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Your Savings at a Glance

Full Convention (Nonmember) $500

Full Convention (Member) $365

Your Savings $135

NCTE Individual Membership: $59/year
Net savings after membership: $76

Registration Deadlines

Now - June 15

Fallback Pricing

Lock in last year's rate before this year's rates take effect!

June 16 - Oct 7

Early Bird

NCTE members can save up to $135 on registration

Oct 8 - Nov 22

Regular

Standard rates apply

Convention Registration

Full access to all sessions, keynotes, exhibits, and networking events. Pricing reflects the 2025 Annual Convention; 2026 rates will be updated upon release.

Registration pricing by membership status
Registration Type	NCTE Member	Non-Member
Full Convention (4 Days)	$365 Save $135	$500
Student Registration	$160 Save $340	$500
Emeritus Member	$210	N/A
	BEST VALUE Register as Member	Register as Nonmember

Pricing reflects 2025 Annual Convention rates and includes limited-time fallback pricing. 2026 rates will be updated when released.

Registration Information

Everything you need to know about registering for #NCTE26.

Student Registration

Student registration requires current NCTE student membership and valid proof of student status. Contact cs@ncte.org for assistance.

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, and then contact cs@ncte.org for the discounted rate.
Reach out to cs@ncte.org for a roster template. Complete the roster, including registration details for 10+ registrants, and return it to cs@ncte.org.

The information needed for group registration includes Name, Email Address, School Affiliation/Company, Address, Phone Number, Dietary Restrictions, and ADA Accommodations for each member of the group. We offer registration at a group discount rate of $375 per person 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.

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 cs@ncte.org as soon as possible 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 cs@ncte.org
Refunds subject to $25 processing fee
Deadline: October 7, 2026
No refunds after October 7

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