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to provide an opportunity for parents to understand key issues in gifted & talented education; discover local schools and extracurricular programs that support advanced learners; explore quality online and local resources relevant to their child’s abilities and interest areas; network with parents of like-minded kids and find mentorships that support their unique learners; thought leaders: provide an opportunity for an open dialogue among NYC-based thought leaders in G&T education; STEM and NYC opportunities for private and public partnerships in education.

The 2016 NYC Gifted & Talented Symposium & Benefit— one day to invest in your child’s future—is a day long symposium presented by PALNYC at the New York Law School that will help parents and educators support the cognitive, social and emotional development of NYCs high potential youth. Explore the pre-K through 8th grade educational landscape in NYC, programs that cater to the talents and strengths of G&T learners, and learn ways you can support your child's unique strengths and interests through local and online resources. 

Benefitting PALNYC, this Symposium supports programming for New York families, regardless of socio-economic status, to ensure that all families have access to the best programs and educational opportunities for their children. Parents and educators, principals, mental health professionals, education researchers, ed tech specialists, consultants, school counselors, pediatricians and pediatric dentists, school nurses, and anyone who wants

to join the conversation about supporting NYC's high potential youth. The content is relevant for parents and professionals from Pre-K through middle school. 

The NYC Gifted & Talented Symposium & Benefit includes topics on talent development, social & emotional development and how to navigate the practical matters for parents and educators of NYCs high potential youth, including: The Issues of Giftedness; 90th Percentile: Who Cares?; It's Elementary:The Official Story on G&T Options in NYC; Executive Function and Organizational Skills and much more. In addition to well rounded panels, expert speakers and the announcement of the winners of the 3rd annual Michael Perelstein Memorial Scholarship Fund’s Discover Your Passion™ Competition, the Symposium boasts a Curated Exhibit Hall. A hallmark of the Symposium and touted by past attendees to be “…a wonderful opportunity to engage with the NYC community,” the Exhibit Hall will include a sampling of NYC's finest educational programs and schools. An advisory committee comprised of select pre-K through middle school and G&T organizations in New York City ensures that the Symposium will bring quality speakers, panelists and exhibitors together for an amazing day of collaboration and networking.

The 2016 NYC Gifted & Talented Symposium

& Benefit

Join Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC [PALNYC] on Saturday, March 12, 2015 at New York Law School in TriBeCa for the 2nd Biennial NYC Gifted & Talented Symposium & Benefit

ABOUT PALNYC

The Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC [PALNYC] is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports NYC-based parents and their children by offering educational workshops, talent development-based resources and programs, mentorships and a discovery platform for web and app-based learning tools for kids. PALNYC connects experts with parents to better support the cognitive, social and emotional needs of their children.    In keeping with the mission of the 2013 NYC Gifted & Talented Symposium, featuring a keynote address by Dr. Carol Dweck, events like the NYC Ed Tech Family Day: A’Fair and our Spring PALNYC Workshop Series, The 2016 NYC Gifted & Talented ‘Right Fit’ Symposium & Benefit will support programming for New York families– regardless of socioeconomic status– to ensure that all families have access to the best educational opportunities for their children. To learn more about this event or sponsorship opportunities, contact PALNYC’s founder, Angelique LeDoux, palworkshops@mac.com, or call 212.343.8881.

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8:00-8:45 am REGISTRATION, CHECK-IN & NETWORKING

9:00-11:50am Morning Workshops Curated Exhibit Hall

12:00-1:50 pm LUNCH & Curated Exhibit Hall

1:00-4:00 pm Afternoon Workshops Curated Exhibit Hall

4:00pm Closing

The NYC Gifted & Talented Symposium & Benefit

@ a Glance

Join us March 12, 2016 at New York Law School in TriBeCa to: • Explore a variety of schools and

programs that support the cognitive, social and emotional needs of high potential youth and find the right fit for your unique child.

• Choose from any session within multiple strands, including: Talent Development, Social & Emotional Development, Navigating the Practical, Top of Mind Topics and The G&T Teacher, a dedicated strand for educators.

• Collaborate and network with like-minded parents, principals, teachers, education consultants and specialists from some of NYC’s top programs for high potential children.

