Poster Submissions

1. Background, Rationale & Objective (10 points)

The opening section clearly situates the work within relevant scholarship and/or practice. 

The abstract:

• Demonstrates awareness of relevant literature, frameworks, or current practices

• Clearly articulates the problem, tension, or gap being addressed

• Establishes the rationale for the study or initiative

• States a focused and well-defined research question, objective, or purpose

• Aligns the stated objective logically with the identified gap

High-scoring abstracts will show thoughtful engagement with existing scholarship and clearly explain what the project set out to examine, explore, or improve — and why that matters.

2. Methods / Approach (10 points)

The methods or approach are described with clarity and sufficient detail to understand how the work was conducted. 

The abstract:

• Clearly describes the design, context, participants (if applicable), and setting

• Explains data collection strategies or implementation processes

• Identifies analytic approaches or evaluation strategies, where relevant

• Demonstrates alignment between the stated objective and the methodological approach

• For innovation or practice-focused submissions, this section should clearly describe how the initiative was designed, implemented, and evaluated.

High-scoring abstracts will show methodological rigor appropriate to the question and field of inquiry.

3. Findings / Outcomes (10 points)

This section presents the outcomes of the work in a clear and organized manner. 

The abstract:

• Reports results or outcomes that directly address the stated objective

• Presents data or evidence without overinterpretation

• Maintains alignment with the methods described

• Uses specific findings rather than general statements (where applicable)

High-scoring abstracts will provide clear evidence of what was learned, observed, or achieved.

4. Interpretation, Context & Implications (10 points)

The final section thoughtfully interprets the findings and situates them within the broader educational context. 

The abstract:

• Links interpretation explicitly to the reported findings

• Connects the work to relevant scholarship, theory, or practice

• Discusses implications for educators, learners, institutions, or the field

• Communicates impact clearly without overstating the contribution

High-scoring abstracts will demonstrate critical reflection and clearly articulate how the work contributes meaningfully to educational practice or scholarship. 

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES

Abstract Preparation:

• Abstract must represent original work.  Previously published work will not be accepted unless the abstract represents further progression of the published research

• Abstract can be submitted as a Microsoft Word or PDF document in English

• Ensure the names, institutions, and email addresses of all co‐authors are included.

• Abstract body should be a minimum of 300 characters and maximum of 2,200 characters, excluding spaces...text only (No images or table included in abstract)

• Be certain your abstract includes all the necessary elements...a recommendation is to carefully review the scoring rubric in the next section.  

• There is no option for a virtual poster at this time.

Authorship:

• You may be first author or co-author of multiple abstracts provided that each submission represents an independent research question.

• Note:  the abstract submitter is listed as the first author and presenting author. There can only be ONE presenting author. 

• Ensure that all authors who contributed to the work are included. Authors’ names should be entered as they would appear in the published abstract

• Trainees should confirm with advisors that the authors’ names and author order are complete and correct.

Submission:

• All abstracts must be submitted electronically through the registration form. 

• Please note:  Submitting an abstract does not register you for the conference. You must register for the conference (before March 15) to be able to present your abstract during the conference.

• See registration tab for more details.

• All submitters will be notified by April 15, 2026 of the specific date and timeslot for their poster presentation. 

In the meantime, please make your registration, travel and housing arrangements as soon as possible. 

The CARE poster submission review committee, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to decline abstracts regarded as inappropriate.

Abstract Fees

• There is a $20 non-refundable submission fee for each submitted abstract. Payment is required at time of registration

• Changing the author information, the order of the authors, or removing authors after submission will incur a revision fee of $10.

• Withdrawing an abstract after April 1, 2026 will incur an additional $15 fee.