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Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Exhibit G01
Exhibit G01
Scholastic Library Publishing
Scholastic Library Publishing
Paul Davis
Paul Davis
scholastic.com/librarypublishing
Scholastic Library Publishing is an award-winning publisher of nonfiction print and digital resources for schools and public libraries. Products available for preview: New Fall 2018 titles published under Children's Press and Franklin Watts. New and updated products available from Scholastic Digital: Scholastic Teachables, Watch & Learn Library, TrueFlix, FreedomFlix, ScienceFlix, Scholastic GO!
Silver Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Exhibit S01
Exhibit S01
Follett
Follett
Anthony Ferranti
Anthony Ferranti
Follett helps schools do more with less, meet rigorous standards and prepare students for success. Our integrated solutions help you manage resources and reach instructional goals, all while keeping an eye on your budget. We believe that better content, tools and support lead to better learning – wherever learning takes place.
Exhibit S02
Exhibit S02
RnB Enterprises, Inc.
RnB Enterprises, Inc.
Susan Boutote
RnB Enterprises has been in business over 30 years as a leader in audio visual product integration! We have all the latest in classroom technology for your students! We sell, install, train, and service projectors, SMART Boards, security, sound systems, studio, digital signage, video walls, screens, and so much more! Stop down at our booth today or call us at 800-998-8865!
Exhibit S03
Exhibit S03
Rosen Publishing
Rosen Publishing
Paul Davis
Paul Davis
https://www.rosenpublishing.com/
Rosen resources offer award-winning K-12 content featuring Teen Health & Wellness and the new Classroom Computational Thinking series. Greenhaven, Lucent Press, and KidHaven Publishing deliver unique perspectives that allow learners to discuss opposing viewpoints, current controversies and global issues. Cavendish Square is committed to the changing needs of students, featuring Cultures of the World series and CSQ Digital, best curriculum-related content available for online researchers.
9:00 am Presentation by Richard Hasenyager in Spotlight A
9:00 am Presentation by Richard Hasenyager in Spotlight A
10:30 Talk to an Expert Richard Hasenyager in Celebrity D
10:30 Talk to an Expert Richard Hasenyager in Celebrity D
Bronze Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Exhibit B01
Exhibit B01
ACES - Technology Services
ACES - Technology Services
Wanda Wagner, Jim Moyle, Steve Lang, Susan Kelly, Wade Arenberg
Wanda Wagner, Jim Moyle, Steve Lang, Susan Kelly, Wade Arenberg
ACES Technology Services delivers collaborative, customized, cost effective solutions to meet the technology needs of school districts throughout the ACES region. We specialize in the K-12 education sector, offering technology support for present and evolving learning initiatives.
Exhibit B02
Exhibit B02
Bound to Stay Bound Books
Bound to Stay Bound Books
Jeff Meshill
We provide prebound juvenile library books with full processing and automation support available.
Exhibit B12
Exhibit B12
BrainPOP
BrainPOP
Cassandra Fostik
Cassandra Fostik
BrainPOP is an award-winning educational platform that engages students and supports teachers, with cross-curricular digital content and features from animated movies, coding projects, creation and reflection tools, games, and quizzes to custom and playful assessments, lesson plans, and beyond. Our versatile resources include BrainPOP Jr. (K-3), BrainPOP (available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and French), and BrainPOP ELL.
Exhibit B03
Exhibit B03
Connecticut Computer Service
Connecticut Computer Service
Tom Riggio
Tom Riggio
Connecticut Computer Service (CTComp) has been providing IT Solutions for schools and local businesses since 1983. We provide the digital experience and solutions your students, teachers and administration have come to expect. Integrating and supporting the web, email, social media, IoT, content, applications, analytics, devices and networks!
Exhibit B04
Exhibit B04
Curriculum Associates
Curriculum Associates
Lisa Cattaruzza
Lisa Cattaruzza
Founded in 1969, Curriculum Associates, LLC designs research-based print and online instructional materials, screens and assessments, and data management tools. The company's products and outstanding customer service provide teachers and administrators with the resources necessary for teaching diverse student populations and fostering learning for all students. Learn more at www.curriculumassociates.com.
Exhibit B05
Exhibit B05
Gaggle.net
Gaggle.net
Jodi Lott
Jodi Lott
Gaggle has been providing safe, online learning solutions to the K–12 market since 1999. Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of students and schools, so teachers can focus on education. Gaggle Safety Management reviews student content on school-provided email and drive accounts. Actionable items are analyzed for inappropriate content through machine-learning technology, our proprietary “Anti-Pornography Scanner,” and an in-house team of trained safety professionals.
