2016Early Educators

Leadership ConferenceLeadership that Matters

Lansdowne Resort - Leesburg, VAOctober 12-15, 2016

SPONSORSHIPPROSPECTUS

It is with great pleasure that we invite your organization to consider sponsorship opportunities at the Council for Professional Recognition’s Early Educators Leadership Conference, October 12-15, 2016 to promote excellence with a focus on competency.

The Conference will host leading experts showcasing training, innovative tools, and leadership skills designed to assist early educators, administrators, and decision makers in advancing the field of early childhood education. The Conference will also allow attendees, presenters, and sponsors to network, share ideas, and to learn or reinforce new ideas in the early childhood education industry.

Research shows that investments in quality early care programs have impressive economic outcomes, both in the short- and long-term. Quality early care programs have been shown to immediately generate about $2 for every $1 dollar invested, through the sale of local goods and services, providing an immediate benefit to communities, and making early learning an important economic sector.

The key benefits of sponsorship include . . .

l The opportunity to promote your brand and to maintain a high profile among key influencers and decision-makers before, during, and after the event.

l Alignment with this powerful educational experience that demonstrates your commitment to professional development and leadership in early education.

l Direct contact with a captive and segmented audience that has influence in a broader community of stakeholders.

l The ability to maintain key relationships with early care and education sector leaders domestically and internationally.

l An opportunity to network and build new relationships with key stakeholders in local and state agencies responsible for teacher preparation and professional development.

The Conference will be held Lansdowne Resort located in Leesburg, Virginia. The resort is 30 minutes from the Nation’s Capital with service from two international airports. Lansdowne is the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award and the location provides the perfect mix of high-quality classrooms, beautiful outdoor venues and unique spaces to host a high-quality four-day Conference. Starting with the kick-off event, and culminating with the closing general session, sponsors will have numerous opportunities to present, engage, and showcase their products and services. Our Conference is targeted and provides close-

up and engaging opportunities with a group of attendees who are not overwhelmed with the usual noise and congestion of a large conference. The thrust of the Conference will delve into important and growing issues around workforce development, early education, public policy, and professional standards.

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OURATTENDEES

The Council for Professional Recognition’s 2016 Leadership Conference will bring together experts from the early care and education industry who support professional development, teacher preparation, and quality rating systems from across the 50 states and U.S. Territories.

The Conference is designed as a small focused event for 200 attendees to convene for four days of team building, workshops, and events. Many of our attendees will be leaders and decision makers from state departments of education, community

college and university faculty, child care administrators, school district administrators, and local and military professional development training programs.

The Council for Professional Recognition is a non-profit organization that is a leader in the early care and education field with more than 30 years as an established credentialing organization. The Council is the national credentialing organization of the Child Development Associate™ (CDA) National Credential.

The Council for Professional Recognition’s executive team has numerous years of experience in for-profit and non-profit management, early education, marketing,

and business strategy. The diverse team is led by Chief Executive Officer Valora Washington. Ph.D., who continues to build and strengthen the Council through her

astute business acumen.

With more than 350,000 CDA Credentials awarded to date, the Council provides numerous opportunities to the early care and education community

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SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

*Subject to approval and additional costs incurred by sponsor including shipping & handling

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SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS ELITESPONSOR

EVENING EVENTSPONSOR

OPENING GENERAL SESSION KEYNOTE SPEAKER

CLOSINGGENERAL SESSIONKEYNOTE SPEAKER

TRACK SPONSOR

MORNING BREAKSPONSOR

AFTERNOONBREAK SPONSOR

ATTENDEE SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR(Unlimited Availability)

SPONSORSHIP AVAILABILITY 1 1 1 1 4 2 2 By sponsoring a scholarship your organization will make it possible for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) High School teacher, administer or faculty member to attend the conference. Interested applicants will submit an application form provided by the Council for Professional Recognition and applicants will compete for the scholarship(s) provided by your organization. The Council will award the scholarship(s) based on the applicants need, progress in the field, and potential as leaders in the field, evidenced by previous continuing education and extra-curricular activities.

BRANDING RIGHTS@Opening Reception (e.g. The (Your Brand) Opening Reception)

@Evening Event — — — — —

EVENT SEATS/TICKETS (10) Event Tickets (8) Event Tickets (5) VIP Reserved Seats (5) VIP Reserved Seats — — —

REMARKS During Event During EventDuring Session and

Introduction of Keynote Speaker

During Session and Introduction of

Keynote Speaker

Greet participants @each first session of

the day

Greet participants @each station

Greet participants @each station

ALL-SPONSOR SIGNAGE INCLUSION

4-Days(Large Logo)

4-Days(Medium Logo)

4-Days(Medium Logo)

4-Days(Medium Logo) — — —

ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE @Evening Event

@Evening Event

Logo Placement @

General Session Entrance

Logo Placement @

General Session Entrance

@Each Session

@Each Station

@Each Station INVESTMENT $1,500

LOGO RECOGNITION(WALK-IN SLIDES) OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES INVESTMENT

LOGO RECOGNITION (LISTING IN ALL PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS & EVENT WEBSITE)

— — — Check-In/Registration Area and Hospitality Lounge $4,000

LOGO RECOGNITION (EVENT PROGRAM GUIDE)

Large Logo on One Side of Conference Bags $3,000

LOGO RECOGNITION WITH HYPERLINK (COUNCL WEBSITE) — — — — — — Conference Bag Inserts

(Paper or Item Provided by Sponsor) $1,000LOGO RECOGNITION WITH HYPERLINK (SOCIAL MEDIA) — — — — — Individual Donors $500

GIFT/TAKE AWAY ITEM*

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

(2) All-Inclusive Packages

(Accommodations, meals and sessions)

(1) All-Inclusive Package

(Accommodations, meals and sessions)

(1) All-Inclusive Package

(Accommodations, meals and sessions)

(1) All-Inclusive Package

(Accommodations, meals and sessions)

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INVESTMENT $25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $10,000 $6,000 $2,500 $2,500

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The Council for Professional Recognition’s signature events provide businesses, corporations, and foundations supporting early childhood education and workforce development with an opportunity to align their brand and Corporate Social Responsibility efforts with the Council’s mission of improving the quality of early care and education through the Council’s professional development programs. The creative possibilities to engage early childhood educators, workforce development specialists, education leaders, administrators, government representatives and business professionals are available to a select few. It is also an opportunity to associate with a leader in the industry and to grow with the event.

