2011 Exhibitor Information

We would like to extend an invitation to you to exhibit for two days at Literacy for All in Providence, RI. As an exhibitor, you will have exposure to more than 1,000 Reading Recovery and literacy educators who buy products from vendors like you.

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Conference Details:

 

Conference Dates and Location

The Literacy for All Conference will take place on Nov. 6–8, 2011 at the Rhode Island Convention Center, located at 1 Sabin Street, Providence, RI, 02903. Exhibits will be open on Monday, Nov. 7 and Tuesday, Nov. 8.

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New! Exhibit Location Moved for 2011

To increase foot traffic and the opportunity for sales in the Literacy for All exhibit space, we will be moving the exhibits to the area outside of Wings 550-553 and 554-558, Ballroom A, and inside the Rotunda Room at the Rhode Island Convention Center–just outside of rooms where more than 1,000 participants will be attending workshops.

View a map of the new space!

Conference Audience

This event is expected to draw Reading Recovery teachers and teacher leaders from around the country, as well as PreK-8 classroom teachers, reading and literacy specialists, reading teachers, special education teachers, Title I educators, and school leaders.

Exhibit Booth Prices

The new configuration of the exhibit space as a result of moving the booths to the fifth floor of the Rhode Island Convention Center has eliminated the need for the distinction between "inline" and "corner" booths. This year, there will be a flat rate for all booths.

Booth Specifications: A 10' x 10' booth with an 8' x 30" table, chair, wastebasket, draping and ID sign.

  • Early Bird Special: $600 (reservations and payment received by Aug. 5, 2011)
  • Regular Price: $900 (reservations and payment received after Aug. 5, 2011)

Additional 8' x 30" tables: $150 each

Dates and Hours

The days of exhibits are Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 7–8, 2011

  • Monday, Nov. 7, 2011: 10:00 am–6:00 pm (Exhibit Fair and Raffle Prize Give-Away from 5:00–6:00 pm)
  • Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011: 8:00 am–2:30 pm*
  • Exhibit breakdown begins a bit later this year, due to the new location of the exhibit booths.

Move-In and Take-Down

Exhibitors may begin setting up on Sun., Nov. 6, 2011, from 12:00 pm–4:00 pm and continue setting up on Mon., 8:00 am–10:00 am. Exhibitor check-in location and time to be determined.  Exhibitors may take down their booths on Tue., Nov. 8, 2:30 pm–7:00 pm (last workshop ends at 2:30 pm).

Booth Assignments

Exhibitors with a long-standing relationship with Lesley University 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 Friday, Oct. 7, 2011.

Sponsorship Opportunities and Benefits

Company sponsorships make it possible for the Literacy for All program committee to keep the registration fees low as well as provide high-quality workshops for participants. Sponsors are recognized in the final program and on a PowerPoint presentation loop that educators view prior to all keynotes.

Learn about sponsorship opportunities.

Overnight Accommodations

Please make reservations on your own as soon as possible. The Literacy for All Conference has discounted guest room blocks at the following hotels. When making reservations, identify yourself as being with Lesley University/Literacy for All to get the special rate. Please note that block rates do not include tax or parking.

  • Westin Providence (connected to the Convention Center), 800.WESTIN.1 or 401.598.8000
  • Providence Biltmore, 800.294.7709 or 401.421.0700
  • Courtyard by Marriott, 888.887.7955
  • Providence Hilton, 1.800.HILTONS or 1.800.445.8667

Details on hotel accommodations (rates and locations)

Rhode Island Tax Information

If you plan to sell merchandise from your booth, you must either have a Rhode Island Tax ID number or apply for a temporary RI Tax ID number at the conference.

  • Exhibitors 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 and Literacy Collaborative will issue the temporary permits.
  • We are required by RI law to collect all tax money from exhibitors at the conclusion of the conference on Nov. 8, 2011 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.

Reserving Booth Space

We are pleased to offer online registration for exhibitors.

  • Select the number of booths you want, order extra tables, and 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. 
  • If you wish to cancel your reservation, please do so in writing by Friday, September 23, 2011 for a refund, minus a $50 fee.
  • Reserve your booth space now!

2011 Exhibitors

  • Abrams Learning Trends
  • ALRAN Books llc
  • B. Lothrop Books
  • Booksource
  • Brightpoint Literacy
  • Crabtree Publishing
  • Curriculum Associates
  • Educational Soultions, Inc
  • EPS/School Specialty Literacy & Intervention
  • ETA/Cuisenaire
  • Frog Publications, Inc.
  • Hameray Publishing Group, Inc.
  • Heinemann (Tote bag sponsor for 2011!)
  • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Sponsoring featured speaker Jack Pikulski!)
  • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; Specialized Curriculum Group
  • Keep Books - The Ohio State University
  • Lakeshore Learning Materials
  • Lesley University
  • MaryRuth Books, Inc.
  • Nasco
  • Pearson
  • Pioneer Valley Educational Press
  • Reading Reading Books, LLC
  • Renzulli Learning
  • Resources for Reading
  • Scholastic Classroom & Community Group
  • Short Tales Press (Weblink sponsor for 2011!)
  • SongLake Books
  • Sundance/Newbridge Publishing
  • Teacher Created Materials
  • Townsend Press
  • Zaner-Bloser

*List as of 7/23/2011

Contact Information

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

 
updated 10/21/11 | 04:47 PM