Submission Rules & Instructions

1. The same proposal may not be submitted multiple times. (e.g. a proposal submitted as 60-Minute Education Session and also submitted as a 30-Minute Poster Session, etc.)
2. An individual may not be listed on more than three (3) ACA Conference Session (excludes invited sessions).
3. The primary presenter must be a current ACA member in good standing. ACA will verify your membership, so please make sure it is current and remains current for the duration of the conference (through March 2025).
4. The primary presenter is the contact person and is responsible for notifying all co-presenters of acceptance, rejection, scheduling and any other information provided by ACA. The primary presenter's email address is the primary form of communication.
5. Presenters must identify with one of the following three (3) specific categories related to relevant education and/or experience:
   • Category 1. Presenter must: (a) Hold a graduate degree in a mental health field from a regionally accredited educational institution; and (b) Be qualified by appropriate education, experience, and/or training to present the particular subject matter.
   • Category 2. Presenter must: (a) Hold a graduate degree from a regionally accredited educational institution directly related to the subject matter presented; and (b) Be qualified by appropriate education, experience, and/or training to present the particular subject matter.
   • Category 3. Presenter must: (a) Be qualified by appropriate education, experience, and/or training to present the particular subject matter.
6. Presenters are responsible for all travel expenses including, but not limited to, lodging, transportation, and meals.
7. Presenters may not charge a separate attendance fee.
8. Presenters may not submit presentations that are in nature promoting a product or service or sell any products or services during the session. Presenters who wish to sell products or services must purchase exhibit space.
9. Presenters must be able to attend the ACA 2025 Conference & Expo and be available to present any day/time during the conference.
10. Presenters must register for the Conference by February 14, 2025 to present. Presenters that do not register by this deadline will not be listed in the Conference Program or be allowed to present. The primary presenter is to update ACA of any presenter changes by February 14, 2025. Changes after February 14, 2025 must be reported to ACA but may not be reflected in the Conference Program.
11. Presentation materials must be original to the presenter or used by permission of the copyright holder. This includes, but is not limited to, movie, television, commercial, social media video clips, photographs, and music. Presenters grant ACA the right to use these materials in any manner consistent with professional development.
12. Presenters must submit handout(s) electronically by March 7, 2025 to be posted online for attendees to access.
13. Presenters attest the information provided (including literature and research data) are true, accurate and will adhere to the 2014 ACA Code of Ethics<
14. Recording of a live session is prohibited without written consent from ACA. ACA reserves the right to edit session title, description, and additional promotional information for style and consistency.

By submitting a conference proposal, all presenters have and agree to the above rules and instructions.