This document provides information about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities for the Florida Council for Exceptional Children (FCEC) annual conference. It outlines various sponsorship levels from $2,500 full conference co-sponsorship to $100 supporter levels. Benefits of sponsorship include recognition in marketing materials, conference bags, programs, and events. Details are provided about FCEC's mission to improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities through conferences and awards. Contact information is given for those interested in sponsorship, exhibiting, or donating.

1. FLORIDA CEC
SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITORS OPPORTUNITIES
VISIT US AT WWW.FLORIDACEC.ORG

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
SLIDE 3: WELCOME LETTER
SLIDE 4: CEC MISSION
SLIDE 5: HOW DOES FLORIDA CEC DELIVER THIS MISSION?
SLIDE 6: BENEFITS OF SUPPORTING FCEC
SLIDE 7: BRIEF HISTORY OF FCEC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES
SLIDE 8: BRIEF HISTORY OF FCEC STATE CONFERENCES
SLIDE 9: WHO ARE DEDICATED SUPPORTERS OF FCEC?
SLIDE 10: FLORIDA CEC ANNUAL CONFERENCE STATS
SLIDE 11-16: SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SLIDE 17: SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT
SLIDE 18: CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION
SLIDE 19: CONTACT INFORMATION.

3. Greetings from the Florida Council for Exceptional Children!
The Florida Council for Exceptional Children (FCEC) Executive Board is inviting your organization to be one of a limited number
of exhibitors at the leading statewide conference in Exceptional Student Education in Florida. We proudly host an annual state
CEC Conference in October and a Leadership Conference in June. Annually the FCEC State Conference hosts over 350
participants and the Leadership Conference hosts approximately 50 key FCEC leaders. Joining us at various Florida tourist
destinations are general and special educators, administrators, university professors, college students, related service personnel,
parents, and others who work with students with special needs throughout the entire state of Florida and beyond. Your
organization needs to be a part of this leading event in Special Education.
CEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals
with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. FCEC is one of the oldest state units of CEC that has been able to produce a cutting
edge conference with sessions and events that highlight the latest research in special education. Don’t miss this great
opportunity to interact with education professionals in Florida! In addition to sponsorship and exhibitors opportunities, the
FCEC is requesting your help in obtaining donations for the conference door prizes. Merchandise may include, but is not limited
to: educational materials, objects of art, crafts, tools, gift certificates, hotel accommodations, jewelry, sports items (event tickets,
collectables, memorabilia, etc.) passes (theme parks, museums, theaters, concerts, etc.) or themed baskets. Monetary donations
are always welcome.
We recognize that these are very difficult times in which to operate a business, and often difficult to make donations. Yet, we also
see this as a terrific opportunity for local businesses to generate some additional revenue from the folks visiting our area from
across the state. We will be more than happy to provide receipts for any items, vouchers, etc., that you might be able to donate.
Your business name will be listed in the conference program if you donate any items or make monetary contributions,
reaching all of the conference participants!
Questions? Please feel free to email Paula Evans (Conference Coordinator) at cec.paula@gmail.com or email the current
Program Chair at fcecconference@gmail.com. Additionally, you may visit the Florida CEC Website at http://www.floridacec.org
for more information. We at Florida CEC certainly appreciate you taking the time and effort to consider supporting our mission of
improved outcomes for persons with disabilities.
Sincerely,
Conference Team @Florida CEC and our hosting Local Chapters!

4. CEC’S MISSION
CEC IS AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF
EDUCATORS WHO ARE THE VOICE AND
VISION OF SPECIAL AND GIFTED
EDUCATION. OUR MISSION IS TO IMPROVE
THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS
WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES AND THEIR
FAMILIES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL
EXCELLENCE AND ADVOCACY.

5. HOW DOES FLORIDA CEC
DELIVER THIS MISSION?
• PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ANNUAL
& LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES,
• PROVIDES MINI GRANTS TO TEACHERS,
• PROVIDES TRAVEL GRANTS TO FAMILIES FOR YES I CAN
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL AWARDS,
• THE JACK LAMB ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD,
• MARJORIE CRICK TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD,
• PRESIDENT’S AWARD TO ACTIVE CHAPTERS,
• THE LANDIS STETLER AWARD, AND
• THE LANDIS STETLER SCHOLARSHIP.

