2026 NCTE Annual Convention
Join thousands of educators in Philadelphia for four days of learning, networking, and inspiration. Lock in Early-Bird Rates before they go up.
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NCTE membership pays for itself with Convention savings alone. Plus, you’ll gain year-round access to award-winning journals, professional learning, and a community of 25,000+ English language arts educators.
Your Savings at a Glance
Showing Early-Bird Rate · NCTE membership starts at $59/year Membership can pay for itself with Convention savings alone.
Choose Your Rate
NCTE 2026 has two pricing periods. Register on or before October 7 for the best Early-Bird Rate — rates increase for the Regular & Onsite period. Switch below to see how prices compare.
Add a Hands-On Workshop
Workshops are practice-based sessions on one topic to be explored in depth with fellow educators. This year's 21 workshops span topics including AI in literacy, coaching, Indigenous literature, restorative practice, media literacy, and more. Add one to your schedule today when you register for NCTE 2026!
You'll pick your specific workshop during registration checkout at my.ncte.org.
Additional Rates
These rates are the same in both registration periods.
Add-On Events
Add a co-located conference, workshops, or ticketed meals to your registration. CEL Annual Convention and ALAN Workshop rates follow the period you select above; meal tickets are a flat price.
Registration Deadlines
Register early for the best rates. Select a period to preview its pricing above.
Registration Information
Everything you need to know about registering for NCTE 2026.
Group Registration
To be eligible for the discounted group rate or if you are submitting a purchase order, follow one of the options below:
Use the “Register a Colleague” option within registration and register yourself and 9+ colleagues through to checkout, then contact CustomerService@ncte.org for the discounted rate.
We offer registration at a group discount rate of $400 per person ($530 after October 7) if a school or district sends 10 or more teachers and makes a single payment to cover the balance of the invoice. Please contact NCTE Customer Service at 877-369-6283 with any additional questions.
Student Registration
Student registration requires current NCTE student membership and valid proof of student status. Contact CustomerService@ncte.org for assistance.
Purchase Orders
To complete your registration with a purchase order (PO), please email a copy of your incomplete registration page and a PDF of your PO to CustomerService@ncte.org with the subject line “Purchase Order.” Submitting these materials by November 2, 2026, will ensure sufficient time for processing before the Convention.
Cancellation Policy
- Requests must be submitted in writing to CustomerService@ncte.org
- Refunds subject to $25 processing fee
- Deadline: October 7, 2026
- No refunds after October 7
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