2013 Statewide Charter Conference

December 2-3, 2013

Mark your calendars so you don’t miss the INCS 2013 Statewide Charter School Conference December 2-3, 2013 (with vendor set up and a welcome reception on Sunday December 1, 2013). We are back at the beautiful Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago. Marketing Opportunities are open and ready for your review now. We are accepting session proposals until June 11.

Attend/Register

Schedule

Location

  • Sunday  12/1  Vendor Setup
  • Monday  12/2  Full day
  • Tuesday  12/3  Full day
Marriott
Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL  

Attendee registration will open in September, 2013.

Exhibit

Marketing Opportunities are open and ready for your review now.

Why should you participate?

When you participate in the INCS Statewide Charter School Conference, your company will gain immediate access to the growing charter public school market and have the opportunity to interact with charter school leaders, business administrators, and classroom educators.

Please review the opportunities listed below, and contact Eric Johnson, Director of Development and Capacity, at ejohnson@incschools.org or (312) 629-2063 ext. 29, for more information.

Exhibit Package: $2,000

  • 6 ft. skirted table
  • Two (2) full conference passes
  • 75-word company profile listed in the Conference Mobile App
  • Access to conference attendee list with contact information. This will be emailed to exhibitor two (2) weeks pre/post-conference.
  • Invitation for two (2) to the Welcome/Meet & Greet Reception on Sunday evening and the VIP Reception on Monday evening

Additional Conference Passes: $200 each

Exhibitors/Sponsors must purchase individual conference passes for additional staff that will be attending the conference or working your table in the exhibit area. Please refer to the number of passes included in your chosen Exhibitor or Sponsor package to determine how many additional passes you will need. All attendees must register online separately to ensure that they receive a badge and admittance to the exhibition and all conference activities.

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Advertise

Marketing Opportunities are open and ready for your review now.

Why should you participate?

When you participate in the INCS Statewide Charter School Conference, your company will gain immediate access to the growing charter public school market and have the opportunity to interact with charter school leaders, business administrators, and classroom educators.

We offer sponsorship and exhibit options to fit a variety of budgets. Please review the opportunities listed below, and contact Eric Johnson, Director of Development and Capacity, at ejohnson@incschools.org or (312)629-2063 ext. 29, for more information.

Conference Program Advertisements

Take advantage of this opportunity to put your company directly in front of all conference attendees. All advertisements are showcased in the conference program, which is handed out onsite at registration. Please see below for all program advertisement opportunities available. All advertisements are printed in black and white.
  • Front/Back Inside Cover: $750
  • Full Interior Page Ad: $600
  • Half Interior Page Ad: $450
  • Quarter Interior Page Ad: $300

Conference Bag Insert: $500

All attendees will receive a conference bag onsite. With this opportunity your company can place a promotional item or piece of literature in the bag. Note: The advertiser is responsible for supplying 400 items for placement in the conference bag

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Sponsor

Marketing Opportunities are open and ready for your review now.

Why should you participate?

When you participate in the INCS Statewide Charter School Conference, your company will gain immediate access to the growing charter public school market and have the opportunity to interact with charter school leaders, business administrators, and classroom educators.

We offer sponsorship and exhibit options to fit a variety of budgets. Please review the opportunities listed below, and contact Eric Johnson, Director of Development and Capacity, at ejohnson@incschools.org or (312) 629-2063 ext. 29, for more information.

Lake Michigan Sponsor: $20,000

  • Company logo placed on the conference registration website with link to company website
  • Company logo included on all marketing emails promoting the conference
  • Company logo placed on the cover of the conference program
  • Full-page advertisement (color) in conference program
  • 75-word company profile listed in the Conference Mobile App
  • Company name or logo placed on the conference bag
  • Opportunity to give a 3 minute mini-presentation about your organization's service and products at the podium during the Opening General Session
  • Opportunity to introduce one of the conference Keynote Presenters
  • Opportunity to host a conference breakout session
  • Opportunity to have company literature placed on every chair during one (1) General Session
  • Opportunity to supply one (1) promotional item in the attendee conference bag
  • One (1) Gobo displayed with company logo during the conference
  • One (1) Mobile App advertisement
  • One (1) marketing email (email provided by the sponsor) sent to INCS conference attendees marketing your services and products two (2) weeks prior to the conferences
  • Access to the INCS directory listing Illinois charter school contact information
  • Access to conference attendee list with contact information. This will be emailed to sponsor two (2) weeks pre/post-conference.
  • Premium exhibit table location
  • Six (6) full conference passes

Find out more!

For more information please contact Eric Johnson at ejohnson@incschools.org or (312) 629-2063 ext. 29.