• Visit the Curated Exhibit Hall to discover local and online programs specifically focused on the talent and ability areas of your child, whether their passion is art, reading, math, animals, architecture, music, chess, dance, sports, coding, game design, theater or entrepreneurship.

• Learn about the different school and educational options relevant to your child, including co-ed versus single sex, boarding versus day programs, progressive versus traditional school philosophies, gifted & talented versus gen ed programs, public versus private, charter and every other option you can think if for your pre-K-8th grader.

The Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC [PALNYC] is pleased to present the 2nd biennial NYC Gifted & Talented Symposium & Benefit– one day to invest in your’s child’s future– on March 12, 2016, where parents with children in pre-K through middle school children will find the resources to support the cognitive, social and emotional development of their high potential learners.

Time & Date: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday March 12, lunch included Location: New York Law School • 185 West Broadway, New York, NY Attendees: Parents of pre-k through middle school students Registration: Visit our Eventbrite page to register Tickets: $75 early bird special until DEC 15, $99 standard, $125 at the door *early bird registration and donor discounts are available online for a limited time. Contact: Angelique LeDoux @ 212.343.8881 or via email @ palworkshops@me.com

DETAILS AT A GLANCE

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Angelique LeDoux, MA, PALNYC Founder & Executive Director Angelique LeDoux is a writer and picture editor turned education advocate based in New York City, and the founding partner and executive director of Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC (PALNYC). PALNYC & The P.A.L. Workshops help parents of high potential youth understand the academic, social and emotional development of their child and navigate quality programs, mentoring opportunities, education technologies and other resources for their children in New York City and beyond. She is also the founder of Jade’s ToyBox, an educational and eco-friendly children’s toy company, named to Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Children’s Products of 2010 and listed on Dr. Toy’s Socially Responsible Products for 2010. Prior to that, LeDoux was an editor at TIME for Kids Magazine, the Associated Press and writer and photographer at numerous publications. She taught one of the country’s first university courses on digital photography at Southern

Methodist University in the early 1990s and remains a supporter of technology and innovation in education LeDoux received an MA in both Journalism and Fine Art Photography from New York University; and went on to pursue a Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education from Rutgers University to better support her own advanced learner.

Shamir Khan, PhD, PALNYC Co-Founder Shamir A. Khan, PhD, a clinical psychologist, is a Co-Founder of Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC (PALNYC). In Dr. Khan’s clinical practice, he primarily works with underrepresented and diverse adolescents, adults, couples, and families. He has served on the adjunct doctoral teaching faculty at Teachers College, Columbia University (7 years), and Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital & Nursing Facility (2 years). In 2008, Dr. Khan founded the NYC Private Schools Blog, which covers over 800 NYC pre-K-12 private schools. HighBeam Research named the blog a Top 10 Education Research Blog in the U.S. in 2011. Currently, Dr. Khan serves on the Board of the South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS), and is an advisor to Manhattan Media’s Blackboard Awards and the James Jay Dudley Luce Foundation. In 2010, he was one of the recipients of the Global Citizens Award from Orphans International Worldwide, which honors individuals who personify global citizenship in their leadership in helping humanity. Dr. Khan earned his BA from Haverford College, MS from Teachers College, PhD from Columbia University, and is a former Raoul Wallenberg Scholar at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (’96-’97).

Co-Founders

PALNYC ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Joyce Van Tassel Baska (William & Mary, NAGC, Rutgers)

Joy Lawson Davis (Board Member, National Association for Gifted Children)Shamir Khan (NYC Private Schools Blog, PALNYC Founder)

Angelique LeDoux (PALNYC & Jade’s ToyBox Founder)Harold Levy (Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, former NYC School Chancellor)

Jim Webb (Great Potential Press, SENG Founder)

