will not be considered until both the form and the photo are received. Note that the entry form requires your signature to confirm that you have received all necessary permissions to distribute your photo.
   
   
8. You may submit multiple entries.

Contest Deadline

The deadline for submissions is July 19, 2021. The winner will be contacted no later than August 20, 2021.

Photo and Contest Guidelines

The ATA School Outreach Contest winner is selected based on the quality of their photo and the description of their ATA School Outreach presentation experience. The contest recognizes a presenter who engages their audience with a great presentation and wows us with a photo that captures the experience!

Wondering how to capture a contest-worthy photo of your ATA School Outreach presentation? Whether you're presenting in person or virtually, we're here to help. See below for some tips, and feel free to contact us with any questions.

Note: the contest entry form requires your signature to confirm that you have received all necessary permissions to distribute your photo. Please discuss the photo and contest with the teacher and presentation participants as necessary before your presentation.

Tips for Taking a Winning Shot

• The ideal photograph captures the fun of translation and interpreting, your passion for the profession, and the interest and engagement of your audience.


• The photo may be reprinted in The ATA Chronicle and other ATA promotional materials, so aim for a clear, high-quality shot.


• Make sure the photo clearly shows that you're talking about translation and/or interpreting. This could include signs, books, craft activities, or other props and decorations.


• Include yourself and one or more students in the photo. If confidentiality concerns prevent you from showing students' faces, you could try a photo from the back of the classroom that shows you speaking to the group.


• For screenshots of virtual presentations, ask all attendees to look into their camera lens and pose for the photo.


• Plan the photo ahead of time: who will take it (the teacher, one of the students, or someone else), and when.


• Take a few shots so that you have a variety of options to choose from. Remember that you can submit multiple photos with your entry if you can't decide which one you like best!

Questions?

Contact School Outreach Program Coordinator Meghan Konkol or send an email to schooloutreach@atanet.org.

More!

• What is the ATA School Outreach program? Watch the video.
• Go behind the scenes. Read the school outreach profiles.
• Hear from those who've already made the trip back to school. Go to the video.
• Earn ATA Continuing Education Points for your School Outreach Presentation.
• Learn how presenters used resource materials. Check out the stories.
• Follow the step-by-step guide to giving a presentation. See the on-demand webinar.
• Get more tips about the contest and sharing your career. Listen to the podcast.
• Attend a virtual school outreach presentation. Watch the video.