Fall 2008 Member Meeting: Partner and Sponsor Information

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1 URBAN SPECIAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP COLLABORATIVE Fall 2008 Member Meeting: Partner and Sponsor Information Identifying and Meeting the Needs of English Language Learners October 29-November 1 Sheraton Denver Denver, Colorado Promote your products and services to many of the nation s most influential urban education decision makers!

2 More than 100 urban school districts in the United States are currently members of the Collaborative, educating millions of students with and without disabilities! Each year the Collaborative hosts two national meetings where more than 250 special and general education leaders share accomplishments and challenges, and participate in leadership development activities. Our national meetings provide unique opportunities for your organization to deliver its message to many of the nation s most influential urban education decision makers. Please join us and inform our members how your products and services help enrich life opportunities for children and youth with disabilities. Who Attends the Member Meetings? Principals, Assistant Principals 4% Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents 10% 2007 Partners Teachers 2% School Psychologists, Social Workers, Specialists 16% Other Administrators 9% Columbus Education Services Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost Psychological Software Solutions Scholastic Scientific Learning Wireless Generation Special Education Coordinators/ Supervisors 24% Participants by Job Category Special Education Directors 35% 2007 Event Sponsors Cambium Learning/Sopris West Children s Progress Computer Automation Systems esped.com GoalView Harcourt Connected Learning Maximus Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative The Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative is a leadership organization designed to support school district administrators from urban communities who are responsible for leading educational programs and services that benefit students with disabilities. The Collaborative was founded in 1994 on the premise that mutual support, sharing of information and resources, and planning/problem-solving partnerships will strengthen each member school district s ability to improve outcomes for students with disabilities and other diverse learners. For more information about the Collaborative, visit Measured Progress Public Consulting Group Pearson Digital Learning Rhymes n Times Spectrum K12 Voyager Learning Over half of the 50 largest school districts in the United States are members of the Collaborative!

3 Of all the conferences I attend, this one is the best. All of the participants are qualified leads. - Sponsor Representative Partner with the Collaborative and maximize your visibility with the opportunity to present at the meeting! Collaborative Partners: $12,000 Collaborative Partners are companies who make a $12,000 yearly contribution to the Collaborative s operating budget. This opportunity is limited to eight companies who have a record of distinction for providing services and/or supports to urban school districts in their efforts to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. L L U F Partnership Benefits: The benefits of being a Collaborative Partner include the following at TWO national meetings: Opportunity to hold a focus group/information session at both meetings Half page black and white ad in both meeting programs Acknowledgment at a plenary session at both meetings Exhibit table at the Partner Expo at both meetings Two (2) free meeting registrations at both meetings One-time use of the Collaborative's member mailing list Company description, logo, and Web link displayed on the Collaborative s Web site Recognized annually in Urban Perspectives, the Collaborative s print newsletter with more than 1,500 subscribers Sign Up Now to Get on Our Waiting List for 2009! For more information, contact Sheri Brick at or sbrick@edc.org. Web Site Collaborative Partners are highlighted on the Collaborative s Web site, including a company description, logo, and Web link. Urban Perspectives Collaborative Partners are recognized each year in Urban Perspectives, the Collaborative s print newsletter published in late winter and early fall.

4 Three levels of event sponsorship provide specific, value added exposure: Collaborative Meeting Contributor: $1,500* With a $1,500 contribution, Contributors receive the following benefits: One (1) free conference registration Materials included in meeting packets Recognition and company profile in the meeting program *This introductory level is available to sponsors for only two meetings. Collaborative Meeting Supporter: $3,500 With a $3,500 contribution, Supporters receive the following benefits: Exhibit table at the Partner Expo on Friday, October 31 One (1) free conference registration Materials included in meeting packets Recognition and company profile in the meeting program At the Supporter Level, sponsors select one of the following sponsorship opportunities to underwrite for additional exposure: A meeting breakfast A meeting break Meeting program Participant packets Participant name tags Collaborative Meeting Benefactor: $6,500 With a $6,500 contribution, Benefactors receive the following benefits: Half page black and white ad in the meeting program One-time use of the Spring 2008 participant mailing list Exhibit table at the Partner Expo on Friday, October 31 Two (2) free conference registrations Materials included in meeting packets Recognition and company profile in the meeting program At the Benefactor Level, sponsors select one of the following sponsorship opportunities to underwrite for additional exposure: Meeting Reception Friday Luncheon Audio/Visual Sponsorships are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Customize Your Sponsorship! We would be happy to work with you to create a sponsorship opportunity that meets your needs, interests, and budget.

5 Fall 2008 Meeting Specifics Key Deadlines October 7, 2008: Sponsorship form and 50% deposit due Registration deadline Company profile due Meeting packet materials due Partner Expo requirements due (Supporters, Benefactors and Partners only) Program ad due (Benefactors and Partners only) Focus Group title and description due (Partners only) October 14, 2008: Registration cancellation deadline October 29, 2008: Full Payment Due The participant list will be available by October 14, 2008 for sponsors who have submitted all the required materials. October 29- November 1 Denver Sheraton Denver, Colorado Partner Expo Benefits: High Traffic Area: Exhibits are set up in close proximity to meeting events and food Limited Competition: You will be one of only vendors Onsite Visibility: Each exhibitor is introduced during a general session Registration Fees: The Collaborative will waive the meeting registration fee for one (1) company representative (Benefactors are given two [2] free registrations) from each sponsoring company. Sponsors can choose to pay for up to one (1) additional representative at $350. Additional registrations must be cancelled by October 14, 2008 in order to receive a refund. Reduced Hotel Room Rate: The Collaborative has a negotiated room rate of $ per night including taxes. Please visit asp for more information on how to make hotel reservations. The cut-off date for our negotiated room rate is October 6, Learn from our Members! We encourage sponsors to send company representatives with an interest in the meeting content, who will attend concurrent sessions and participate in the meeting. It is a great opportunity to keep up-to-date on the current issues in special education faced by our urban districts. Please ask about our Spring 2009 Member Meeting!