PREVIOUS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Alina Adams (Examiner)Elizabeth Albert (Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth)Aleta Angelosante, PhD (NYU Child Study)Robin Aronow, PhD (School Search NYC)Lorenley Baez (Oliver Scholars)Robert Berkman (Better Living Through Mathematics)Preeti Birla (Innovate NYC)Marion Blank, PhD (Reading Kingdom)Ranu Boppana, MD (psychiatrist, NYU & parent at HCHS)Micaela Bracamonte (Lang School)Elissa Brown, PhD (Hunter College Gifted Studies)Janine Caffrey, EdD (Perth Amboy)Brother Brian Carty (De La Salle Academy)Janette Cesar (TAG)Sandra Clifton (Clifton Corner)KC Cohen (Riverdale County School)Randall Collins (Speyer Institute)Connie Coulianos-Burton (Speyer Legacy School)Matthew Cruger, PhD (Child Mind Institute)Rhys Daunic (The Media Spot)Paul Deards (Speyer Legacy School)Carol Dweck, PhD (author, professor/Stanford U.)Kevin Elgan (Tynker)Devi Enerio-Ellant. DPM (parent at HCES, Hollingworth, Speyer)Lori Evans, PhD (NYU Child Study)Gentian Falstrom (NYC DOE)Nick Farrell (NYC DOE)Mike Fischthal (Pixel Academy)Andrea Fisher (parent at Brearley)Pamela French (parent at The Anderson School)Jane Foley Fried (Brearley School)Howard Fuchs, JD (Hunter College Gifted Studies)Richard Gallagher, PhD (NYU Child Study)Sarah Gardner (parent at Bronx Science & The Anderson School )

Victoria Goldman (Manhattan Family Guide to Private Schools)Jolie Golden (PACE)Juan Carlos Gonzalez (Children’s Aid Society)Ann Gordon Chang (PS 85)Matt Gross (Newsela)Jacqueline Haberfeld (parent at HCES)Alex Hindes, JD (attorney)Susan Hebach (American Tap Dance Foundation) Sophia Hollander (Wall Street Journal) Janet Jackson, PhD (psychologist, private practice)

Bridget Johnson (Prep for Prep)Izzy Kalman (Bullies 2 Buddies)Christine Karamangolou (Léman Manhattan)Shira Kessar (NYC DOE)Esther Kogan, EdD (Speyer Legacy School)Carolyn Kottmeyer (HOAGIES)Joy Lawson Davis, EdD (professor at Virginia Union U)Harold Levy (former NYC Schools Chancellor)Nathan Levy (NJAGC & Nathan Levy Books)Olga Livanis, EdD (NEST+m)Ying Lu, PhD (NYU Steinhardt)Susan Luger (SL Associates)Kim Magliore (SciTech Kids)Michael McCurdy (TestingMom.com)Fred McIntosh, JD (Prep for Prep)Eric Messinger (New York Family Magazine)Douglas Morse (parent at NEST+m)

Sandra Noreen (Kaufman Music Center)Julia Osborn, PhD (psychologist, private practice)Alexandra PatzKristen Pallonetti (Tribeca Community School)Elizabeth Perelstein (School Choice International)Heather Pinedo-Burns (Hollingworth at Teachers College, Columbia University)Karen Quinn (TestingMom.com)Irina Roller, JD (SL Associates)Nancy Samalin (author, Parent Guidance Workshops)Mark Saul, PhD (Center for Mathematical Talent at NYU Courant Institute)Milo Scekic (Speyer Legacy) Susan Schwartz (Child Mind Institute)Maverick Scott (parent at NYC G&T District Program)Jen Seron (AGATE)Jason Singer (Gobstopper) Kathleen Slocum (parent at TAG Young Scholars)Nancy Slotnick (parent at Speyer Legacy)Razel Solow, PhD (Hunter College Gifted Studies)Hui Soo Chae, EdD (EdLab at Teachers College, Columbia U.)Melissa Sornik (SENG, TECA)Frances Stern (Talk About Math)Chantal Stevens (A Better Chance)Rena Subotnik, PhD (The Center for Psychology in the Schools and Education at the American Psychological Association)Joyce Szuflita (NYC School Help)Donna Taylor (BSI)Stephanie Thacker (parent at NEST + M)Donna Vaupel (NJAGC)Pooja Vekaria, PhD (NYU Child Study)Mahalia Watson (parent at HCES)Sharon Weinberg, PhD (NYU Steinhardt)Sian Zelbo, JD (Center for Mathematical Talent at NYU)

