The 40th Annual TESOL Convention and Exhibit (TESOL 2006

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TESOL's 40th Annual Convention and Exhibit - TESOL 2006: Daring to Lead- March 15-18, 2006.TESOL 2006 will be held in Tampa, Florida, in the United States at the Tampa Convention Center.

How do I register for the convention on-line?
Registeration opened December 1.  Go back to the TESOL's home page (www.tesol.org).  In the box located near upper right hand corner entitled Convention 2006 look to the first link/bullet " On-line Registration"  click onto this link which takes you to the convention registration system.  If you need a PDF version to mail or fax the registration form can be found under Convention Information in this same box Convention 2006.

How do I make my Hotel Reservations on-line?
Hotel Reservations can be made on-line by going to TESOL's home page (www.tesol.org) in the box located near upper right hand corner entitled Convention 2006. Click onto the second link/bullet "Hotel Reservations"  This takes you to Hotel information and reservations on-line site.  If you need a PDF version to mail or fax  the hotel reservation form can be found under Convention Information in this same box Convention 2006.
TESOL will be providing shuttle buses to and from the covention center and the majority of the hotels starting at 7:00 am and last shuttle leaving the center at 8:00 pm.  Exceptions are Marriott Waterside and the Wyndham Harbor Island which are in walking distance, (under 1 block).

Can I have my school pay my registration by a Purchase Order (PO)?
Yes. Purchase orders will be accepted if postmarked by January 20, 2006. You must mail in a copy of the convention registration form and purchase order to
TESOL 2006 Registration Services, c/o Laser Registration, 1200 G street NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005-3967.  All purchase orders will be invoiced within one week of receipt; full payment must be sent by February 17, 2006.

When will the Advance Program be mailed?
The Advance Program was mailed in mid-November; it contains all the forms, pricing, and information on the convention.  Go to TESOL's home page near upper right hand corner is box entitled Convention 2006.  On-line links for convention registration and hotel reservations plus additional information can be found here  Laser Registration will process TESOL's convention registrations. Hotel reservations will be handled by the Tampa Convention and Visitors Bureau Housing Bureau through Passkey, both online, fax and mail.

How can I present at TESOL 2007?
The general call for participation to submit presentations for the 2007 TESOL convention in Seattle, Washington, in the United States, will open in late February 2006. Please visit TESOL's web site for more information on 2007 proposal submission in February 2007.  The dates for TESOL's convention in Seattle, Washington are March 20-24, 2007.

How can I be an Exhibitor at TESOL 2006?