As the Elite sponsor and host of the Council’s Opening Reception, your brand will stand out as a leader. This year’s event will honor the Council’s achievements and a select early childhood education leader. This level of sponsorship also shows your strong commitment to early childhood education, workforce development, and building strong communities. As the “Elite” Sponsor you will receive benefits beyond the Conference which will allow your brand to be highlighted to our more than 350,000 members and stakeholders.

As the Evening Event sponsor you will have an opportunity to promote your brand at one of the biggest nights for our Conference. This event is a relaxed gathering with many opportunities to brand your product or service. Guests are front and center for an evening that is geared to highlight your company. The theme is not set for this event so the sky is the limit (based on budget) and how you would like to present your brand. This is an evening to remember for our attendees.

Set the stage for your product or service as an organization by supporting our leaders in the field with workforce development, early childhood education, and community building. Our keynote speaker will motivate and kickoff the four day conference. Attendees will remember how your organization supports their work in the field.

SPONSORSHIPDESCRIPTIONS

EVENINGEVENT

SPONSOR$15,000

ELITESPONSOR$25,000

“Participants were engaged, motivated and clearly excited to be there; even with a less-than-perfect-weather weekend. We were pleased to be able to sponsor, for the second year, the evening event.”ProSolutions Training, 2015 Evening Event Sponsor

OPENING GENERAL SESSION KEYNOTE SPEAKER

$10,000

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This is the culminating event and an opportunity for your product or service to be remembered as the attendees gear up for their return to their communities with the knowledge, fellowship, and tools to succeed and to continue to make a difference in the lives of many children, advocates, and stakeholders of workforce development and early education. Our closing keynote speaker will help to motivate for the important work that lies ahead in the field.

EACH TRACK SPONSORSHIP IS FOR $6,000 (A total of 3 Tracks are available and the PD Specialist Pre-Conference Track)Sponsors have the opportunity to brand their company to as a supporter of thought leaders in the field of early education. Each Track is designed to build on the capacity, knowledge, and thought leadership skills of attendees.

Sponsor has the opportunity to brand its company to Conference attendees as they relax between Track sessions. Each break will take place mid-morning during each day of the Conference, exact timing varies day-to-day. Breaks will be placed in multiple locations, which offer even greater exposure. Each break comes with an assortment of morning snacks and beverages sure to entice participants’ appetites. (A total of 2 breaks available)

Sponsor has the opportunity to brand its company to Conference participants as they relax between Track sessions. Each break will take place mid-afternoon during each day of the Conference, exact timing varies day-to-day. Breaks will be placed in multiple locations, which offer even greater exposure. Each break comes with an assortment of afternoon snacks and beverages sure to entice participants’ appetites. The Afternoon Energy Breaks can be bought as a bundle for two days or individually. (A total of 2 breaks available)

By sponsoring a scholarship your organization will make it possible for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) High School teacher, administer or faculty member to attend the conference. Interested applicants will submit an application form provided by the Council for Professional Recognition and applicants will compete for the scholarship(s) provided by your organization. The Council will award the scholarship(s) based on the applicants need, progress in the field, and potential as leaders in the field, evidenced by previous continuing education and extra-curricular activities.

TRACKSPONSOR

$6,000

CLOSING GENERAL SESSION KEYNOTE SPEAKER

$10,000

MORNINGENERGYBREAK$2,500

AFTERNOONENERGYBREAK$2,500

ATTENDEESCHOLARSHIP

SPONSOR$1,500

OTHER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIESMake a big statement with a small gesture. The Council appreciates all sponsorship offerings.

• Large Logo on One Side of Conference Bags• Check-In/Registration Area and Hospitality

Lounge• Summit Bag Inserts (Paper or Item

Provided by Sponsor)• Individual Donation

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I would like to invest in the Council for Professional Recognition’s 2016 Early Educators Leadership Conference at the following level:

� Elite Sponsor $25,000 � Evening Event Sponsor $15,000 � Opening General Session

Keynote Speaker $10,000 � Closing General Session

Keynote Speaker $10,000 � Track Sponsor $6,000 � Morning Energy Break $2,500 � Afternoon Energy Break $2,500

� Attendee Scholarship $1,500 � Check-In/Registration Area and

Hospitality Lounge $4,000 � Conference Bag $3,000 � Conference Bag Inserts $1,000 � Individual Donor $500

Payment in the amount of:

SPONSORSHIP FORM

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� Credit Card Payment: � MasterCard � VISA � Discover

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� Enclosed is a check made payable to Council for Professional Recognition

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ALL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS, PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:

Council for Professional Recognition, ATTN: Ron Pukacz, 2460 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009Questions: Ron Pukacz, (800) 424-4310, Ext. 1325, RonP@cdacouncil.org

Thank you for your support of the 2016 Early Education Leadership Conference!

An investment in the professional development of early care leaders.