The theme for the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention, “Imagine. Innovate. Inspire.” resonates deeply with the NEHS mission. Attending the NCTE Convention is not just a professional development opportunity, it’s an invitation to fuel your own bold imagination and innovation as an educator and Advisor, and to bring fresh inspiration and new energy back to your chapter.
As the largest event for English educators in the United States, the 2026 NCTE Convention brings together thousands of teachers, scholars, and literary professionals from across the country. This year, you’ll hear from an extraordinary lineup of speakers, including Margaret Atwood, LeVar Burton, Tomi Adeyemi, Nic Stone, Elizabeth Acevedo, Dave Eggers, and Clint Smith: all voices that inspire, challenge, and expand our understanding of literature, culture, and community.
Here are a few ways attending NCTE can directly strengthen NEHS and your chapters:
- Connect with like-minded educators: gain insight from teachers, literacy coaches, authors, and curriculum innovators who share your passion for reading, writing, and student voice.
- Gather tools and fresh strategies: bring home lessons and practices that support NEHS’ goals of building literate leadership and community service through English language arts.
- Raise the profile of NEHS: being visible and active in the wider English education community helps others see NEHS as a national partner in promoting literacy, excellence, and student leadership.
- Reinvigorate your own advising: stepping into convention energy and being among thousands of dynamic educators can reignite your own commitment and creativity.
Visit Us in the Exhibition Hall—Booth #711
We’re excited to announce that NEHS will have a large stand in the Exhibition Hall: Booth #711.
Stop by Booth #711 to:
- Learn about program updates
- Chat with NEHS staff about your chapter’s needs and ideas
- Explore ways to bring new energy and engagement into your program
- Meet other Chapter Advisors from across the country and around the world
Remember:
- Register early: sessions and hotel rooms fill quickly.
- Plan ahead: review the convention schedule and highlight sessions most relevant to your teaching and advising.
- Bring your chapter’s goals: think about how the convention can help you support student engagement, service, and scholarship.
- Connect with others: coordinate with nearby Advisors or colleagues to attend sessions together.
- Stay in touch: respond to our survey indicating your attendance.
Join us in Philadelphia for the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention: a celebration of educators who dare to imagine, innovate, and inspire. See you at Booth #711!
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