Exhibitor and Sponsorship Opportunities

CDL's annual Plain Talk About Reading Institute brings together the who's who of literacy experts, researchers, and practitioners to provide educators with the latest research and teaching strategies that increase student achievement. Over 700 professional educators will be attending the Plain Talk About Reading Institute April 30 - May 2, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel located in New Orleans. This audience is comprised of:

• Classroom teachers
• Literacy specialists
• Principals
• District superintendents
• Curriculum and instruction directors
• Speech/language pathologists
• Higher education professors

Sponsorship Opportunities

Plain Talk is solidifying sponsorship partnerships with select organizations that are doing remarkable work around reading instruction, literacy research, and professional development for educators.

CDL is offering select opportunities for sponsorships including sponsorship of Plain Talk’s VIP Speaker Reception and of our attendee Tote Bags.

Sponsoring teacher participation at Plain Talk About Reading is an additional way to support reading achievement. These sponsors may specify the beneficiary of sponsorship including specific teachers, schools, districts or regions.

For details on these exclusive sponsorships, contact CDL at (504) 840-9786 or learn@cdl.org.

Exhibit Opportunities

Vendors participating in Plain Talk About Reading Institutes have been very pleased with the experience, and most return year after year. Our goal is for exhibitors to find the Institute to be a profitable experience in terms of contacts and business generated. We make every effort to support and encourage face to face contact between exhibitors and attendees throughout the duration of the event. We offer events in the exhibit area and strategically place exhibits in high traffic areas.

Exhibitors are also offered exclusive opportunities including providing door prizes to attendees and advertising in the program book and daily newsletters.

For complete details, contact Denise Howell at (504) 840-9786 or via email at dhowell@cdl.org. Click here to download an Exhibitor Kit. (PDF, 1.5MB)

Because of space limitations, our offering of exhibit booths is very limited. Booths will be assigned on a first come basis.

Additional Questions?

Email or call the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) at learn@cdl.org or
504-840-9786 for additional information.