Registration
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.
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· 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.
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NCTE Member
Full access to all sessions, keynotes, exhibits, and networking events.
Nonmember
Student
Requires current NCTE student membership and valid proof of student status.
Group (10+)
For schools or districts sending 10+ educators on a single payment. See details.
Additional Rates
These rates are the same in both registration periods.
| Registration Type | Rate | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Emeritus Member Retired NCTE members in good standing | $220 | Register |
Add-On Events
Add a co-located conference, workshops, or ticketed meals to your registration. CEL rates follow the period you select above; meal tickets are a flat price.
CEL Convention
Conference on English Leadership — a co-located leadership event. Rates follow the period selected above (Early / Post-early-bird).
- CEL Member $300
- NCTE Member $340
- Nonmember $410
ALAN Workshop
ALAN Workshop rates are being finalized with the organizers. Pricing will be posted here soon.
Meals
- ELATE Luncheon $75
- Middle Level Luncheon $75
- College Luncheon $75
- Secondary Section Luncheon $75
- Children's Book Awards Luncheon $75
- ALAN Breakfast $52
- Affiliate Breakfast $51
- Children's Literature Assembly Breakfast $51
- NWP Brunch $51
Thursday Half-Day Workshops
- NCTE Member $75
- Nonmember $100
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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