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 Why should I attend the NCLC?
Where can I find detailed agenda/program schedules?
Registration questions
What discounts are available?
How do I attend the pre-conference school visits?
What kind of exhibitors can I expect to meet?
How can I become an exhibitor?
What hotel accommodations are available?
How do I get to the conference site?
Should I attend this conference?
1) Is this conference for me?
- If you are concerned about American students not having the opportunity to develop a high degree of global competence in order to compete and collaborate in this interconnected world, this conference is for you.
- If you are a policymaker, school board member, state and local education administrator, school principal, teacher, or, university faculty member/researcher, then this conference is for you.
- Over 700 participants from 44 states and abroad attended our inaugural conference in 2008. Overall, one-third identified themselves as K-12 teachers and nearly another one-third as district, state or federal education administrators.
- See highlights from last year's conference.
2) My school currently does not have a Chinese program, should I still attend?
- Yes! The conference will offer sessions and activities specifically designed for those planning to start a program, such as visits to Chicago Public Schools classrooms–the largest Chinese language program in the country.
- NCLC breakout sessions and workshops will provide you with valuable information, resources and best practices for starting a new program and will connect you with other educators - ones who are just starting out, as well as educators who have had many years of experience.
- Nearly a quarter of last year's conference participants did not have a program at the time.
3) My school already has a program, should I attend?
- Yes! We have seen rapid growth of Chinese programs in the past few years, and our conference aims to provide a forum for improving the quality and sustainability of these programs.
- A number of conference sessions will focus on practical issues such as curriculum, instruction and assessment, which are integral parts of any successful language program.
4) My school has had a program for over 10 years, is this conference for me?
- Yes! The conference is a good venue to learn about new developments in the teaching of Chinese language and culture and the use of technology in the classroom. It is also a great opportunity to share your experience with others and increase the visibility of your program.
- Last year, nearly a quarter of all conference participants who had an existing program had over a decade of experience in Chinese language training.
Where can I find a general schedule for the conference so I can plan my arrival and departure?
- See our detailed program schedule here. this page will be updated periodically as more information becomes available.
Registration questions
How do I register for the conference?
- Click here and follow instructions on the page.
What does the registration include?
- Registration for the conference includes admission to all conference sessions, plenaries, and some meals (a dinner banquet, a luncheon, two continental breakfasts and coffee breaks). Visit our program page to see when these meals & coffee breaks are.
- School visits & pre-conference workshops require separate registration. Both events are currently full.
Are there any discounts available?
- There are several ways to save money. See here for more information. We are unable to offer financial support for individual registrants.
How do I attend the optional school visits and pre-conference workshops?
All School Visits and Pre-Conference Workshops are now full. We do not maintain a wait list. For announcements of future workshops, seminars, conferences, and other opportunities, please sign up for our newsletters by clicking here.
I have already registered for the conference. Do I need to pay another $35 in order to go on a school visit?
All school visit routes for this conference are now full. We do not maintain a wait list. For announcements of future workshops, seminars, conferences, and other opportunities, please sign up for our newsletters by clicking here.
- Yes, an additional $35 fee will be charged to cover the cost of school visits (e.g. bus fares and provided lunches)
I have not yet received a confirmation email from College Board concerning my registration?
- For questions related to registration, please contact our registration staff at 1-800-787-7477 ext 2, or at [email protected]
Exhibitors
What kind of exhibitors can I expect to meet at the conference?
My organization provides materials, technology, or services that assist in the learning and teaching of Chinese. How do I become an exhibitor?
All exhibit table tops are sold out at this time. We do not maintain a wait list. For announcements of future workshops, seminars, conferences, and other opportunities, please sign up for our newsletters by clicking here.
- Please see our exhibitors page here.
Lodging and Transportation
Hotel Rooms are selling fast. Please reserve your room ASAP.
Are there any other hotels in the area?
- The conference venue and recommended hotel is the Marriott Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago, IL. Currently we do not have recommendations for other hotels.
How do I get to the conference site from Chicago O'Hare?
- Click here for an interactive map
How do I get to the conference site from Chicago Midway International Airport?
- Click here for an interactive map
Are there any recommendations for those taking Amtrak or vehicle transportation?
- Click here for an interactive map of vehicle parking locations near the conference
- Click here for an interactive map from Amtrak to the conference
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