Presenting Sponsor HighScope International Conference

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PRESENTING SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

THE 2019 HIGHSCOPE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE MAY 15 – 17, 2019 DETROIT MARRIOTT AT THE RENAISSANCE CENTER

BUILDING

BRIGHTER FUTURES

BEGINS WITH

EARLY EDUCATION

THE HIGHSCOPE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION DEMONSTRATION PRESCHOOL

AT HIGHSCOPE, WE BELIEVE THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES A HIGH-QUALITY, EQUITABLE EARLY EDUCATION. For nearly 50 years, this conviction for equity has been at the center of our early childhood research and what we practice in the classroom. As a trailblazer in early education, our revolutionary Perry Preschool Project proved that high-quality work with young children makes a difference into their adult years. Since then, we have worked side-by-side with providers around the globe to ensure every teacher is supported and every child can thrive.

THE HIGHSCOPE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE The HighScope International Conference is an integral part of our work. Our commitment to building strong instructional early care and education leaders helps providers across the country and around the world build capacity for sustained positive outcomes.

The HighScope International Conference is a dynamic and interactive professional learning experience with workshops that are designed to empower early educators and ensure young children receive a high-quality education. Attendees return year after year to share and connect with a community of passionate, like-minded educators, leaving the conference rejuvenated with in-depth knowledge, new ideas, and the confidence to help children succeed.

INVEST IN BRIGHT FUTURES

High-quality early care and education sets children on a trajectory for lifelong success. Your investment in the HighScope International Conference helps to advance the field of early education by supporting educators and leaders who provide children from birth to age five with the highest quality learning experiences. With your support, together we will build brighter futures.

YOUR INVESTMENT SUPPORTS n Strengthening and expanding the workforce today and into the future n Advancing the field of early education by advocating for an investment in its educators

JOIN US AS A PRESENTING SPONSOR Presenting sponsors ensure our conference attendees have a memorable experience as they are immersed in career advancing professional learning. In appreciation, these sponsors receive the highest level of recognition during the conference event.

This exclusive opportunity also includes a unique platform to reach a captive audience of 1,500 educators, of which 94% are professional women committed to ensuring all children from birth to age five receive excellent early care and education.

Further, presenting sponsor support highlights those organizations who are allies and advocates of early childhood educators that understand the lifelong benefits of high-quality early childhood education.

1,500 ATTENDEES

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THOUGHT PROVOKING, INSPIRATIONAL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

94% PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

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HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS LED

BY HIGHSCOPE CERTIFIED TRAINERS

“I truly enjoyed meeting educators from around the globe, sharing our experiences, and learning from each other new ways to educate preschoolers.”

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PRESENTING SPONSOR OPTIONS

Each presenting opportunity includes complimentary registration to the conference, VIP tickets to the sponsored event, and your corporate logo on all event collateral. This includes signage, print and web ads, tweets, Facebook posts, press releases, invites, web landing page, and email campaigns.

Explore the selection of conference support options.

WELCOME RECEPTION $40,000

OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS $20,000

LUNCHEON KEYNOTE ADDRESS $20,000

CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS $20,000

Wednesday, May 15. A celebratory reception that recognizes the commitment and dedication of early education professionals throughout the industry. Sponsorship supports an evening of entertainment, experiential networking, appetizers, and refreshments.

Wednesday, May 15. Nikole Hannah-Jones, a writer covering racial injustice for New York Times Magazine and a 2017 MacArthur Genius Grant Fellow, will open the conference with her inspiring story of personal advocacy for greater equity in education. Moderated

by Rochelle Riley, Detroit Free Press columnist, this discussion will spark positive action and set the tone for an invigorating professional learning experience. As the sponsor, you will be recognized as presenting the HighScope International Conference Opening Keynote and Breakfast.

Thursday, May 16. Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the author of What the Eyes Don’t See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City, a powerful first-hand account of the Flint water crisis and a riveting narrative of personal advocacy. Dr. Hanna-Attisha will share how her innovative program researching the impact of the Flint Water Crisis is helping to ensure all Flint children grow up healthy and strong. As the sponsor, you will be recognized as presenting the HighScope International Conference Luncheon which also features a musical performance and distribution of Dr. HannaAttisha’s book to those in attendance.

Friday, May 17. Dr. Ellen Frede, Senior Co-Director at the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University and Research Professor at the Graduate School of Education, concludes the conference.

As a fellow early educator, Dr. Frede will invite attendees to explore their career opportunities and share her varied experiences in the field of early care and education.

As the sponsor, you will be recognized as presenting the HighScope International Conference Closing Keynote.

INTERNATIONAL VIP RECEPTION $10,000

Monday, May 13. An evening of networking with international early educators and industry thought leaders from from China to Mexico, from Chile to Indonesia and across the globe. The International VIP reception is filled with robust conversation, light music, refreshments, and hors d’oeuvres. As the sponsor, you will be recognized as presenting the HighScope International Conference VIP Reception.

PRECONFERENCE $10,000

Tuesday, May 14. A full-day of Preconference Workshops provides in-depth education and thoughtful discussion on a variety of topics. Attendees dive into rich subject matter, developing skills that they can apply in practice.

As the sponsor, you will be recognized as presenting the HighScope International Preconference and Lunch.

BREAK SPONSORSHIPS $5,000

Sponsoring breaks between professional learning sessions allows your organization to have a prominent presence while reaching attendees at peak volume. This valuable offer includes your organizations support featured at hydration stations and rest areas. There are 5 breaks available Wednesday through Friday — or you can choose to sponsor all 5 breaks. As the sponsor, you will be recognized as presenting the HighScope International Conference break and lounge stations.

DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN BUILDING BRIGHTER FUTURES. Contact: Pamela Malone, Development Director pmalone@highscope.org 734.485.2000 Ext.340 Donations accepted through March 1, 2019.

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