Awards Sponsor:
$15,000

  • Company logo placed on the conference registration website with link to company website
  • Company logo included on all marketing emails promoting the conference
  • Company logo placed on the cover of the conference program
  • Full-page advertisement (color) in conference program
  • 75-word company profile listed in the Conference Mobile App
  • Opportunity to have a company representative co-host the Awards Luncheon with an INCS staff member
  • Opportunity to have company literature placed on every chair during the Awards Luncheon
  • One (1) Gobo displayed with company logo during the Awards Luncheon
  • Opportunity to supply one (1) promotional item in the attendee conference bag
  • One (1) marketing email (email provided by the sponsor) sent to INCS conference attendees marketing your services and products two (2) weeks prior to the conference
  • Access to the INCS directory listing Illinois charter school contact information
  • Access to conference attendee list with contact information. This will be emailed to sponsor two (2) weeks pre/post-conference.
  • Premium exhibit table location
  • Four (4) full conference passes

Find out more!

For more information please contact Eric Johnson at ejohnson@incschools.org or (312) 629-2063 ext. 29.

Monday Reception Sponsor: $12,500

  • Exclusive signage onsite at event
  • Company logo placed on the conference registration website with link to company website
  • Company logo included on all marketing emails promoting the conference
  • Company logo placed on the sponsor recognition page in the conference program
  • Full-page advertisement (color) in conference program
  • 75-word company profile listed in the Conference Mobile App
  • Welcome presentation to reception attendees (all conference attendees invited)
  • Opportunity to supply a promotional item for all reception attendees
  • One (1) marketing email (email provided by the sponsor) sent to INCS conference attendees marketing your services and products two (2) weeks prior to the conference
  • Access to the INCS directory listing Illinois charter school contact information
  • Access to conference attendee list with contact information. This will be emailed to sponsor two (2) weeks pre/post-conference.
  • Opportunity to host a conference breakout session
  • Four (4) full conference passes
  • Ten (10) tickets to the Monday Reception

Find out more!

For more information please contact Eric Johnson at ejohnson@incschools.org or (312) 629-2063 ext. 29.

Technology Sponsor: $10,000

  • Exclusive — limited to 1 company
  • Company logo placed on the conference registration website with link to company website
  • Company logo included on all marketing emails promoting the conference
  • Company logo placed on the sponsor recognition page in the conference program
  • Full-page advertisement (color) in conference program
  • 75-word company profile listed in the Conference Mobile App
  • Opportunity to supply one (1) promotional item in the attendee conference bag
  • Opportunity to have company literature placed on every chair during one General Session
  • One (1) Mobile App advertisement
  • One (1) marketing email (email provided by the sponsor) sent to INCS conference attendees marketing your services and products two (2) weeks prior to the conference
  • Access to the INCS directory listing Illinois charter school contact information
  • Access to conference attendee list with contact information. This will be emailed to sponsor two (2) weeks pre/post-conference.
  • Four (4) full conference passes

Find out more!

For more information please contact Eric Johnson at ejohnson@incschools.org or (312) 629-2063 ext. 29.

Windy City Sponsor: $7,500

  • Recognized as the sponsor of one of the conference breakout session tracks
  • Company logo placed on the conference registration website with link to company website
  • Company logo included on all marketing emails promoting the conference
  • Company logo placed on the sponsor recognition page in the conference program
  • Full-page advertisement (color) in conference program
  • 75-word company profile listed in the Conference Mobile App
  • Opportunity to supply one (1) promotional item in the attendee conference bag
  • Opportunity to have company literature placed on every chair during one General Session
  • One (1) marketing email (email provided by the sponsor) sent to INCS conference attendees marketing your services and products two (2) weeks prior to the conference
  • Access to the INCS directory listing Illinois charter school contact information
  • Access to conference attendee list with contact information. This will be emailed to sponsor two (2) weeks pre/post-conference.
  • Premium exhibit table location
  • Two (2) full conference passes

Find out more!

For more information please contact Eric Johnson at ejohnson@incschools.org or (312) 629-2063 ext. 29.

Magnificent Mile Sponsor: $5,000

  • Company logo placed on the conference registration website with link to company website
  • Company logo included on all marketing emails promoting the conference
  • Company logo placed on the sponsor recognition page in the conference program
  • Half-page advertisement (color) in conference program
  • 75-word company profile listed in the Conference Mobile App
  • Opportunity to supply one (1) promotional item in the attendee conference bag
  • Access to conference attendee list with contact information. This will be emailed to sponsor two (2) weeks pre/post-conference.
  • Standard exhibit table
  • Two (2) full conference passes

Find out more!

For more information please contact Eric Johnson at ejohnson@incschools.org or (312) 629-2063 ext. 29.