SPEAKERS & PANELISTS2011- 2015

EXPERTS ON GIFTED EDUCATION & TALENT DEVELOPMENT Growth Mindset with Carol Dweck, PhD (Stanford University)A Conversation with Rena Subotnik, PhD (American Psychological Association)sponsored by Speyer Legacy (What is Gifted? Understanding Identification with Janet Jackson, PhD (psychologist)The Accelerated Learner: Options in the Gifted Arena with Robin Aronow (School Search NYC), Victoria Goldman (Manhattan Family Guide to Private Schools)Gifted & Talented Education in NYC: A Roundtable Discussion About G&T Programming with Micaela Bracamonte (Lang School), Devi Enerio-Ellant, DPM (parent at HCES, Hollingworth, Speyer), Andrea Fisher (parent at Brearley), Eric Messinger (New York Family), Douglas Morse (parent at NEST+m), Jen Seron (AGATE), Kathleen Slocum (parent at TAG)Supporting Your Child’s Gifts & Talents: A Talent Development Roundtable with Janine Caffrey, EdD (Perth Amboy)Supporting Early Giftedness Through Play with Julia Osborn,

PhD (psychologist), Kristen Pallonetti (Tribeca Community School), Heather Pinedo-Burns (Hollingworth Preschool)

Educational Options for Twice Exceptional Learners with Micaela Bracamonte (Lang School)Supporting Talent Development & Learning Styles with Matthew Cruger, PhD (Child Mind Institute) and Elizabeth Albert (Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth)THOUGHT LEADERS ROUNDTABLE moderated by Sophia Hollander (Wall Street Journal), with Harold Levy (Palm Ventures), Elissa Brown, PhD (Hunter College), Paul Deards (Speyer Legacy School), Bridget Johnson (Prep for Prep), Jacqueline Haberfeld (parent) and Donna Taylor (BSI)

G&T PROCESS, TESTING & ADMISSIONSThe NYC Gifted & Talented Process: An Insiders Guide to Admissions & Testing for Public & Private Schools with Michael McCurdy & Karen Quinn (TestingMom.com)Finding The Right Fit for Your Child: School Models, a panel moderated by Elizabeth Perelstein (School Choice International), with Esther Kogan, EdD (Speyer Legacy), Janette Cesar (TAG), Jane Foley Fried (Brearley School), Ann Gordon Chang (PS85) and Olga Livanis, EdD (NEST+m)Admissions & Testing: Straight Talk with Marion Blank, PhD (Reading Kingdom) and Janet Jackson, PhD (psychologist)The G&T Process, Testing & Admissions with Robin Aronow, PhD (School Search NYC)The Right Fit: Parent Perspectives & Advocacy a panel

moderated by Elissa Brown, PhD (Hunter College) with Sarah Gardner (parent, Anderson), Scott Maverick (parent at NYC G&T District Program), Jen Seron (parent of homeschooler), Stephanie Thacker (parent at NEST

+m), Mahalia Watson (parent at HCES)DIVE DEEPER... into the G&T Process with the NYC Department of EducationGifted & Talented Speedsourcing Event with Nancy Slotnick, (parent, MatchmakerCafe.com)Becoming Your Child’s Advocate with Alex Hindes (attorney) and Melissa Sornik (SENG, TECA)

CULTURALLY DIVERSE LEARNERS Perspectives on Supporting High Potential, Culturally Diverse Youth in NYC, a panel discussion moderated by Joy Lawson Davis, EdD (University of Louisiana Lafayette), Kim Magliore (SciTech Kids), Fred McIntosh, JD (Prep for Prep), Juan Carlos Gonzalez (Children’s Aid Society), Chantal Stevens (A Better Chance) & Lorenley Baez (Oliver Scholars)Nurturing & Advocating for Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Gifted Learners with Joy Lawson Davis, EdD

SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT Understanding Uneven Development, Executive Function & Motivation with Richard Gallagher, PhD (NYU Child Study Center)Self-Regulation & Anxiety with Aleta Angelosante, PhD (NYU Child Study Center)Intro to Social & Emotional Needs with Carolyn Kottmeyer (HOAGIES)Character Development, Peer Relationships and Bullying with Sandra Clifton (Clifton Corner), Izzy Kalman (Bullies2Buddies), Lori Evans, PhD (NYU Child Study Center) and Connie Coulianos-Burton (Speyer Legacy School)

