Sponsorships
CEC would like to thank the generous contributions of the following organizations
Sponsorships
The CEC Convention & Expo offers many exciting ways to reach out to and be remembered by your target audiences. Please review the following information and let us know your interests. CEC can customize your sponsorships to help you reach your marketing goals.
All sponsors receive the following:
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Acknowledgment in the Convention issue of TEACHING Exceptional Children and the CEC 2010 Convention & Expo Program
• Acknowledgment on the exhibits and main CEC Web sites
• Signage outside the Expo Hall
• Logo recognition during the General Session slideshow
Wednesday, April 21
Sponsorship: $3,500
Exclusive Sponsorship: $12,000
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
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The keynote presentation is the highlight of the Opening General Session and the kick-off event to the convention and expo. It is your opportunity to make a lasting impression with attendees.
Additional benefits include:
• Invitation to pre-keynote reception and a chance to meet the keynote presenter.
• Logo projected prominently on screen in ballroom before the presentation.
• Verbal recognition during general session.
• Logo on hanging aisle sign in Expo Hall.
• Free one-time use of CEC Convention & Expo preregistration.
• Opportunity to display promotional material at the “Take One” Table. |
Opening General Sesion Profesional Awards Program
Wednesday, April 21
Exclusive: $4,000
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SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE
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The CEC Professional Awards ceremony during the Opening General Session is your unique opportunity to help CEC recognize the special educators who have advanced the field and contributed to the Council in significant ways, as well as others who work on behalf of children with exceptionalities.
The CEC Professional Awards include:
• Clarissa Hug National Teacher of the Year Award
• J.E. Wallace Wallin Special Education Lifetime Achievement Award
• CEC Special Education Research Award
• CEC Outstanding Leadership Award
• CEC Business Award
• CEC Outstanding Public Service Award
Additional benefits include:
• Corporate logo featured on program booklet.
• Recognition during the awards ceremony.
• An opportunity to meet the award winners. |
Yes I Can! Awards Reception
Friday, April 23
Sponsorship: $3,500
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SPONSORSHIP
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The reception immediately follows the awards ceremony and all award winners, their families, and special guests are invited. Who knows what could happen this year, but in past years, award recipients have treated attendees to special impromptu performances. Don’t miss the opportunity to sponsor this special event.
Additional benefits include:
• Recognition at the Yes I Can! Awards Ceremony.
• Corporate logo featured on signage at the entrance to the reception.
• Four invitations to the reception to meet the winners and their families. |
ConnEctions Cafe
Sponsorship: $3,500
Exclusive Sponsorship: $7,500
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SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE |
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Open during Expo hours, the ConnECtions Café is the hub for attendees to check e-mail, update their Facebook status, Tweet, and Blog about their Conventions experience.
Additional benefits include:
• Corporate Web site set as the home page.
• Hanging sign with logo over the ConnECtions Café.
• Opportunity to distribute promotional materials within the ConnECtions Café.
• Free one-time use of CEC Convention & Expo preregistration lis |
Zen Den
Sponsorship: $3,500
Exclusive Sponsorship: $10,000
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SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE |
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Show your support of special education professionals by sponsoring the new CEC Zen Den. The Zen Den will house massage therapists ready to give attendees a free massage and help them de-stress. Foot massage stations will also be set up for attendees as they wait. What a great way to show your investment in the field.
Additional benefits include:
• Hanging sign with logo over the Zen Den.
• Opportunity to distribute promotional materials at the Zen Den.
• Drive traffic to your booth by creating tickets for the Zen Den. |
Student Scholarship Fundraiser
Thursday, April 22
Sponsorship: $1,000
Exclusive Sponsorship: $3,500
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SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE |
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Each year, CEC recognizes students who have made outstanding contributions in service to CEC and exceptional children. The fundraiser for student
scholarships and awards is held to honor the recipients and to generate income for this program. Both professionals and students participate in this popular
event. Your investment in the field will help secure the workforce for years to come|
Aditional benefits include:
• Opportunity to briefly address the audience at the opening of the fundraiser (for the first two sponsoring companies).
• Corporate logo featured on signage at the entrance to the fundraiser.
• Acknowledgement in Inquire and Inspire, CEC’s student newsletter.
• Acknowledgement at the Student Forum.
• Two free invitations to the fundraiser.
• Four free invitations for the exclusive sponsor |
CEC Mentoring Program Receiption
Sponsorship: $1,000
Exclusive Sponsorship: $3,500
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SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE |
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The CEC Mentoring Program Reception provides the opportunity for the students and mentors participating in the program to meet and mingle. Many mentors are CEC leaders and well-known names in the special education field.
Additional benefits include:
• Corporate logo featured on signage at the entrance to the reception.
• Acknowledgement in Inquire and Inspire, CEC’s student newsletter.
• Acknowledgement at the Student Forum.
• Two free invitations to the reception. |