6. BENEFITS OF SUPPORTING
FLORIDA CEC
• MEMBERSHIP AVERAGES 1100+ MEMBERS
• HAS OVER 12 ACTIVE LOCAL CHAPTERS SPANNING THE ENTIRE STATE
OF FLORIDA
• ACTIVE WEBPAGE MANAGED AT WWW.FLORIDACEC.ORG
• OVER 1000 WEBSITE UNIQUE VISITORS MONTHLY
• 3000-4000 PAGE VIEWS MONTHLY
• ACTIVE FACEBOOK PAGE WITH OVER 233 FRIENDS
• ACTIVE TWITTER PAGE WITH OVER 156 FOLLOWERS INCLUDING
NATIONAL AGENCIES AND EDUCATORS
• SENDS FULL MEMBERSHIP 4 NEWSLETTERS EACH YEAR
• HAS INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL RECOGNITION AT ANNUAL CEC
CONVENTION WITH PROFESSIONALS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS

7. WHERE HAS FCEC HELD
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES?
DAYTONA BEACH
CRYSTAL RIVER
MELBOURNE
GAINESVILLE
HOWIE-IN-THE-HILLS
SARASOTA
LAKELAND
LAKE WORTH

8. WHERE & WITH WHOM HAS
FCEC HOSTED STATE
CONFERENCES?
2014: ORLANDO CHAPTER 155 CENTRAL FLORIDA
2013: ST. PETERSBURG CHAPTER 176 SUNCOAST
2012: JUPITER BEACH CHAPTER 200 PALM BEACH COUNTY
2011: JACKSONVILLE CHAPTER 75 DUVAL COUNTY
2010: CLEARWATER CHAPTER 944 PASCO COUNTY
2009: DAYTONA CHAPTER 563 VOLUSIA COUNTY
2008:SARASOTA CHAPTER 296 SUNSET
2007: FT. LAUDERDALE CHAPTER 121 MIAMI
2006: PANAMA CITY CHAPTER 243 BAY COUNTY

9. WHO ARE 3+ YEARS! DEDICATED
SUPPORTERS OF FLORIDA CEC?
• TALENT ASSESSMENT, INC. - BEN BORDEN
• GREAT LEAPS - KEN CAMPBELL
• FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCE SYSTEM (FDLRS) – MARYANN AHEARN
• SUSAN HENTZ & ASSOCIATES
• GEORGE MILLER ART STUDIO - GEORGE MILLER
• PSYCHOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
• FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION - RETHIA HUDSON
• SOPRIS WEST/ CAMBIUM LEARNING
• ADVO-SERVE - SALLY HEINTZ
• NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES - JOSEPH CASBARRO
• ABLENET/BRAKE AND ASSOCIATES
• CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES
• READ IT ONCE AGAIN – RAE SHAPER
• TBD PARTNERS – KIMBERLY GRILLO

10. ·
FLORIDA CEC ANNUAL CONFERENCE STATS
@ A GLANCE
53%
14%
5%
24%
1%
1%
2%

11. Thursday Evening Social
Friday Morning Continental Breakfast
Friday President’s Awards Reception
Teacher of the Year Luncheon
Saturday "Working Brunch" with Keynote
Networking Events
Suggestions Welcomed
SPONSORSHIP
OPPORTUNITIES

12. $2,500 FULL CONFERENCE
COSPONSOR
•Company name / logos featured on campaign advertising – such as local newspaper articles,
promotional materials, website, feature articles, Twitter, Facebook and other Social Media.
•Company name featured on promotional materials – such as social media, posters, brochures
and signage.
•Company name featured on event Conference Bag.
•Signage displayed on vending table (1 or 2 tables).
•Two full registrations with sponsorship, all other registrations are to be paid.
•Recognition of your company in the program and full page program ad (Due Sept 1st
)
•Exposure on Florida CEC website with links to your corporate website.
•Invitation and recognition at the Teacher of the Year Luncheon.
•Invitation and recognition at the Thursday Evening Florida CEC annual meeting..
•Company name featured in the Florida CEC Winter Newsletter.
•Opportunity to speak at sponsored event.

13. •Company name featured on promotional materials – such as social media, posters, brochures and
signage.
•Company name featured on event Conference Bag.
•Signage displayed on vending table (1 or 2 tables).
•Two full registrations with sponsorship, all other registrations are to be paid.
•Recognition of your company in the program and ½ page program ad (Due Sept 1st
)
•Exposure on Florida CEC website with links to your corporate website.
•Invitation and recognition at the Teacher of the Year Luncheon.
•Invitation and recognition at the Thursday Evening Florida CEC annual meeting..
•Company name featured in the Florida CEC Winter Newsletter.
•Opportunity to speak at sponsored event.
$1,000 EVENT SPONSOR

14. $650 EVENT CO-SPONSOR
•Signage displayed on vending table (1 or 2 tables).
•Company name featured social media.
•Two full registrations with sponsorship, all other registrations are to be paid.
•Recognition of your company in the program and ¼ page program ad (Due Sept 1st
)
•Invitation and recognition at the Thursday Evening Florida CEC annual meeting..
•Company name featured in the Florida CEC Winter Newsletter.
•Opportunity to speak at sponsored event.
•Opportunity to align with other prestigious companies involved in the event.
•Listing in annual report.
•Enhanced image as a dedicated, socially aware organization committed to helping children and
adults with disabilities.