Sunday Reception Sponsor: $5,000

  • Exclusive signage onsite at event
  • Company logo placed on the conference registration website with link to company website
  • Company logo included on all marketing emails promoting the conference
  • Company logo placed on the sponsor recognition page in the conference program
  • Half-page advertisement (color) in conference program
  • 75-word company profile listed in the Conference Mobile App
  • Welcome presentation to reception attendees (speakers, exhibitors, sponsors & out of town guests)
  • Opportunity to supply a promotional item for all reception attendees
  • Access to conference attendee list with contact information. This will be emailed to sponsor two (2) weeks pre/post-conference.
  • Two (2) full conference passes

Find out more!

For more information please contact Eric Johnson at ejohnson@incschools.org or (312) 629-2063 ext. 29.

Registration Sponsor: $5,000

  • Exclusive — limited to 1 company
  • Company logo placed on conference registration website
  • Company name and logo prominently displayed at the conference registration desk
  • Company logo displayed on attendee lanyards
  • Company logo placed on the sponsor recognition page in the conference program
  • Exhibit package

Find out more!

For more information please contact Eric Johnson at ejohnson@incschools.org or (312) 629-2063 ext. 29.

Tuesday Breakfast Sponsor: $5,000

  • One (1) opportunity available
  • Company name and logo placed on all breakfast related signage
  • Company logo placed on the conference registration website
  • Company logo placed on the sponsor recognition page in the conference program
  • Exhibit Package

Find out more!

For more information please contact Eric Johnson at ejohnson@incschools.org or (312) 629-2063 ext. 29.

Monday Lunch Sponsor: $5,000

  • One (1) opportunity available
  • Company name and logo placed on all lunch related signage
  • Company logo placed on the conference registration website
  • Company logo placed on the sponsor recognition page in the conference program
  • Exhibit Package

Find out more!

For more information please contact Eric Johnson at ejohnson@incschools.org or (312) 629-2063 ext. 29.

Refreshment Break Sponsor: $5,000

  • Four (4) opportunities available
  • Company name and logo placed on all break-related signage
  • Company logo placed on the sponsor recognition page in the conference program
  • Exhibit Package

Find out more!

For more information please contact Eric Johnson at ejohnson@incschools.org or (312) 629-2063 ext. 29.

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Present

We are seeking sessions in the following tracks and are limiting the sessions to no more than 3 participating presenters. We’d also like to partner with you on creating sessions for our Charter Design Institute. CDI is a new feature within the Statewide Charter School Conference where people interested in starting charters have an intensive opportunity to learn and grow.

If you need technical assistance in preparing your online submission, please contact Kristina Catrambone, Speaker Coordinator, at (518) 399-7181 or at kristinac@sitesolutionsworldwide.com.

Vision, Mission and Outcomes

Strategic Planning, Creating Your Brand, Measuring Impact

Community Outreach, Advocacy and Policy

Communications and Media Relations, Community Organizing and Mobilizing, Advocacy Partners/Partnering, Policy and Advocacy/ Students and Families, Policy and Advocacy/ Staff Authorizer Relations, Social Media

Operations  

Facilities, Board Development, Managing Data, Law and Program Compliance, Administrative, Staffing, Hiring and Recruiting

Education Program, Including Curriculum, Assessment and Special Populations
           

Best Practices for Instruction, Blended Learning, Methods for Collecting and Using Data in the Classroom, Writing, STEM, Visual Learning, Common Core Education Trends

School Culture and Discipline

Building School Community, Team Building, Discipline in the Charter Space

Charter Design Institute

Charter schools 101, Building a Work Plan to Start a Charter, Critical Best Practices to Understand Before Starting a Charter, Building a Blueprint for a New Charter School

Speaker Registration/Submit Your Proposal

 

Schedule (Coming Late September)

Please check back. More information coming in late September!

Lodging

The River Hotel

(a Club Quarters property)
75 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60611 US
(.4 miles/8 minute walk to the Marriott)
Telephone: (312) 787-3100
Fax: (312) 573-3140  

Guest Room Rates

$169.00/night

Reservation Method

To make a reservation please call Club Quarters Guest Services at (203) 905-2100 during normal business hours. When making your reservation please make sure to identify yourself with the Illinois Network of Charter Schools and use the group code NCS113. A credit card will be needed when making your reservation.

Reservation Cut-off Date

October 28, 2013

Renewing Commitment, Reclaiming the Dream is our theme this year and we welcome speakers, vendors and most importantly our school attendees as we work together to grow achievement, share innovation and build community!

Meet the Conference Team


Sylvia Ewing
Conference Coordinator
(312) 629-2063 x33
sewing@incschools.org

Eric Johnson
Sponsorships and Exhibitors
(312) 629-2063 x29
ejohnson@incschools.org

Christine Cunningham King  
Technical Support
(518) 399-7181
christine@sitesolutionsworldwide.com