Welcome from the Executive Director

WELCOME FROM EMILY KIRKPATRICK

NCTE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Teaching this year brings new challenges, and students need you more than ever. The NCTE Annual Convention is your place to draw positive energy from treasured and new colleagues alike, as well as authors, illustrators, artists, and thought leaders you may admire from afar. NCTE sees you and hears your challenges. The 2022 NCTE Annual Convention is an opportunity to come together and celebrate the light present in each of us, even in times when darkness looms.

Observe in the following pages what’s in store this year. Our theme, “¡Suenos! Pursuing the Light,” has been carefully curated by María E. Fránquiz, NCTE President-Elect and 2022 Program Chair. Hundreds of literacy educators have peer reviewed program proposals to select the nearly 700 sessions available to choose from over the Convention. There’s robust programming tailored for educators of all levels as well as broader content to enrich and inspire our overall community.

Join us for the preeminent literacy education learning experience, in person or through our online offerings. Positive light will be reflected across our time together through our shared commitment to growth, service, and exploration on behalf of students and the cause of literacy.

I look forward to seeing you in November!

Emily Kirkpatrick NCTE Executive Director

Register by October 19 to take advantage of early bird pricing; see convention.ncte.org/registration