The theme for the 2025 NCTE Annual Convention, “Dream Boldly,” resonates deeply with the mission of the ELA Honor Society. Attending the NCTE Convention is not just a professional development opportunity, it’s an invitation to fuel your own bold dreams 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 2025 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 Percival Everett, Mychal Threets, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Derrick Barnes, and Jason Reynolds: all voices that inspire, challenge, and expand our understanding of literature, culture, and community.
Here are a few ways attending NCTE can directly strengthen the ELA Honor Society 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 ELA’s goals of building literate leadership and community service through English language arts.
- Raise the profile of ELA: being visible and active in the wider English education community helps others see ELA 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.
Attend Our Presentation
Join us on Thursday, November 20, at 1:00 PM in Room 503 for an inspiring session on how the ELA Honor Society supports and celebrates middle school students and teachers.
Discover how your students can dream boldly and achieve their potential through our vibrant international network.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how the ELA Honor Society can transform your classroom and inspire your learners!
Visit Us in the Exhibition Hall—Booth #510
We’re excited to announce that ELA will have a large stand in the Exhibition Hall: Booth #510. You’ll find us near the “Build Your Stack” area, at the center of the exhibit floor.
Stop by Booth #510 to:
- Learn about program updates
- Chat with ELA 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
We’ll be available throughout the convention, ready to connect and celebrate your work.
ELA Chapter Advisor Dinner: Connect and Celebrate
We’re also planning to host a special dinner for all ELA Chapter Advisors attending NCTE. This will be a relaxed evening to network, share stories, and celebrate the incredible work of our chapters nationwide.
Details will be confirmed closer to the time.
This dinner is one of our favorite traditions, and a chance to strengthen our community and share ideas in good company.
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 Denver for the 2025 NCTE Annual Convention: a celebration of educators who dare to dream boldly. Let’s make ELA’s presence strong, visible, and inspiring. See you at Booth #510!
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