Sponsorship Opportunities

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A Letter to Our Sponsors

  • Dear Sponsor:

    Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) provides enriching educational opportunities and value-added services, by initiating innovative ways to improve educational opportunities for students in our partner districts. One of the ways is through our 37th Annual R. T. Garcia Early Childhood Winter Conference (ECWC). ECWC is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at the Kingdom Builders’ Center, 6011 W Orem Drive, Houston, Texas 77085. We would be delighted to have your support in continuing to offer excellent service to the Harris County region of schools.

    HCDE’s Center for Educator Success will provide professional development to approximately 1,000 educators who serve children ages 3 to 8. The full-day conference features several sessions (e.g., early childhood, literacy, language arts, mathematics, classroom management, etc.) facilitated by nationally known keynote and featured speakers such as award-winning author and illustrator, Marc Brackett, Ph.D., who will share his message about giving Permission to Feel: How Emotional Literacy Fuels Learning.  

    As you are aware, the state of our nation changed after the shutdown of school districts across the world because of the effects of Covid-19.  This has certainly increased the need to address the social-emotional needs of our teachers as well as our scholars. Therefore, as we offer a high-quality professional learning opportunity for early childhood educators, we anticipate a great turnout for this year’s event. 

    Please join us in this intentional and exciting professional learning opportunity for educators and help put young children and their teachers on the path to success. I have attached the Sponsor Expo Application describing the varying levels of support. If you are not able to participate with a sponsorship, we are grateful for any donation amount. 

    Thank you for your consideration.

     

    Regards,

    Isaac Carrier, Ph.D.
    Officer of Partnerships and Certifications
    Center for Educator Success
    Harris County Department of Education 

Become a Sponsor

  • How do I sponsor ECWC?

    1. Browse sponsorship opportunities
      View packages and a la carte sponsorship options

    2. Download the 2023 Sponsor Expo Application
      Take note of key dates and terms and conditions

    3. Submit payment
      Sponsors may pay online, in person*, or by mail*


    FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    Isaac Carrier
    Early Childhood Winter Conference Sponsorship/Vendor Expo Coordinator
    Harris County Department of Education
    6300 Irvington Blvd.
    Houston, TX 77022

    Phone: 713-696-2152
    Email

     

    *See Sponsor Expo Application for details

2023 Early Childhood Winter Conference Sponsorship Pricing Guide

      Sponsorship Packages***

      Package What's Included
      Diamond (4)
      $2,000 
      • All items in Platinum package
      • Sponsorship of a room (i.e. Gymnatorium)
      • Full-Page B&W Ad in ECWC program* in lieu of Half-Page Ad
      • Guaranteed choice of table location in the Diamond section (first floor) (first come, first served) in lieu of table in Platinum section
      • Make-n-Take Session**
      Platinum (3)
      $1,500
      • All items in Gold package
      • Additional 6 ft table and 2 additional chairs
      • Meals for 2 additional team members
      • One bag drop item (must be received by December 13)
      • Half-Page B&W Ad in ECWC program* in lieu of Quarter-Page Ad
      • Guaranteed choice of table in Platinum section (first floor) (first come, first served) in lieu of table in Gold section
      • Make-n-Take Session**
      Gold (5)
      $1,000
      • All items in Silver package
      • Guaranteed choice of table location in Gold section (first floor) (First come, first served) in lieu of Silver section
      • Quarter-Page B&W Ad in ECWC program*
      • Make-n-Take Session**
      Silver (8)
      $500
      • All items from Bronze package
      • Assigned table in Silver section (first floor) in lieu of table in Bronze section (Second floor)
      Bronze (12)
      $300
      • One 6 ft table with 2 chairs
      • Meals provided for 2 team members
      • Logo printed in ECWC program*
      • Logo listed on ECWC Conference App*
      • Assigned table in Bronze section (second floor)

      A la Carte Sponsorships

      Item What's Included
      Breakfast Sponsor
      $2,000 
      • Sponsor breakfast for all conference registrants
      • Signage with your logo or artwork atbreakfast area in the gymnatorium* 
      • Logo listed on ECWC Conference App* 
      Water Bottle Sponsor
      $1,500
      • Sponsor bottles of water for all conference registrants 
      • Add your logo to bottles of water* 
      • Signage with your logo or artwork at waterbottle area in the gymnatorium* 
      • Logo listed on ECWC Conference App* 
      Water Station Sponsor
      $500
      • Signage with your logo or artwork at 4 water stations throughout the building
      • Logo listed on ECWC Conference App*
      Signage Sponsor
      $500
      • Your logo or artwork on the bottomcorner of all directional signs printed for ECWC*
      • Excellent brand visibility throughout the event location
      • Logo listed on ECWC Conference App*
      Bag Drop
      $350
      • Include a branded giveaway in all tote bags (must be received by Dec. 13)
      • Contact for suggestions
      • Items must be HCDE approved
      Outside Back Cover Ad
      $500
      • Best visibility for product or company
      • Full Color Ad*
      • Logo on ECWC Conference App*
      Full-Page Ad
      $400
      • Black and White Ad* in ECWC Program* 
      • Logo on ECWC Conference App* 
      Half-Page Ad
      $300
      • Black and White Ad* in ECWC Program* 
      Quarter-Page Ad
      $200
      • Black and White Ad* in ECWC Program* 
      • * Artwork must be submitted by December 13, 2022, and approved by HCDE for inclusion in the Early Childhood Winter Conference Program
        ** Make-n-Take descriptors are in the Sponsor Application
        *** No package purchase necessary 

      Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors