At the premier annual event for English language arts and literacy educators, you’ll build connections with educators from all parts of the country, enjoy social and cultural events, and choose from more than a thousand sessions and workshops. Attendees are also eligible for digital badges.
“I attend several conventions throughout the year, and I do think that NCTE is one of the best organized and easiest to navigate, to find the strand that you’re interested in, to find the people that you know, and, I don’t know, I think it’s incredible the work that goes into the conference and how easily accessible it is for everyone.” – Rebekah Adams
Attend a half-day workshop to delve into areas such as AI and multilingual learning, or focus on identifying innovative and bold classroom strategies for chaotic times. Drop in to any session on one of hundreds of topics to learn from experts eager to share their knowledge.
NOVEMBER
8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Preconvention Workshops
12:00–4:00 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
4:00–5:15 p.m.
Opening General Session
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Section Get-Togethers
7:15–8:00 a.m.
First-Timers’ Welcome Breakfast
8:15–9:15 a.m.
Friday General Session
9:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Exhibits Open
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
ELATE & Middle Level Section Luncheons
5:00–6:30 p.m.
Annual Business Meeting
8:00–9:30 p.m.
Cultural Celebration
7:00–9:15 a.m.
ALAN Breakfast
8:15–9:30 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
9:45–10:45 a.m.
Saturday General Session
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Exhibits Open
12:30–2:30 p.m.
Secondary Section & Children’s Book Awards Luncheons
1:15–5:30 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions
5:45–7:00 p.m.
Special Interest Group Sessions
7:00–8:45 a.m.
Affiliate & Children’s Literature Assembly Breakfasts
8:00–11:30 a.m.
Exhibits Open
9:00–11:45 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
National Writing Project Brunch
12:00–1:15 p.m.
Closing General Session
1:30–5:30 p.m.
CEL Annual Convention
ALAN Workshop
CEL Annual Convention
All times are Mountain Time
Hours are subject to change; more information will be added as the schedule is finalized.