Dream Boldly at #NCTE25

Join thousands of teachers, leaders, researchers, authors, and illustrators at the premier annual event for English language arts and literacy educators. The NCTE Annual Convention offers unmatched opportunities to learn from experts on a range of timely topics to inspire your teaching.

Meet educators from around the country, have your books signed by prominent authors, explore the publisher booths in the Exhibit Hall, and celebrate your colleagues in the awards ceremony. Find solutions to your challenges and celebrate the profession with a community of English language arts professionals eager to share knowledge and insights to create a better future for students.

Don’t miss this chance to join fellow English language arts teachers and other educators at the NCTE Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado.

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Convention Updates

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The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) announced the winners of the 2025 Orbis Pictus Award®

Attending My First NCTE Convention

Attending an NCTE Convention has been on my bucket list for my entire two-decade career as an educator.

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NCTE Annual Convention, by the Numbers

8,000+

Literacy educators
spanning PreK–graduate studies

200+

Instructional and
reading coaches

140+

Exhibitors ready to assist attendees with resource suggestions

1,000+

Convention
sessions

600+

Department chairs, teacher leaders, and emerging educators in preparation programs

300

Nearly 300 authors presenting with teachers and ready to meet inspirational literacy advocates

400+

Principals, superintendents, administrators, and district curriculum coordinators

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New connections, dreams, and resources gained

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Register for ncte 2025

Don’t miss this chance to communicate, collaborate, and create with fellow English language arts teachers and educators at the NCTE Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado.

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You’ll have the chance to participate in hundreds of professional development sessions , workshops, network with your peers, and learn about the latest trends and research in the field.