6 Collaborative Member Districts Arizona Deer Valley Unified School District Kyrene School District Arkansas Arkadelphia Public School District California Anaheim Union High School District Fresno Unified School District Hacienda La Puenta Unified School District Long Beach Unified School District Los Angeles Unified School District Oxnard Union High School District San Diego Unified School District San Francisco Unified School District Colorado Denver Public Schools - Northeast Connecticut Hartford Public Schools Florida School Board of Broward County School Board of Polk County Hillsborough County School District Miami-Dade County Public Schools Orange County Public Schools Georgia Atlanta Public Schools Illinois Chicago Public Schools Evanston Skokie District 65 Oak Park Public Schools Waukegan Public Schools Indiana Indianapolis Public Schools Metro School District of Lawrence Township Metro School Distcit of Pike Township Metro School District of Warren Township Metro School District of Washington Township Metro School District of Wayne Township Kentucky Jefferson County Public Schools Louisiana Recovery School District Maryland Baltimore City Public Schools Montgomery County Public Schools Prince Georges County Public Schools Massachusetts Agawam Public Schools Boston Public Schools Brockton Public Schools Cambridge Public Schools Chicopee Public Schools Everett Public Schools Fall River Public Schools Lynn Public Schools Marlboro Public Schools New Bedford Public Schools Newton Public Schools Revere Public Schools Salem Public Schools Springfield Public Schools Webster Public Schools Worcester Public Schools Michigan Detroit Public Schools Inkster Public Schools Kalamazoo Public Schools Minnesota Rochester Public Schools Saint Paul Public Schools Missouri St. Louis Public Schools Nebraska Omaha Public Schools Nevada Clark County School District Washoe County School District New Jersey Atlantic City Public Schools Jersey City Public Schools Lakewood School District Newark Public Schools Passaic Public Schools Perth Amboy Public Schools Trenton Public Schools New York NYC Community School District 75 Poughkeepsie City School District Rochester City School District Yonkers City School District North Carolina Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Durham Public Schools Ohio Akron Public Schools Canton City Schools Cincinnati Public Schools Cleveland University Heights City Schools Cleveland Municipal School District Dayton Public Schools Lakota Local Public Schools Oregon Portland Public Schools Pennsylvania School District of Philadelphia Pittsburgh Public Schools Rhode Island Central Falls School District Providence Public Schools South Carolina School District of Greenville County South Dakota Sioux Falls Public Schools Tennessee Memphis City Schools Metro Nashville Public Schools Texas Austin Independent School District Corpus Christi Independent School Dist. Dallas Independent School District Fort Worth Independent School District Houston Independent School District Humble Independent School District Northeast Independent School District Northside Independent School District Round Rock Independent School District San Antonio Independent School Dist. Utah Granite Public Schools Virginia Alexandria City Public Schools Chesterfield County Public Schools Fairfax County Public Schools Norfolk Public Schools Washington Educational Service District 112 Evergreen School District Seattle Public Schools Vancouver School District Wisconsin Madison Metropolitan School District Milwaukee Public Schools Racine Public Schools Sun Prairie Area School District Verona Area School District District of Columbia District of Columbia Public Schools U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education

7 Fall 2008 Member Meeting Sponsorship Form Contact Info: Must be received by October 7, 2008 Company Contact Name Title Address City State Zip Phone Fax Sponsorship: My company agrees to the following sponsorship level at the Fall 2008 Collaborative Member Meeting: Contributor $1,500 Supporter $3,500 Benefactor $6,500 Payment Options: Payment method: Check (payable to Education Development Center) Mastercard Visa If you prefer to pay by credit card, please call Meghan Wynne at Please reference the Urban Collaborative Spring Meeting in order to process payment. 1st choice of event or item(s) to be sponsored 2nd choice Additional Registration Fees: Each sponsorship opportunity includes one (1) free meeting registrations. My company would like to register the following additional participant (limit one) for the meeting: 1 Extra Registration $350 Send to: Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative Education Development Center, Inc. 55 Chapel Street Newton, MA Fax: For more information, contact: Sheri Brick Phone: sbrick@edc.org Extra registration fees must be cancelled by October 14, 2008 in order to receive a refund. Note: A 50% deposit is due with this sponsorship form. The balance is due October 7, Full payment must be received no later than October 29, 2008 in order to participate in the meeting. Please note: Sponsorships are accepted on a first come, first served basis and availability is subject to change. Previous year sponsors have the right of first refusal. The Collaborative reserves the right to refuse sponsorship requests as well as any specific information deemed as inappropriate to disseminate to its membership.

8 Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative Education Development Center, Inc. 55 Chapel Street Newton, MA Fax: