Partner with TAIS
Organizations can leverage two primary means of collaboration: broad Annual Partnership and targeted event engagement. Together, we can foster a stronger community of educational excellence—driven by enduring missions, emerging trends, and a powerful shared purpose.
You may engage through an Annual Partnership and/or individual event sponsorship and exhibition opportunities. Annual Partnership is not required for event participation, though partners receive complimentary and discounted event benefits. Learn more below.
If You’re Interested in Annual Partnership...
Review our Annual Partnership pathways below to determine the best fit for your organization.
Step 3: Connect or Purchase Partnership
- If interested in a first-time Strategic Partnership, book an intro call here. We'll get to know your organization, consider best fit, and discuss next steps.
- Returning Strategic Partners are welcome to purchase your 2026–2027 partnership directly here.
- Interested Annual Gold and Annual Silver Partners are welcome to either book an intro call here or purchase directly here.
Step 4: Apply Event Benefits
Annual Partnerships are purchased in isolation through an initial transaction. With receipt of full payment, partnership benefits begin, and you will gain access to the complimentary and discounted Event Engagement opportunities included with your partnership level.
These event sponsorships and exhibitions are reserved through individual event pages and secondary to the initial Annual Partnership transaction. You may complete as many transactions as needed throughout the year to utilize your Annual Partnership benefits or add further engagement. Browse available event sponsorship and exhibition opportunities below.
If You’re Interested Only in Event Sponsorship or Exhibition...
Step 2: Explore Event Opportunities
Browse available event sponsorship and exhibition opportunities below.
Step 3: Reserve Your Engagement
Purchase directly, or schedule an introductory call (here) to discuss the best fit for your goals.
Annual ParTNership
Becoming an Annual Partner with TAIS is more than a sponsorship: it’s a strategic investment in year-round engagement with Tennessee independent school teachers and leaders. Designed to offer prime visibility and meaningful access, our three levels of support place your organization at the core of high-impact moments like the Annual Conference, Heads’ Retreat, mini-conferences, and events all year long. From prominent brand placement to exclusive networking and presentation opportunities, the Annual Partnership ensures your presence is not only seen but remembered.
| Strategic Partner | Gold Supporter | Silver Supporter | |
| Strategic Partnership is by invitation only. Inquiries to tais@taistn.com. | |||
| Brand Presence | |||
| Company description, logo, and contact info in Corporate Partner Directory on website | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Interactive logo feature on website home page | ✔ | ||
| Logo placement on all monthly newsletters | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Logo placement at all in-person events | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Contact Access | |||
| Portal for direct contact from TAIS website visitors | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Newsletter and LinkedIn Spotlights | |||
| General organization spotlight in monthly newsletter, including logo, description, website link, and contact into |
✔ 2 per year |
✔ 1 per year |
✔ 1 per year |
| Promotion of a non-TAIS event in monthly newsletter |
✔ 2 per year |
✔ 1 per year |
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| General organization spotlight on LinkedIn, highlighting support level |
✔ 2 per year |
✔ 1 per year |
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| Thought Leadership | |||
| Opportunities to collaborate with TAIS in shaping professional learning program | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Opportunity to present a single-block session at the Annual Conference |
✔ With proposal acceptance |
✔ With proposal acceptance |
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| Invitation to provide on-demand learning modules, podcasts, or resources to be posted to exclusive TAIS Member Compass | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Tailored Event Presence | |||
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Lead Sponsorship of the Annual Conference |
✔ Complimentary |
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Sponsorship of the Heads' Retreat |
✔ Complimentary |
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Partner Solutions at the Heads' Retreat |
✔ Complimentary |
✔ Discounted access |
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| Invitation to provide or fund branded swag for the Annual Conference and Heads' Retreat | ✔ | ||
| Mini-Conference Exhibition |
✔ Complimentary for one conference of choice |
✔ 40% Discounted add-on available |
✔ 25% Discounted add-on available |
| Mini-Conference Session Presentation |
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With invitation or Conference Sponsorship Plus Add-On
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With invitation or Conference Sponsorship Plus Add-On
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With invitation or Conference Sponsorship Plus Add-On
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| Inquire | Commit | Commit | |
Event Engagement
Get intentional by sponsoring or exhibiting at TAIS conferences: focused events that engage independent school professionals across roles and specialties. With premier visibility and interactive access to the exact audience your organization needs, event engagement offers a targeted platform for your products and resources. Follow the links below to discover our 2026-2027 conference lineup, target audiences, and projected attendance.
2026 Marketing and Enrollment Conference - September, Nashville, Tenn.
2026 Human-Centered Classrooms Conference - September, Nashville, Tenn.
2026 Forum for School Culture and Well-Being - September, Nashville, Tenn.
2026 Annual Conference - November, Memphis, Tenn.
2026 Heads' Retreat - November, Memphis, Tenn.
2027 Curricular Leaders Conference - January, Nashville, Tenn.
2027 Neurodivergence Conference - Spring, Nashville, Tenn.
Applications for the 2026-2027 NELI Cohort are closed.
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