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CATE 2009, the 50th annual convention for the California Association of Teachers of English, will be held February 20-22, 2009 in Santa Clara, California. We hope you will join us!

Each year, over one thousand primary and secondary school English and English language arts teachers, university teachers, and school district officials throughout California attend this convention dedicated to promoting communication, cooperation, and educational knowledge for all teachers of English and English language arts. This is your opportunity to present your company’s products and services to an audience of dedicated educators.

For Attendees

Come to the CATE 2009 Convention and see...

Major Speakers:

  • Taylor Mali, Poet & Spoken Word Artist
  • Nick Taylor in Conversation with Kate Evans, Authors
  • Bo Caldwell, Author
  • Pam Muñoz Ryan, Author
  • Dorothy Allison, Author
  • Gail Tsukiyama, Author

Program Strands:

  • Discover the World and Works of John Steinbeck
  • Graphic Novels Strand
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender)
  • Technology
  • Spoken Word/Poetry Slam
  • Approaching Cultural Diversity
  • California Writing Project

See the CATE 2009 Convention Flyer for more details about convention events.

You can register for the Convention by mail by printing the Registration Form (PDF) or you can register and pay online using the Online Registration Form.

Proposals for presentations at CATE 2009 are now being accepted. Submit your proposal using the online Call for Presenters form.

Exhibitors, Advertisers & Sponsors will be listed after applications open on September 1, 2008.

For Exhibitors, Advertisers & Sponsors

Applications for CATE 2009 exhibit space, advertising, and sponsorship will open to existing customers on August 22, 2008 and to the public on September 1, 2008.

Your company is invited to EXHIBIT at the Santa Clara Marriott, where over 80 companies will show their products and services.

Your company is invited to ADVERTISE in the Convention Program or in CATE’s journal, California English. Or, have your product flyer/brochure inserted in the attendee bag that is given to an estimated 1,000 attendees.

Your company is invited to SPONSOR convention activities, such as speakers, breaks, and social events. Please contact the CATE Exhibit Manager by email or phone (415.883.3301) to discuss sponsorship opportunities.

If you're not already a CATE exhibitor, advertiser, or sponsor, you can join our email list to receive CATE Exhibits mailings.

Questions?

Regarding the CATE 2009 Convention, please contact or

Regarding Exhibiting, Advertising or Sponsorship, please contact the CATE Exhibit Manager at 415.883.3301 or