2012 National Chinese Language Conference
State of the Field: Proficiency, Sustainability and Beyond
Save the Date!
April 12–14, 2012
Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington, D.C.
Co-organized by the College Board and Asia Society, the National Chinese Language Conference is dedicated to encouraging dialogue in the field of Chinese language education and ensuring wide-scale success.
Last year, nearly 1,200 participants from across K–16 education came together to hear expert-led sessions, share best practices, visit schools and enjoy cultural performances.
Join us at the 2012 NCLC and:
- Celebrate the fifth anniversary of the conference
- Sign up for rich preconference workshops and school visits
- Choose from among 60 breakout sessions
- Hear from visionary speakers and thought leaders in the field
- Enjoy an evening of music and culture
- Explore our nation’s capital
Visit the conference website to see the program and get the latest updates.
Registration is now open!
Please register early, as spaces in the preconference workshops and school visits sell out quickly.
| Members | Non-members | |
|---|---|---|
| Early bird (register by Feb. 15) | $ 325 | $ 355 |
| Advance (register by March 20) | 375 | 415 |
| Standard/On-site (March 21 or later) | 435 | 470 |
| Preconference workshop* | 75 | 75 |
| Preconference school visit* | 75 | 75 |
*Note: You must register for the National Chinese Language Conference in order to sign up for the school visits and preconference workshops.
Register via fax or mail: Download, print and send in the registration form to the address or fax number indicated on the form.
- Create a user account. You can request an account now. A user name and password will be emailed to you in 48 hours. If you already have a login name and password (i.e., if you registered online in 2008, 2009, or 2010), you may sign in and begin the registration process.
- Go to the Registration page . Click "Register."
- Sign in using your user name and password. Click "Sign In."
- Select "Online Registration" and any preconference activities that you wish to attend.
- Enter (or confirm if already entered) your contact information. Click "Submit."
- Enter your credit card information. Click "Submit."
- If your registration is complete, you will see a new page stating that your registration was successful. You will also receive a confirmation via e-mail within one week. If you do not receive these confirmations, please contact Registration staff for assistance at 212-460-9700 or by e-mail at nclcreg@collegeboard.org.
For questions related to registration, please contact Palisades Convention Management at 212-460-9700 or e-mail nclcreg@collegeboard.org.
Reserve a Hotel Room
The 2012 National Chinese Language Conference will take place at:
Washington Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road NW
Washington, DC 20008
You may reserve a room at the special group rate of $199/night plus tax, pending availability:
Reserve by phone: Call 877-212-5752 (toll-free within the U.S.) or 506-474-2009 (for international callers) and mention the "National Chinese Language Conference."
Reserve online: Visit the dedicated hotel Web page.
You must make your reservation by Tuesday, March 20, in order to get the special conference rate, so book your room early! The special $199 rate is available from April 9 to April 15 (pending availability). Washington, D.C., has many cultural attractions, so you may consider extending your stay.
A one-night room and tax deposit or guarantee by major credit card is required for all reservations. If you have to cancel your reservation, it must be done a minimum of three days (72 hours) before arrival in order to receive a refund.
Get the latest updates at www.asiasociety.org/nclc.
Download the conference flyer(.pdf/326KB).