15. •Signage displayed on vending table ($375 1 table fee, $550 2 table fee)
•Two full registrations with vending agreement, additional
registrations are to be paid.
•Recognition of your company in the program (listing your company
name without logo).
•Opportunity to distribute company promotional material to
participants.
•Company name featured in the Florida CEC Winter Newsletter.
•Opportunity to place banner (you provide) on site.
•Listing in annual conference report
•Enhanced image as a dedicated, socially aware organization committed
to helping children and adults with disabilities.
$375/$550 VENDING

16. • ¼ Page Ad in Conference Program
•Social Media Shout Out! “Thank you for ABC Company’s
Support”
•Company name featured in the Florida CEC Winter Newsletter.
•Listing in annual conference report
•Enhanced image as a dedicated, socially aware organization
committed to helping children and adults with disabilities.
$100 SUPPORTER

17. SPONSORSHIP COMMITMENT• COMPANY NAME _______________________________________________________________
• ADDRESS
____________________________________________________________________
• CITY______________________________ ST _____ ZIP CODE ___________________________
PHONE ____________________________________ FAX
_____________________________
E-MAIL ______________________________________________________________________
 CHECK ENCLOSED (MADE PAYABLE TO FLORIDA CEC)
 PLEASE INVOICE ME. (DUE ON OR BEFORE EVENT DATE AUGUST 15TH)
 REGISTERED ON EVENTBRITE-SERVICE CHARGE VIA EVENTBRITE IS APPLIED.
LINK TO REGISTER IS: HTTPS://FCEC2015.EVENTBRITE.COM
RECEIPT NUMBER AND DATE - _______________________________________________________________________
COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION FOR 2 ATTENDEES COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION FOR 2 ATTENDEES
NAME - ___________________________________________________________________________________________
NAME - ___________________________________________________________________________________________
EMAIL OR FAX THIS SLIDE 17 AND 18 TO PAULA EVANS CEC.PAULA@GMAIL.COM ; FAX 941-486-2108

18. Sponsorship Commitment
_____ $2,500 Full Conference Co- Sponsor
_____ $1,000 Event Sponsor
(choose top 3 events below in rank order: 1st
, 2nd
, and 3rd
)
____Thursday Evening Social Event
____Friday Morning Continental Breakfast
____Friday President’s Awards Reception
____Friday Night Student Social
____Teacher of the Year Lunch
____Saturday "Working Brunch" with Keynote
____Networking Event
_____ $650 Event Co-Sponsor
(choose top 3 events below in rank order: 1st
, 2nd
, and 3rd
)
____Thursday Evening Social Event
____Friday Morning Continental Breakfast
____Friday Night Student Social
____President’s Awards Reception
____Teacher of the Year Lunch
____Saturday "Working Brunch" with Keynote
____Networking Event
_____ $550 Exhibitor 2 Table Price
_____ $375 Exhibitor 1 Table Price
_____ $100 Supporter ¼ page program ad
ALL ADS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 1ST
!!
Fax or Email this slide 17 & 18 to: Paula Evans @ cec.paula@gmail.com fax-941-486-2108
Questions? Email or call Paula Evans FCEC Conference Coordinator 941-928-2292
Are you a Current Florida CEC Member?
Our Conference Coordinator will work on
preferred vending space with you!
CEC# Member ____________________

19. Consider Making a Donation to Florida CEC
Today!
Providing an equivalent in-kind product/service donation, opens the door to help
Teachers, Service Providers, Parents and Students with Disabilities in a variety of ways.
Your Company Name will be featured in our Conference Program as a Donor.
We hope you will consider some level of support TODAY!
Company/Individual___________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
__
Contact ___________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________
City _____________________ State _____________ Zip ______
Phone ___________________ Fax _________________
E-mail
________________________________________
Description of property contribution-other than monetary
donations:___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Valued Amount of
Donation:___________________________________
Monetary Donation? Check enclosed (made payable to Florida CEC)
Amount of Donation:_________________________________________

20. CONTACT INFO
PAULA EVANS,
CONFERENCE COORDINATOR
CEC.PAULA@GMAIL.COM
NEED GENERAL CONFERENCE INFO?
FCECCONFERENCE@GMAIL.COM
VISIT US AT WWW.FLORIDACEC.ORG