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Your Savings at a Glance
NCTE Individual Membership: $59/year
Net savings after membership: $76
Registration Deadlines
Register early for the best rates. Prices increase after each deadline.
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 Type | NCTE Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| Full Convention (4 Days) | $365 Save $135 | $500 |
| Student Registration | $160 | N/A |
| Emeritus Member | $210 | N/A |
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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 ($500 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.
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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