Schedule

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

NOVEMBER

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THURSDAY

6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Registration & NCTE Central

8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Workshops

11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

A Sessions

1:00 p.m.–2:15 p.m.

B Sessions

2:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m.

C Sessions

3:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m.

D Sessions

4:00 p.m.–5:15 p.m.

Opening General Session

5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Section Get-Togethers 

21

FRIDAY

6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Registration & NCTE Central

7:15 a.m.–8:00 a.m.

First-Timers’ Welcome Breakfast

8:15 a.m.–9:15 a.m.

Friday General Session

9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.

E Sessions

10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m

Exhibits Open

11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

F Sessions

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

ELATE Luncheon

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

College Section Luncheon

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Middle Level Section Luncheon

12:30–1:45 p.m.

G Sessions

2:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

H Sessions

2:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m.

I Sessions

3:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m.

J Sessions

4:45 p.m.–6:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open with No Sessions Scheduled

8:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.

Cultural Celebration

22

SATURDAY

6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Registration & NCTE Central

7:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m.

ALAN Breakfast

8:15 a.m.–9:30 a.m.

K Sessions

9:45 a.m.–10:45 a.m.

Saturday General Session

11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Exhibits Open

11:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

L Sessions

11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

M Sessions

12:15 p.m–1:15 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open with No Sessions Scheduled

12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Secondary Section Luncheon

12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Children’s Book Awards Luncheon

1:15 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

N Sessions

2:45 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

O Sessions

4:15 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

P Sessions

5:45 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Special Interest Group Sessions

23

SUNDAY

7:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.

Children’s Literature Assembly Breakfast

7:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m.

Affiliate Breakfast

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Registration & NCTE Central

8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Exhibits Open

8:15 a.m.–8:45 a.m.

Q Sessions

9:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m.

R Sessions

10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m.

S Sessions

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

National Writing Project Brunch

12:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m.

Closing General Session

1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

CEL Annual Convention

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MONDAY

7:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.

Registration

8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

CEL Annual Convention 

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

ALAN Workshop 

25

TUESDAY

8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

CEL Annual Convention 

8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

ALAN Workshop 

All times are Mountain Time

Hours are subject to change; more information will be added as the schedule is finalized.