Exhibit B08
Exhibit B08
Perma-Bound
Perma-Bound
Ken Kuckel
Ken Kuckel
Perma-Bound is a full service book wholesaler. We carry print and non-print material from thousands of different publishers. Our line of pre-bound books set the industry standard for quality, selection, durability, attractiveness and an unconditional guarantee. We provide flexible processing options with enhanced MARC records. Our user friendly website has several unique collection features that are designed to save time. Please stop by our booth to say hello to Ken Kuckel, our CT based rep.
Exhibit B09
Exhibit B09
Presentation Systems
Presentation Systems
Danielle Jahnke
Danielle Jahnke
We sell the 24" ecolor full color poster printer and the ecool which is a 24" Cold Laminator.
Exhibit B10
Exhibit B10
Scholastic Book Fairs
Scholastic Book Fairs
Maureen O'Harra
Maureen O'Harra
mohara@scholasticbookfairs.com
Scholastic Book Fairs will share No cost resources to help support Independent Reading Strategies.
Exhibit B07
Exhibit B07
S & S Worldwide
S & S Worldwide
Ryan Hoar
Ryan Hoar
S&S Worldwide will be providing a fun, hands-on playground for engaging students in STEM and Makerspace activities. Check out the latest manipulatives, robotics kits, unplugged engineering products and more.
Exhibit B06
Exhibit B06
Trinity3 Technology
Trinity3 Technology
Matt Walvatne
Matt Walvatne
Trinity3 Technology is your premium source for personal systems, enterprise products and services to the education marketplace. At Trinity3 we provide Recertified and New brand name desktop, mobile, servers, storage and networking hardware. Our veteran staff of professionals is dedicated to providing the best custom solution to our Education customers. We offer industry leading warranties and a portfolio of technology services; with Trinity3, it’s personal.
10:30 Talk to an Expert by Eric Ogden in Celebrity D
10:30 Talk to an Expert by Eric Ogden in Celebrity D
Exhibit B11
Exhibit B11
Variquest
Variquest
Scott Noerenberg
Scott Noerenberg
scott_noerenberg@variquest.com
VariQuest supports educators and engages every student in their quest for learning by providing easy-to-use visual and kinesthetic learning tools. Thousands of schools across the country use our tools to promote differentiated instruction, project based and blended learning, whole brain experiences, and real world skills. Educators and students can create customized 3D prints, posters, banners, manipulatives, bulletin boards, recognition plaques and more to build their learning environment.
Exhibits
Exhibits
Exhibit C04
Exhibit C04
Connecticut Business Systems
Connecticut Business Systems
Michael Egidio
Michael Egidio
cbs-av.com
Connecticut Business Systems is a subsidiary of Global Imaging Systems, representing Xerox office imaging solutions and managed print services. CBS also has as a full A/V division specializing in a complete line of Interactive Collaboration Solutions from Smart Technology, Epson and other major brands. We have been on the CT State Contract for A/V for over 10 years.
Exhibit E01
Exhibit E01
EBSCO Information Services
EBSCO Information Services
James Miller
James Miller
EBSCO provides discovery services, online research content (databases, archives, e-books, e-journals & e-packages) and subscription management services for all types of libraries. For more information, visit the EBSCO website at: www.ebsco.com. EBSCO Information Services is a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., a family owned company since 1944.
Exhibit D01 - D02
Exhibit D01 - D02
Epson America
Epson America
George Poland
George Poland
Epson will be displaying interactive and laser projectors for both classroom and large venues. Document Scanners and low intervention business printers will also be demonstrated.
Exhibit F01
Exhibit F01
Eduporium, Inc.
Eduporium, Inc.
Irina Tuule
Irina Tuule
Eduporium is your educational resource and source of innovative STEAM and MakerEd technologies, serving as a one-stop shop for teachers to purchase vetted EdTech tools. We work directly with schools to learn their needs and provide custom solutions that complement their classroom goals. Through various time- and money-saving efforts, including an Educator Discount and customizable tech bundles, we ensure educators are equipped with the most impactful technologies to transform learning.
Exhibit C02
Exhibit C02
Garrett Book Company
Garrett Book Company
Kathy Robinson
Kathy Robinson
We sell school library books to PK-12 public schools and libraries across the US.
Exhibit E04
Exhibit E04
Infobase Holdings
Infobase Holdings
Jim Swartz
Jim Swartz
Digital products and streaming videos
Exhibit C01
Exhibit C01
Lightspeed Technologies Inc
Lightspeed Technologies Inc
Tom Gilmartin
Tom Gilmartin
tom.gilmartin@lightspeed-tek.com
Lightspeed’s solutions focus on three distinct areas: Engage, Activate, and Collaborate. The Access product line engages the whole classroom by providing low-volume, highly intelligible sound throughout the classroom. The Activate platform is designed for small- group instruction allowing teachers to listen and assess where to best invest their time, gaining insights and observations without interfering.