THE ARTS The Power of Books & Film for Kids: Using Children’s Literature & Movies to Help Kids Connect with Others, Explore Emotions and Understand Themselves with Douglas Morse (parent at NEST+m)Supporting the Arts & 21st Century Skills with Connie Coulianos-Burton (Speyer Legacy School), Sandra Noreen (Kaufman Music Center), Susan Hebach (American Tap Dance Foundation) and Mike Fischthal (Pixel Academy)

TWICE EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS

Is My Child 2E? And What Does That Mean? with Julia Osborn, PhD (psychologist)

Education Options & Advocacy for Twice moderated by Carolyn Kottmeyer (HOAGIES), with Susan Schwartz (Child Mind Institute), Micaela Bracamonte (Lang School), Pooja Vekaria, PhD (NYU Child Study), Susan Luger & Irina Roller, JD (Susan Luger Associates)DIVE DEEPER... into 2E with Dr. Julia Osborn, PhD (psychologist) & Micaela Bracamonte (Lang School)

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGIES NBC Education Nation & Pearson present PARENT TOOLKIT Flatiron School presents FLYING DRONES Project Ed: Short Films that Teach with Girish Gupta DIVE DEEPER... into Ed Tech-’30 Apps in 30 Minutes’ with Rhys Daunic (The Media Spot)EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY PANEL moderated by Preeti Birla (Innovate NYC), Matt Gross (Newsela), Hui Soo Chae, EdD (EdLab at Teachers College, Columbia University), Jason Singer (Gobstopper) and Kevin Eagan (Tynker)

SUMMER SUPPORT Preventing Summer Slide with Nathan Levy (NJAGC), Frances Stern (Talk About…Math!), Milo Scekic and Alexandra Patz

PARENTING Positive Discipline & Your Advanced Learner: Ending the Great Debate with Nancy Samalin (Parent Guidance Workshops)

Parenting the Accelerated Learner with Alina Adams (Examiner), Ranu Boppana, MD (psychiatrist, NYU), Connie Coulianos-Burton (Speyer Legacy), Razel Solow, PhD (School-Wise)Guiding Gifted Girls & Boys with Razel Solow, PhD (Hunter College, School-Wise) and Howard Fuchs, JD (Hunter)

COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT Practical Ideas for Improving Writing and Critical Thinking with Nathan Levy (NJAGC)Intro to Differentiating with Matthew Cruger, PhD (Child Mind Institute)

MATHEMATICAL THINKING How to Talk to Children About Mathematics with Robert Berkman (Better Living Through Mathematics)Teaching Children to Think Mathematically with Mark Saul, PhD and Sian Zelbo, JD (Center for Mathematical Talent at NYU Courant Institute)DIVE DEEPER... into Math with Frances Stern (Talk About…Math!)Beyond Flashcards: Meaningful Arithmetic with Mark Saul, PhD & Sian Zelbo, JD (Center for Mathematical Talent at NYU Courant Institute)

MIDDLE SCHOOL TOPICS Critical Issues for the NYC Middle Schooler with Paul Deards (Speyer Legacy), Christine Karamangolou (Léman Manhattan), Joyce Szuflita (NYC School Help)

PALNYC PARTNERS & SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS

The NYC G&T Symposium, The Ed Tech Family Day A’Fair and the PALNYC Spring Workshop Series were made possible thanks to the support and partnerships with the following organizations, including:

New York Family, The Coalition of Gifted Schools, NBC News Education Nation and Pearson Parent Toolkit NYU Courant Institute’s Center for Mathematical Talent

Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth School Search Solutions, Child Mind Institute, Innovate NYC Schools

Newsela, All Star Code, Everfi Prep for Prep, A Better Chance, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

and much more…

SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES: The 2016 NYC Gifted & Talented Symposium & Benefit offers an array of important promotional opportunities to maximize your exposure to attendees. From event sponsorship to online banner and app brand placement the Symposium provides the perfect venue for you to reach hundreds of attendees and make a strong public statement about your value to NYC families.

The 2016 NYC Gifted & Talented Symposium & Benefit will be limited to 40 pre-approved exhibitors. Reserve your space by December 15, 2015 and receive a discount of 10% off. Reserve by January 31, 2016 to be included in the event program. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Please email or call with questions palworkshops@me.com or 212.343.8881.

