Literacy For All

We would like to extend an invitation to you to exhibit for two days at the 19th Annual Literacy for All–Northeast K-8 Literacy Conference & Reading Recovery Institute in Providence, RI. As an exhibitor, you will have exposure to over 2,000 Reading Recovery and literacy educators who routinely buy products from vendors like you.

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Conference Dates and Location
The 19th Annual Literacy for All Conference will take place on November 16-18, 2008 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. The Rhode Island Convention Center is located at 1 Sabin Street, Providence, RI, 02903.
Directions to the Conference

Conference Audience
This event draws Reading Recovery teachers and teacher leaders, as well as K-8 classroom teachers, reading/literacy specialists, reading teachers, special education teachers, Title I educators, and administrators. This year, we have added a new Middle School Strand to the program and we expect many grade 6-8 educators to attend.

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Exhibit Booth Prices

Standard In-line (Middle) Booth: A 10' x 10' booth with an 8' x 30" table, chair, wastebasket, draping and ID sign. $1,000
Corner Deluxe Booth: A 10' x 10' booth with an 8' x 30' table, chair, wastebasket, draping, and ID sign. Corner booths will touch another booth on only one side, allowing for increased exposure to conference participants. $1,400
Additional 8' x 30" tables: $200 each

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Exhibit Dates and Hours
Although workshop sessions begin on Sunday, the days of exhibits are Monday and Tuesday, November 17-18, 2008.

Exhibitor Move-In and Take-Down
Exhibitors may begin setting up on Sunday, November 16, 2008 in Exhibit Hall B, 12:00 pm–5:00 pm. Exhibit Hall B is located on the main level of the Rhode Island Convention Center. There will be an exhibitor check-in table at the back of Exhibit Hall B near the loading dock. Exhibitor check-in will be on Monday, 8:30 am-12:00 pm. An entrance unit will welcome participants to Exhibit Hall B. Exhibitors may take down their booths on Tuesday, November 18, 1:00 pm–7:00 pm.

Booth Assignments
Exhibitors who have a positive relationship with Lesley University through exhibiting at past conferences will be given priority in filling exhibit space. Preference will also be given to exhibitors who have participated in sponsorship opportunities. Exhibitor kits, table assignments, and maps will be distributed at a later date. Booth numbers will be assigned by Wednesday, October 1, 2008.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Company sponsorships make it possible for the Literacy for All Conference program committee to keep the registration fees low as well as to provide high-quality workshop sessions for the participants. Sponsors are recognized in the final conference program, on a PowerPoint presentation loop that 2,000 educators view prior to all four keynote addresses, and on the prominent entrance unit of Exhibit Hall B.

Overnight Accommodations
Please make reservations on your own as soon as possible. The Literacy for All conference has discounted room blocks at the following four hotels. When making reservations, identify yourself as with Lesley University/Literacy for All to get the special rate. Please note that block rates do not include tax nor parking.

Rhode Island Tax Information
If you plan to sell merchandise from your booth, you must either already have a Rhode Island Tax ID number or apply for a temporary RI Tax ID number at the conference. You cannot sell merchandise without a permit. The cost of a temporary permit is $10, which can be issued to your company at the start of the conference. Lesley University Center for Reading Recovery will issue the temporary permits. In addition, we are required by RI law to collect all tax money from exhibitors at the conclusion of the conference on November 18, 2008 at 1:00 pm and immediately submit the taxes to the RI Division of Taxation. Exhibitors who are selling merchandise, but who do not already have a permit, are asked to come to the conference with two checks: one for the cost of the permit and the other to cover the cost of the taxes for items sold during the conference.

This year, we are pleased to offer online registration for exhibitors! Select the number and type of booths you want (corner or in-line), order extra tables, and then receive immediate confirmation. Please be sure to have your RI Tax ID number ready (if you have one) when you register. Exhibitors may pay by credit card or by check.

Register for booth space using our secure, online registration system!

Contact Information
We hope you will join us for this important conference that promotes literacy for all children. If you have any questions regarding exhibit space please contact us via e-mail at kadams@lesley.edu or call Kelly Adams at 617.349.8165. Thank you!

2008 Exhibitor Information

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