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=Exhibitor Links= = = ** Achieve 3000  ** Achieve3000 is the leader in differentiated instructional literacy solutions. We offer web-based, individualized learning solutions scientifically proven to accelerate reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing proficiency, and performance on high stakes tests. We will display and present our KidBiz, TeenBiz, and Empower web-based literacy programs.

** Applied Human Factors ** Applied Human Factors, Inc. (AHF) conducts research and develops products in the area of assistive technology. Products are available for computer access, speech augmentation, writing/spelling assistance, and memory assistance.

** [|Audio Optical Systems] ** Audio Optical Systems sells and supports the Kurzweil 3000 Integrated Solution software for students struggling with reading, writing, and comprehension.

** Bible Literacy Project ** Publishers of //The Bible and Its Influence//, a nationally recognized textbook for academic study of the Bible in public schools. Now, taught in more than 100 Texas schools (and 43 states nationwide) in compliance with the First Amendment and Texas House Bill 1287. Students learn to recognize common Biblical narratives in literature and culture. Our textbook has been praised in national media including //Time Magazine,// The Today Show, and //Newsweek.//

** Blue Willow Bookshop ** At Blue Willow Bookshop you can find an eclectic selection of books (fiction and nonfiction) for both adults and children – something for everyone, with lots of personal favorite books that customers and staff have recommended as the BEST READ EVER. Blue Willow Bookshop also carries many puzzles, games, and gifts for the book lover. Blue Willow bookshop is onsite to provide opportunities for purchasing books by our keynote speaker, featured author, and local author presenters. Stop by and enjoy a wonderful literacy experience J

** Cambium Learning Technologies ** Cambium Learning Technologies—IntelliTools represents all IntelliTools products in the State of Texas, including Classroom Suite, IntelliKeys, Overlay Maker, Stages, Balanced Literacy, and more.

** Cambium Learning, Inc.- Voyager Learning ** Voyager is a member of the Cambium Learning Family of Companies. We are the largest company in the US that focuses exclusively on struggling learners, including at-risk and special student populations. Our mission is to deliver solutions that bring all students to their learning potential. The products on display will be research-based curricula with embedded assessment measures to accelerate achievement. They are: 1) We Can! Comprehensive Pre-K Solution that provides foundational skills so students are better prepared to enter kindergarten; 2) Ticket-To-Read: Web-based Reading curriculum in English and Spanish for K-6 students that supports them with phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.

** College Board ** The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Each year, the College Board serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,800 colleges through major programs and services. The College Board is committed to the principles of excellence and equity, and that commitment is embodied in all of its programs, services, activities, and concerns.

** Dictionary Project ** ** The Dictionary Project ** is a 501 (c ) (3) organization, created to provide a dictionary to students to help with their homework and their school work. A dictionary is an essential tool for a quality education. A student cannot do his or her best work without one. A child develops his understanding of the world and builds a frame of reference on what he or she knows, a dictionary provides the knowledge to better understand our world and the words to share information. Donations and contributions made by sponsors to the Dictionary Project are tax deductible. O  ** ver ** ** 14,183,358 **  children have received a dictionary thanks to the generosity of sponsors who have participated in the Dictionary Project. Sponsors provide a dictionary for the children in their community each year, so they can enjoy the benefits of a large vocabulary. ** 2,488,454 ** dictionaries were given to students in 2009 as a gift from people who live in their town.

** Education 2000 ** Education 2000 is an authorized Mimio reseller that has represented Mimio for more than 10 years. Education 2000 is committed to helping school districts place affordable interactive whiteboard solutions in every classroom.

** Follett Library Resources, Inc. ** Follett Library Resources, Inc. is a full-service PK-12 distributor of a wide range of solutions designed to assist schools in improving student learning. Quality print materials are combined with digital resources like eBooks, interactive eBooks, online digital subscriptions, audiovisuals, early childhood resources, and much more.

** Freedom Scientific ** Our mission is to develop, manufacture, and market technology-based products that provide equal access to information and computing for those with vision impairments or learning disabilities. We offer blindness products, low vision products, and learning systems products, including WYNN software.

** Great Books Foundation ** The Great Books Foundation is a non-profit educational organization with over 60 years of successful history in helping students of all ages and abilities in the fields of literacy, critical thinking, and writing. High quality, authentic literature combined with award winning professional development allows schools across Texas to excel with Great Books. Stop by our booth for a free sample lesson plan and start your own Great Books program today.