As with our previous symposium we anticipate up to 500 attendees at this year’s conference, with many more referencing our website for resources and information throughout the year, making it an intimate but highly visible setting for exhibitors. Attendees include families (pre-K - 8th), educators, professionals and ed tech specialists throughout NYC and beyond.

To reserve one of these opportunities, please fill out an application here or fill out and return the last page of this packet. Please direct questions about sponsorship, exhibitor and advertising opportunities to PALNYC Executive Director Angelique LeDoux at palworkshops@me.com or 212.343.8881.

Unable to Attend But Still Interested in Participating? If you are unavailable to be present on the day of the event, PALNYC has multiple options to increase awareness of your company, including ad placement on our Mobile App and event website. A limited number of advertising opportunities are available at the 2016 NYC Gifted & Talented Symposium. View them here or refer to the application page to see how you can participate. All advertisers must supply 300 dpi high resolution logo of artwork to palworkshops@me.com by January 31, 2016.

*NOTE TO SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS & VENDORS: All exhibitors are responsible for set up and breakdown of materials. Set-up is between 9:30am-10:30am and breakdown is promptly at 3:00pm. Guests will begin to arrive in the Exhibit Hall at 11:00am. Additional time can be arranged in the morning for set-up upon request. The Symposium will take place from 8:00am- 4:00pm, with 4 full hours of dedicated face-time with potential parents, customers and clients, plus additional opportunities throughout the day. Additional tables may be purchased by event vendors at a cost of $450/table and additional attendees (up to 3) may be added for a fee of $65/attendee. All exhibitors are responsible for shipping of exhibit materials. Please contact New York Law School to confirm shipping details.

PALNYC Founding Sponsor [ $15,000 ]Includes Exhibitor Space • This is an Annual Sponsorship- Your organization will be mentioned as a PALNYC

Founding Supporter at every PALNYC event held throughout the school year 2015/2016 (includes the Symposium, all monthly workshop events and any special events), and included on E-newsletters, email blasts and other correspondence.

• The PALNYC event mobile app will include your organization as a Founding Sponsor• Includes Keynote Sponsorship at the NYC G&T Symposium• Name, Logo/URL prominently displayed on website, at Symposium and all promotional

materials for 2015/2016 school year.• Up to 4 registered attendees for NYC G&T Symposium (or donated)• Partner sponsors are entitled to two 6-foot exhibitor tables for the NYC G&T Symposium

(or donated)• Sack lunch for up to 4 attendees at the NYC G&T Symposium• Guest blog on the PALNYC website

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Talent Competition Sponsor [ $20,000 ] no longer availableYour organization/company will sponsor our K-8 NYC focused talent competition providing for a total of $20,000 in scholarship funds to be donated to the organizations providing services, products or other to the awardees.

The PALNYC Partner Sponsor [ $10,000 ] • Have your organization promoted as a Partner at NYC G&T Symposium.• Your name and/or logo will be reflected as a PALNYC Partner Sponsor with top billing in

the program and mobile app at the event and on other materials in support of the G&T Symposium.

• Your name, logo, and web link will also appear on the PALNYC website through the 2015/2016 season and will appear in all 2015/2016 PALNYC E-Newsletters.

• Partner sponsors are entitled to two 6-foot exhibitor tables and registration for 4, which includes a sack lunch.

• Guest blog on the PALNYC website

Talent Development Strand Sponsor [ $5000 ] • Sponsor a strand of the NYC G&T Symposium that reflects your organization’s specialized

content area.• Your name and/or logo will be reflected as the sponsor of the Talent Development strand

in the program / mobile app at the event and on other promotional materials in support of the G&T Symposium.

• Your name, logo, and web link will also appear on the PALNYC website through the 2015/2016 season and will appear in all 2015/2016 PALNYC E-Newsletters.

• Partner sponsors are entitled to a 6-foot exhibitor table and registration for 4, which includes a sack lunch.

Lunchtime Sponsor [ $2500 ] Sponsor and lead our intimate lunchtime meet-ups and choose the educational topic of your choice. Registration for up to 4 people and sack lunch provided.

Platinum Sponsor [ $1500 ]• All benefits accorded to the Gold level including priority exhibitor table placement • Two additional registered attendees (total of 4), includes up to 4 sack lunches• Opportunity to co-sponsor a session, Lunchtime or other special event

Social & Emotional Strand Sponsor [ $5000 ]Sponsor a strand of the NYC G&T Symposium that reflects your organization’s specialized content area. Receive all of the benefits of the Talent Development Strand Sponsor and with your name and logo reflected as the sponsor of the Social & Emotional Strand in the event program.

