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Press and Media Information 

TESOL’s 43rd Annual Convention and Exhibit, "Uncharted Mountains – Forging New Pathways,” will take place at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, USA on March 26-28, 2009

The convention features more than 1200 lecture/discussion sessions given by 3000 speakers representing more than 25 different countries. Among the variety of topics are language testing and assessment, technology in language learning, bilingual education, education standards, and refugee/immigration concerns. In addition, the convention will feature one of the largest exhibitions of its kind in the world, with over 100 exhibitors offering some of the finest products and services for English language educators and their classrooms.

Additional information about the 2009 TESOL convention can be found in the press releases listed below.

• TESOL “Forging New Pathways” in Denver, CO, March 26-28, 2009 (PDF)

• TESOL to honor Congressman Jared Polis at 2009 Denver Convention (PDF)

Press Registration

Members of the news media can receive complimentary admission to the convention, including plenary speeches, featured speakers, concurrent sessions, and the Exhibit Hall. Press registration does not include any meals or attendance at any ticketed events. Members of the media are responsible for making their own housing and transportation arrangements for the convention

All concurrent session content is strictly off-the-record and for reporters’ background only.

Members of the news media may pre-register for the TESOL convention by sending their complete contact information by March 18 by contacting John Segota by e-mail or at 703-836-0774.

On-site press registration will available starting March 26. To register on-site, please go to the Press Desk in the Registration Area in Lobby A of the Denver Convention Center.

Press kits and convention handbooks will be provided onsite.