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
Attend a half-day workshop to delve into areas such as AI and multilingual learning, or focus on identifying innovative and bold classroom strategies for chaotic times. Drop in to any session on one of hundreds of topics to learn from experts eager to share their knowledge.
NOVEMBER
4:00–7:00 p.m.
Registration & NCTE Central
7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Registration & NCTE Central
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Workshops (additional registration required)
11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
A Sessions
1:00–2:15 p.m.
B Sessions
2:30–3:00 p.m.
C Sessions
3:15–3:45 p.m.
D Sessions
4:00–5:15 p.m.
Opening General Session with Ketanji Brown Jackson
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Section Get-Togethers
6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration & NCTE Central
7:15 – 8:00 a.m.
First-Timers’ Welcome Breakfast (no charge, Registration required to RSVP)
8:15 – 9:15 a.m.
Friday General Session with Kate McKinnon
9:30 – 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 with Ijeoma Oluo—SOLD OUT
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Middle Level Section Luncheon with Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin—SOLD OU
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
G Sessions
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
H Sessions
2:45 – 3:15 p.m.
I Sessions
3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
J Sessions
4:45 – 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open with No Sessions Scheduled
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Annual Business Meeting
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
NCTE in Primetime with Dr. Joy Buolamwini and Lee Ann Potter
8:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Cultural Celebration
6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration & NCTE Central
7:00 – 9:15 a.m.
ALAN Breakfast with Ellen Oh
7:30 – 8:45 a.m.
NCTE Awards
8:15 – 9:30 a.m.
K Sessions
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Saturday General Session with Bryan Stevenson
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
L Sessions
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Exhibits Open
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
M Sessions
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open with No Sessions Scheduled
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Secondary Section Luncheon with Celeste Ng—SOLD OUT
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Children’s Book Awards Luncheon with Sneed B. Collard III & Sarah Everett—SOLD OUT
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
N Sessions
2:45 – 4:00 p.m.
O Sessions
4:15 – 5:30 p.m.
P Sessions
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Special Interest Group Sessions
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration & NCTE Central
7:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Children’s Literature Assembly Breakfast with James E. Ransome & Lesa Cline-Ransome
7:00 – 8:45 a.m.
Affiliate Breakfast with Antero Garcia
8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Exhibits Open
8:15 – 8:45 a.m.
Q Sessions
9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
R Sessions
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
S Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
National Writing Project Brunch
12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Closing General Session with Ada Limón
1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
CEL Annual Convention
7:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Registration
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
CEL Annual Convention
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
ALAN Workshop
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
CEL Annual Convention
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
ALAN Workshop
Graduate Credit
You can earn graduate credit for attending the 2024 NCTE Annual Convention through the University of San Diego. Follow this link to learn more and to register.
All times are Eastern Time
Hours are subject to change; more information will be added as the schedule is finalized.