2026 CEL Annual Convention
Organized by National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
A collaborative, dynamic, discussion-based forum for literacy leaders. This year's Conference on English Leadership Annual Convention invites participants to explore the...
- Dates
- Nov 22-24, 2026
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
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About this conference
A collaborative, dynamic, discussion-based forum for literacy leaders. This year's Conference on English Leadership Annual Convention invites participants to explore the dynamic intersections, tensions, and opportunities that arise when we work to integrate leadership across literacy and English. Leaders in both fields are navigating evolving academic standards, assessment mandates, and culturally sustaining practices—all while supporting teachers and students with a shared goal of deep, meaningful engagement with texts and ideas. It aims to create coherence between literacy instruction and English teaching while honoring their distinctions, build collaborative cultures among elementary and secondary teachers, literacy coaches, curriculum designers, college professors, and instructional leaders. Proposals may focus on PK–12 contexts, teacher preparation, leadership development, coaching, or systems-level change.
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Available options include Custom Items ($2,000-$4,000), Hotel Room Drop ($4,000), Custom Print Items ($250), Custom Digital Items ($200-$1,000), Professional Learning Sponsorships ($5,000 - including Welcome Breakfast, Literacy Leaders Luncheon, Exemplary Leader Celebration Brunch), Roundtable Discussions & Professional Networking ($4,000 - including Leadership Roundtables, Sunday Evening Welcoming Reception, Monday Evening Professional Networking Reception), Beverage Break Sponsorships ($3,000), Professional Speaker Sponsorship Opportunities ($1,500), and Materials & Souvenirs Sponsorship Opportunities ($500-$750).
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