All registered participants will be directed and encouraged to visit the exhibit area of our conference. There will be extended break times and refreshments including continental breakfasts, box lunch and ice cream breaks to drive traffic to the exhibit areas. Each exhibit table package includes 8 ft. x 30 in. skirted table(s), chairs, waste basket and information in the conference program. The exhibit area will be open to conference attendees on Thursday and Friday. If you are unable to exhibit at the conference, but you would like to have your materials available at a resource table, you may select the Resource Table materials option. With this option, you can provide informational or promotional items that will be placed on a Take One table in the exhibit area. Registered exhibitors will receive confirmation and additional information.

Two-Table Exhibit $690 / $590 if paid by August 13, 2010

Your organization has the opportunity to host one or more of the following events. All events will be held at the conference hotel and are available at no additional charge to all conference attendees. All sponsors will receive one complimentary $475-value exhibit table, at-event signage, at-event opportunities to disseminate corporate information, recognition in the conference program and at www.behavioralinstitute.org. There are limited sponsorships available and all are offered to the first paid sponsor. If you are interested in hosting an event that is not listed, please contact us. *exclusive event sponsorships

Sponsor the Welcome Dinner with keynote presentation. In addition to the above opportunities, sponsors will receive a short speaking opportunity during the event and three full conference registrations.

Sponsor the Friday Luncheon with Keynote address. In addition to the above opportunities, sponsors will receive a short speaking opportunity during the event and two full conference registrations.

Provide continental breakfast to conference attendees as the exclusive sponsor of the Thursday, Friday or Saturday continental breakfast. The event will be held in the exhibit area. In addition to the above opportunities, sponsor will receive one full conference registration.

As the exclusive sponsor of the Thursday or Friday afternoon break, you will receive recognition for providing refreshments to all conference participants during the afternoon break. In addition to the above opportunities, sponsor will receive one full conference registration.

The following advertising opportunities are available. These are limited opportunities that will be sold to the first paid advertiser. All advertisers will receive recognition in the conference program and at www.behavioralinstitute.org. If you are interested in an advertising opportunity that is not listed, please contact us. *exclusive advertising opportunities

Achieve maximum exposure by projecting your company throughout the conference and with attendees when they go home. Tote bag sponsor will provide canvas (or equivalent quality) conference tote bags for distribution to all attendees at the registration table. Bags can feature your one-color logo/brief message and will be printed with the conference information. In addition to the above opportunities, tote bag sponsor will receive one full conference registration.

Name badge lanyard advertising offers another opportunity to project your company to each attendee. Name badge sponsor will supply cotton (or equivalent quality) lanyard featuring your company name for distribution to all attendees at registration. In addition to the above opportunities, name badge sponsor will receive one full conference registration.

The Tara Reilly Memorial Scholarship*

The Institute is proud to continue its scholarship program that encourages and assists individuals pursuing careers serving troubled youth. Twenty-three previous recipients have each received $2,000. Scholarships are awarded in the fields of special education, mental health, and juvenile justice. Applicants must be enrolled in a post-baccalaureate training program and have at least one year remaining before completion of their program following the 2010-2011 academic year. The award will be presented at the conference. Recipient will receive an expense-paid trip to the conference (not to exceed $1,000) and an award of $2,000.

Contributors to the scholarship program recognize the importance of attracting and encouraging highly skilled professionals to work with troubled youth. Your support provides assistance to selected individuals who have demonstrated a commitment, and the ability, to become outstanding practitioners. You have the option of providing corporate sponsorship for the continuing scholarship program; an exclusive scholarship; join with another organization to provide a half scholarship each; or become one of our patrons by helping provide for the expenses of the recipients. Sponsors and patrons will be invited to participate in the award ceremony, be prominently recognized in the conference program, and receive the benefits described below.

(includes two exhibit tables and one full-page ad)

(includes one exhibit table and one full-page ad)

(includes one exhibit table and one 1/2-page ad)

(includes one 1/2-page ad)

Parent Registration Scholarship $150 per scholarship

Successful programs for troubled youth depend on the active participation and support of families. The Institute recognizes the critical need for parent involvement and support. The conference provides sessions for families and they are encouraged to attend and actively participate. While many parents seek to participate, they lack the financial means. These scholarships will pay for their discounted registration fees. Parent scholarship sponsors will be recognized in the conference program.