Exhibit E02
Exhibit E02
Mackin
Mackin
Hugh Ahearn
Hugh Ahearn
Mackin provides books and educational materials for PK-12 schools and libraries. Our catalog includes over 18,000 publishers with print books, eBooks, online educational databases, audiobooks, video resources, makerspace materials, and more. MackinVIA, a FREE, award-winning digital content management system, provides access to all your digital content in one place.
9:00 am Presentation in Encore A/B
9:00 am Presentation in Encore A/B
11:30 Talk to an Expert in Celebrity D
11:30 Talk to an Expert in Celebrity D
Exhibit E03
Exhibit E03
Mason Crest Publishers/Bearport Publishers
Mason Crest Publishers/Bearport Publishers
Jim Swartz
Jim Swartz
jimswartz1@outlook.com
www.masoncrestpublishers.com
Publisher of Middle and High School of curriculum and high interest titles. They have free digital components.
Exhibit F02
Exhibit F02
Media Flex - OPALS
Media Flex - OPALS
Harry Chan
Harry Chan
OPALS Open-source Automated Library System manages eBooks, digital resources, single login database authentication, print resources, equipment & assets, as well as event, facilities and resource advanced-booking & scheduling.. The system is web-based, and well supported by highly acclaimed technicians. Community driven updates are implemented continually by full-time, competent and responsive software engineers.
Exhibit F03
Exhibit F03
Ockers Company
Ockers Company
Jason Houser
Jason Houser
Ockers Company is the New England Distributor for the Clear Touch classroom
interactive touch panels ! We provide, Install and support the product. This is the latest revolution in classroom technology !
Exhibit D04
Exhibit D04
Rainbow Book Company
Rainbow Book Company
Jim Swartz
Jim Swartz
Rainbow Book Company offers the best in fiction and non-fiction! With diverse titles from a wide range of publishers, free shipping and free shelf-ready processing, your best library is at the end of our rainbow!
Exhibit D03
Exhibit D03
Renzulli Learning
Renzulli Learning
Jeanne Pascon
Jeanne Pascon
Renzulli Learning provides an interactive, online, personalized learning environment for students, resulting in increased engagement and higher academic performance. RL identifies student interests, learning styles, and preferred modes of expression, and then matches each student with thousands of engaging educational resources. RL is based on 40+ years of research and development conducted at UConn. RL applies gifted and talented pedagogy to school-wide enrichment to benefit all students.
11:30 Tech Talk in Celebrity B
11:30 Tech Talk in Celebrity B
Exhibit C05
Exhibit C05
Scrible, Inc.
Scrible, Inc.
Victor Karkar
Victor Karkar
50% of secondary students struggle with research and aren't ready for college writing. We're changing that! Scrible is a revolutionary Google-integrated research/writing platform. It lets students curate, annotate, organize and collaborate on articles in Chrome. It supports writing with citation capture, bibliography and outline editors and Google Docs and Drive integration. Teachers get Google Classroom integration and real-time analytics to track student progress and personalize interventions.
10:30 Presentation in Celebrity J
10:30 Presentation in Celebrity J
1:30 Playground in Celebrity A
1:30 Playground in Celebrity A
Exhibit C03
Exhibit C03
Shmonster
Shmonster
Michal Finegold
Michal Finegold
I'm presenting PuppetMaster, an app that lets kids make animated videos from their artwork, crafts, toys, anything they want! They animate just by moving their body or touching the screen, while they talk. I've also launched a suite of lesson plans addressing Common Core and ISTE Standards across all subjects. At my exhibit you can try PuppetMaster, some other creative apps too, and talk to me about what you want to see in the tools and resources I'm building for you amazing educators!
9:00 am Playgroud in Celebrity A
9:00 am Playgroud in Celebrity A
Exhibit F04
Exhibit F04
Texthelp
Texthelp
Gary Rubin
Gary Rubin
Texthelp.com
Hello we’re Texthelp. We believe that literacy is every student’s passport to academic, social and professional success. It’s our genuine desire to help students understand, learn and express themselves. We create smart, user-friendly literacy and learning solutions, that provide the support each student needs; through reading, writing, math and research features.
