INVITATION TO EXHIBIT / SPONSOR
W H Y   E X H I B I T - S P O N S O R	The Alaska Statewide Special Education Conference is an annual event.  By inviting nationally recognized speakers, as well as knowledgeable local experts in the areas of disabilities and education, ASSEC has become a highly anticipated event within the field of special education in Alaska.  The Alaska Statewide Special Education Conference attracts hundreds of classroom teachers, special education teachers, administrators, parents, health care professionals and specialists whose work revolves around the educations and well being of children and adults with disabilities.  The 2009 conference drew over 450 participants from across Alaska.   The format of the conference includes three main days of conference workshops (February 8 - 10, 2010) with two days of pre and post conference credit courses on both ends of the main conference.  Exhibitor hours will occur only on the main three days of the conference.
A C C E P T A N C E	Exhibitor and sponsor acceptance is based on alignment with the mission of Alaska Statewide Special Education Conference Association.   ASSECA will conduct a formal review process for all exhibitor and sponsor submissions. Once the review process is complete, you will be notified accordingly.
M I S S I O N	MISSION STATEMENT:   The Alaska Statewide Special Education Conference Association provides quality staff development and networking opportunities for Alaska educators. Through an annual Conference, ASSECA promotes current and effective educational practices. As part of coordinated statewide training, ASSECA strives to improve outcomes for students with exceptionalities, ASSECA activities are planned and implemented by a geographic and culturally representative team of educators, parents and community members. The goal of ASSECA is to promote students’ successful integration within society.