MAKING THE GLOBAL CONNECTION: LINKING STUDENTS AND CHINA IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Ohio's 4th Annual Chinese Language and Culture Symposium
The Ohio State University - Columbus, Ohio
Tuesday, December 15, 2009

PLEASE BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION FORM BELOW!

This event is for district and school decision-makers and Chinese language teachers who are interested in developing, expanding or sustaining Mandarin Chinese language programs. Superintendents, principals, curriculum coordinators, foreign language coordinators and K-12 Chinese language teachers are all encouraged to attend this event to learn more about Chinese language programming in Ohio.

Registration:
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Hagerty Hall Lobby
Building 037
1775 College Rd
Columbus, OH 43210

Symposium:
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mendenhall Laboratory Building
(Next to Hagerty Hall)
Building 054
125 S Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210

Parking Options:
Ohio Union North Parking Garage
Building 288
1780 College Rd
Columbus, OH 43210

Ohio Union South Parking Garage
Building 162
1759 N High St
Columbus, OH 43210

Symposium attendees are responsible for paying for their own parking. To see a map of The Ohio State University Campus, visit:

http://www.osu.edu/map/building.php?area=oval&building=162

Tentative Keynote Speaker
Ellis Yan, CEO, Ohio-based TCP, Inc.
In his keynote address, Mr. Yan will provide a business perspective on the relationship between Ohio's economy and the study of Chinese language and culture.


Breakout sessions will immediately follow the keynote address. Symposium attendees will be asked to select one of the following sessions:

• Track A will address the needs of schools seeking information and options for initiating and staffing K-12 Chinese programs. Information about the ODE-College Board Chinese Guest Teacher Program and other staffing options will be provided.

• Track B will address the needs of schools with established Chinese programs. Please note that this session has been completely reworked from last year's symposium and will provide new information and resource possibilities for those who attend.

• Track C will provide professional development and networking opportunities for classroom teachers of Chinese.

This event is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Education's Office of Curriculum and Instruction, The Ohio State University K-12 Chinese Flagship Program and the Ohio Association of Teachers of Chinese (OATC).

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, December 4, 2009

For information about this event, please contact Teresa Cole: Teresa.Cole@ode.state.oh.us or call 614.387.2215