Exhibit Tables
Exhibit Tables
Exhibit X01
Exhibit X01
Capstone / ML Associates
Capstone / ML Associates
Vicky Sweet
Vicky Sweet
Helping children develop a love of reading and learning, no matter their ability level, is at the heart of what we do at Capstone. Our passion for creating inspired learning has made us the most trusted publisher of children’s books and digital solutions for 25 years. Capstone’s content comes in a variety of print and digital formats including board books, picture books, interactive books, apps, audio and databases. Visit our booth and experience the magic behind our new releases!
Exhibit X15
Exhibit X15
Connecticut Education Network
Connecticut Education Network
Wendy Rego, Rachel Collard
Wendy Rego, Rachel Collard
http://www.ct.gov/cen/site/default.asp
Established in 2000, the Connecticut Education Network (CEN) delivers reliable, high-speed Internet access, data transport and value added services to its members throughout Connecticut at equitable rates
Exhibit X03
Exhibit X03
Connecticut Library Consortium
Connecticut Library Consortium
Julie Yulo-Medeiros
Julie Yulo-Medeiros
The Connecticut Library Consortium is a statewide membership collaborative that serves CT libraries by initiating and facilitating cost-effective services, supporting professional development, and fostering innovation. Many public and private schools are CLC members - in fact, we have more school library members than any other type. Last year we saved our members $7.4 million on essential products and services. Stop by our booth to find out how your library can save money through CLC!
Exhibit X02
Exhibit X02
Credo Reference
Credo Reference
Lisa Hill
Lisa Hill
Among the biggest challenges librarians face today is preparing students to navigate the complex world of digital information. Credo Source is a one-stop platform, integrating e-reference content with high-quality, standards-aligned videos and tutorials to provide a more engaging level of research instruction. Aligned to standards guiding both high school and college researchers, Credo Source prepares students for the rigors of academia while cultivating essential 21st-century skills.
11:30 Talk to an Expert in Celebrity D
11:30 Talk to an Expert in Celebrity D
Exhibit X04
Exhibit X04
CT State Library - CT Digital Newspaper Project
CT State Library - CT Digital Newspaper Project
Chris Gauvreau
Chris Gauvreau
The Connecticut Digital Newspaper Project, a NEH grant-funded project of the CT State Library, is providing a great primary source resource for teachers, librarians & students in digitizing approx. 300,000 pages of historic CT newspapers from the 19th and 20th centuries. All newspapers digitized are freely accessible in the Library of Congress' newspaper database, Chronicling America https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/. Please visit our project website for a list of titles digitized to date.
Exhibit X05
Exhibit X05
Discover Video
Discover Video
Mike Savic
Mike Savic
Discover Video provides secure video streaming solutions for schools. They include digital signage for TVs, live morning announcements, cable TV distribution to classrooms, learning path video courses (e-learning), and emergency/priority alert. We will be introducing several new features: Automatic Closed Captioning, 360 Degree Live and Recorded video, DEVOS SMS text/video messaging, and enhanced digital/video signage.
2:00 pm Tech Talk in Celebrity B
2:00 pm Tech Talk in Celebrity B
Exhibit X06
Exhibit X06
ELB Education
ELB Education
Cynthia Wells
Cynthia Wells
ELB Education (a division of ELB US Inc.) provides innovative products, services and solutions to the education sector. This includes assisting schools —from early years learning centers to universities— to enhance their educational outcomes through the use of technology and furniture, supporting student learning and the professional development of teachers.
Exhibit X07
Exhibit X07
EverFi
EverFi
Dan Weidmann
Dan Weidmann
With a national network of 20,000+ K12 schools, EVERFI delivers engaging digital resources that help teachers equip students with critical life skills. Thanks to hundreds of partners that share our mission, we deliver these critical skills to K12 schools and students free of charge.
10:30 Playground in Celebrity A
10:30 Playground in Celebrity A
Exhibit X08
Exhibit X08
FactCite Lincoln Library Online
FactCite Lincoln Library Online
Susan Gall
Susan Gall
FactCite Lincoln Library Online has affordable database subscriptions for students of all ages. FactCite features audio read-along, MLA 8 citations, integration with Google classroom and NoodleTools. Social studies, mythology, countries, and more. New for 2018-19 is FactCite Lingo, supporting research and language acquisition for English-language learners. Free library previews -- test-drive any or all FactCite databases at school or from anywhere, on any device.
1:30 pm Presentation in Spotlight B
1:30 pm Presentation in Spotlight B
Exhibit X09
Exhibit X09
Fairfield University
Fairfield University
Joshua Elliott
Joshua Elliott
The Fairfield University Educational Technology program welcomes potential candidates from all teaching disciplines as well as those contemplating a career change or an enhancement to their existing professional skills. Both the Master of Arts (MA) and Sixth Year Certificate (SYC) in Educational Technology are designed to create leaders in the field who can model, use, and provide learning experiences to others regarding best technology-infused educational practices.