Negotiating the Practical Strand Sponsor [ $5000 ]Sponsor a strand of the NYC G&T Symposium that reflects your organization’s specialized content area. Receive all of the benefits of the Talent Development Strand Sponsor and with your name and logo reflected as the sponsor of the Negotiating the Practical Strand in the event program.

Diverse Populations Strand Sponsor [ $5000 ]Sponsor a strand of the NYC G&T Symposium that reflects your organization’s specialized content area. Receive all of the benefits of the Talent Development Strand Sponsor and with your name and logo reflected as the sponsor of the Diverse Populations Strand in the event program.

Media Sponsors- Contact Angelique LeDoux for details: 212.343.8881 Partner with PALNYC and promote the Symposium direct to your base through your distribution channels, including website presence, publications and via association newsletters, e-newsletters/updates and more.

PALNYC Community Table [ $350 ] • For outreach organizations and teachers, a shared table at a price that fits your

budget• Logo/URL listed on website

PALNYC Supporter [ $250 ] Can’t join us in person? Perfect choice for education start-ups, individual tutors and non-profit program and service providers• Shared space ONLY for your printed hand-out materials (up to 500 copies)• Logo/URL listed on website

PALNYC Donor [ any amount ] Charitable contributions for the benefit of the PALNYC Scholarship Fund to allow parents in underserved communities the opportunity to attend our events

• Your name, foundation or company and logo will be printed in our event program as well as all PALNYC events and website throughout the year.

• For contributions above $5000, a personal mention will be made during the event.

Silver Sponsor [ $550]• Standard placement of 6-foot exhibit table• Shared table space for your printed hand-out materials (up to 500 copies)• One registered attendee and sack lunch • Logo/URL listed on website

Gold Sponsor [ $1000 / $850 special pricing for non-profits]• Priority exhibitor placement with a 6-foot table, 2 registered attendees + lunch• Table space for your printed hand-out materials (up to 500 copies) • Priority placement for Logo/URL listed on website

Sponsorship & Exhibitor Pricing [Apply online (preferred) or email/fax to PALNYC]We want to be sponsors/exhibitors of the 2016 NYC Gifted & Talented Symposium & Benefit on March 12, 2016 presented by Parents of Accelerated Learners (PALNYC). Count us in to support PALNYC in introducing New York families to the best in education and programming in NYC and beyond. I am interested in the following sponsorship level:

Additions:

Total Amount Due: $_______________

Name of Company:_______________________________Contact Name: __________________________________

Name(s) of Representative(s) Attending:_____________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________City/State/Zip:______________________________________________

Phone number:___________________ Cell: _____________________Email: ________________________________

PAYMENT DETAILS: ***Notice of cancellation must be received in writing by February 15, 2016 for a refund I will pay by □ check- made payable to Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC □ credit card - Please Select- □ American Express □ Visa □ Mastercard □ Discover

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Please return this form to: ATTN: Angelique LeDoux, Executive Director, Parents of Accelerated Learners, PALNYCvia Email: palworkshops@me.com via Fax: 866-583-6376 via mail to: 19 Beach St, Suite 7 New York, NY 10013 For Questions- Phone: 212.343.8881*Contact Angelique LeDoux directly 212.343.8881/fax 866.583.6376

□ _____ Event App Ad - $250 □ _____ Website Ad - $250

□ _____ Additional table - $450□ _____ Additional Attendees - $65 each

Signature_______________________

Thank you for your support. PALNYC is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation and your donation may be deductible as allowed by law.

□ _____ PALNYC Partner Sponsor - $10,000□ _____ Strand Sponsor - $5,000

Please specify:__________________ □ _____ Lunch Meet-Up Sponsor - $2,500 □ _____ Platinum Sponsor - $1,500 □ _____ Gold Sponsor - $1,000

□ _____ Silver Sponsor - $550 □ _____ Community Sponsor - $350 □ _____ PALNYC Supporter - $250 □ _____ Media Sponsor* □ _____ PALNYC Donor

Amount $_______________