This document provides information about the Florida Council for Exceptional Children's (FCEC) annual and leadership conferences, including sponsorship and donation opportunities. It outlines the FCEC's mission to improve outcomes for individuals with disabilities through professional development conferences. Sponsorship levels ranging from $100 to $2,500 are described that provide various benefits including recognition, exhibitor tables, registrations, and advertisements. The document requests donations for conference door prizes and details how donors will be recognized. Contact information is provided for questions.

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 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
The Council for Exceptional Children 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 OVER117 FRIENDS
• ACTIVE TWITTER PAGE WITH OVER 60 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. DEDICATED SUPPORTERS OF
FLORIDA CEC? 3+ YEARS!
ADVO-SERVE
ABLENET/BRAKE AND
ASSOCIATES
CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION
FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND
LEARNING RESOURCE
SYSTEM (FDLRS)
GEORGE MILLER ART
STUDIO
GREAT LEAPS
NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL
RESOURCES
PSYCHOLOGICAL
SOLUTIONS
READ IT ONCE AGAIN
SOPRIS WEST/ CAMBIUM
LEARNING
SUSAN HENTZ &
ASSOCIATES
TALENT ASSESSMENT, INC.
TBD PARTNERS
Thank you for your support!

10. ·
FLORIDA CEC ANNUAL CONFERENCE STATS
@ A GLANCE

11. Thursday Evening Social
Friday Morning Continental Breakfast
Friday Night Student Social
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
CO-SPONSOR
•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.
•Opportunity to align with other prestigious companies involved in the event.
•Enhanced image as a dedicated, socially aware organization committed to helping children and adults with
disabilities.

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.
•Opportunity to align with other prestigious companies involved in the event.
•Enhanced image as a dedicated, socially aware organization committed to helping children and
adults with disabilities.
$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 exhibitor 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 EXHIBITORS

16. • ¼ Page Ad in Conference Program (Due by Sept 1st).
•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
_____ $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 Night Student Social
____President’s Awards Reception
____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 DUE Sept 1st!
Company
___________________________________________________
Contact
___________________________________________________
Address
___________________________________________________
City _______________________ State _____________ Zip ______
Phone _____________ Fax ___________ E-mail _________________
 Check enclosed (made payable to Florida CEC)
 Please invoice me. (due on or before event date August 15th)
 Bill my credit card: Visa Mastercard AMEX Discover (circle one)
Account Number ___________________ Exp ________
Signature _____________________________________
*Service Charge via Eventbrite will be applied.
For More Information Contact:
Paula Evans FCEC Conference Coordinator cec.paula@gmail.com
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!
Are you a current Florida CEC Member? If yes, our Conference
Coordinator will work on preferred vending space with you!
Thank you for your support! CEC# Member _______________
Conference Year:

18. 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 ________________________________________
Date ________________________________________
Description of property contribution-other than monetary
donations:_____________________________________________________________
Valued Amount of Donation:___________________________________
Monetary Donation? Check enclosed (made payable to Florida CEC) Amount of
Donation:_________________________________________
CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO
FLORIDA CEC TODAY!