Exhibit X10
Exhibit X10
Finalsite
Finalsite
Gerard Gustafson
Gerard Gustafson
gerard.gustafson@finalsite.com
Districts around the country choose Finalsite for our secure, user-friendly CMS, affordable packages, time-saving integrations with partners like PowerSchool, and tools like alerts, email management, and a robust LMS to enrich the classroom with blended learning and flipped classroom for its teachers. And with more than 65 awards and counting, our designs make your district stand out from the crowd. Learn more at www.finalsite.com.
11:30 am Presentation in Star Room
11:30 am Presentation in Star Room
2:30 pm Talk to an Expert in Celebrity D
2:30 pm Talk to an Expert in Celebrity D
Exhibit X16
Exhibit X16
Gumdrop Books
Gumdrop Books
Greg Winner
Greg Winner
For over 40 years, family-owned Gumdrop Books has prided itself on delivering unparalleled product knowledge and customer service to the library and classroom market. We work directly with educators worldwide, to save them valuable time, providing onsite presentations and convenient ordering options. As a major supplier and innovator in the industry, we execute and live by our motto every day... Exceptional Service, Unconditionally Guaranteed!
Exhibit X11
Exhibit X11
Heifer International
Heifer International
Liz Ellis
Liz Ellis
Heifer International is a charity organization working to end hunger and poverty around the world by providing livestock and training to struggling communities. Education is fundamental to our work and mission, and we are passionate about engaging students at all levels with our work. Visit our table to learn about our Read to Feed program, our Global Study Guides and many other resources to help you connect literacy with global citizenship.
Exhibit X17
Exhibit X17
Les Kalish and Melissa O'Brien
Les Kalish and Melissa O'Brien
Catalogs and sample books will be displayed from a variety of our publishers.
Exhibit X12
Exhibit X12
Promethean
Promethean
Geoff Allison
Geoff Allison
geoffrey.allison@prometheanworld.com
With more than 20 years of experience in K-12 classrooms, Promethean is a global leader in education technology. Promethean’s hardware, software, and professional development solutions are transforming learning spaces into collaborative and connected environments. Visit the Promethean booth to learn more about the new, easy-to-use Whiteboard App that features Pen and Touch Differentiation, Natural Palm Erase, Infinite Work-space and more! Booth attendees will also qualify to win a 65' panel
Rogue Bear Press
Rogue Bear Press
Jason Edwards
Jason Edwards
RogueBearPress.com
Captivating Children's Books and InterACTIVE Library Enrichment Programs
2:30 pm Presentation in Celebrity J
2:30 pm Presentation in Celebrity J
Exhibit X13
Exhibit X13
The Apex Technology Group Inc.
The Apex Technology Group Inc.
Mark Centracchio
Mark Centracchio
mcentracchio@apextechgroup.com
Apex has been providing technology support, design, installation and repair to wired and wireless networks to schools and libraries throughout New England since 1998. We'd love to talk to you about your technology needs and how Apex can help. We are large enough to service any size organization but small enough to design a customized plan just for you. Please give us a try!
Exhibit X18
Exhibit X18
University of Saint Joseph Off-Campus Programs
University of Saint Joseph Off-Campus Programs
Theresa Warmelink
Theresa Warmelink
twarmelink@graduateprogram.org
https://www.graduateprogram.org/university-of-saint-joseph/
Information regarding University of Saint Joseph Off-Campus Graduate Programs for Teachers
Exhibit X14
Exhibit X14
West (SchoolMessenger solutions)
West (SchoolMessenger solutions)
Kathy Murphy
Kathy Murphy
West Corporation is the trusted provider of SchoolMessenger solutions. Thousands of schools and other educational institutions in all 50 U.S. states and Canada depend on SchoolMessenger products and services for community engagement in multiple languages and on any device. From notifications and websites to custom mobile apps and social media, school leaders have relied on the SchoolMessenger platform since 1999.
Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit Organizations
Exhibit NP1
Exhibit NP1
Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
Lena Harwood Pacheco
Lena Harwood Pacheco
Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame is a provider of innovative educational programs and tools that inspire women and girls to believe in their unlimited potential. Our 118 Inductees are role models for women of all ages, and their stories are proof of all that women can accomplish. School programs for all ages follow the Inquiry Arc to spark discussion and meet state and national standards for education. Programs are available in-classroom or assembly-style for larger groups. Sliding scale fees.
April 12, 2018
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