** Handwriting Without Tears ** Handwriting Without Tears is a developmentally based hands-on program that helps all children master handwriting—from printing to cursive. The curriculum incorporates hands-on tools and strategies with award-winning workbooks and teacher guides. This program is ideal for home-support and classroom integration.

** Houghton Mifflin Harcourt/ Holt McDougall ** Every day, millions of students across 120 countries benefit from our educational products and services. Our innovative, data-driven solutions are designed to build an interactive network among every member of the district community, promoting a continuous cycle of instruction and assessment that empowers students of every learning style to explore their full academic potential. This unique enterprise approach is especially effective at helping low-performing schools and districts reach and exceed their goals.

** Keller Graduate School ** We are a university offering degrees in management and technology for teachers and administrators who want to enhance their skills.

** Lakeshore Learning ** Offering products designed with learning in mind, is committed to producing the best educational products for children around the world. Also, Lakeshore nurtures children right here at home with our own on-site preschool, [|Kids & Company]. A fully certified Nature Explore Classroom, Kids & Company provides a safe, stimulating environment for children of Lakeshore employees—and is just another example of Lakeshore’s commitment to early learning.

** McGraw-Hill ** McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, is a leading innovator in the development of teaching and learning solutions for the 21st century. Through a comprehensive range of traditional and digital education content and tools, McGraw-Hill Education empowers and prepares professionals and students of all ages to connect, learn and succeed in the global economy.

** Pearson ** Pearson is an educational publisher displaying materials created to address the Texas Standards with a focus on writing and grammar.

** Pearson Longman ESL ** Pearson Longman ESL is the leading publisher of language programs for middle and high school learners of English as a Second Language. Products include multilevel courses, dictionaries, and skills practice.

** Perma-Bound Books ** We have a special binding on most of the books we sell. We have put together some wonderful sets to help young readers learn from quality literature.

** ReadingMate ** **ReadingMate is a comprehensive, Web-based intervention that offers individualized, content-based instruction to develop literacy. The program provides 125 interactive reading lessons with embedded audio component, fun and engaging student vocabulary and comprehension activities, vocabulary development and reading online instruction, online student tutorials, complete lesson plans, printable worksheets, and reports to track student progress. Selections are multicultural and multi-genre: myths and legends, biographies, poetry, short stories, and articles. **

**Region 4 Education Service Center ** The largest Texas educational service center, Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4) provides services to 53 school districts representing over 1,000,000 students and more than 83,000 professional educators. Region 4 provides nationally recognized professional development, technical assistance services, and quality, economical products to districts and businesses. The center is committed to with a commitment to excellence, service, and children, and to becoming “the worldwide standard for educational excellence.”

**Scholastic ** Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, has a corporate mission supported through all of its divisions of helping children around the world to read and learn. Recognizing that literacy is the cornerstone of a child's intellectual, personal and cultural growth, for nearly 90 years Scholastic has created quality products and services that educate, entertain and motivate children and are designed to help enlarge their understanding of the world around them. **Shurley English Instructional Materials ** **Shurley English is a rigorous curriculum that brings back student-teacher interaction, promotes higher-order thinking skills, and provides students with a successful base from which they can achieve mastery, retention, and enthusiasm for English. This curriculum is research-based and brain-based and provides for differentiation in instruction. Products on display will be focused on grammar and writing instruction. **

**Texans for Pennies for Peace ** **Texans for Pennies for Peace is a non-profit organization committed to “empowering children to Make A difference.” If you teach it, change will come—it may be students collecting and donating pennies. It may be students taking part in a community project inspired by the well-designed FREE educational curriculum provided by this organization. It will be students valuing their own education more, as they learn of one man’s journey to change the world…one child at a time through //Three Cups of Tea//. **

**The Waymire Group ** The Waymire group is your one-stop shop for a high-quality selection of educational publishing materials. We represent a wide variety of award winning publishers whose products are designed to serve students and teachers in most instructional settings Pre-K-12: Summer School, RTI, Title 1, Special Ed, ELL, Bilingual, Dual Language, Content Literacy, Guided Reading, Shared Reading, Assessment, Taks Materials, Professional Development, etc.