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GENERAL QUESTIONS 

Where is the 2025 CCCC Annual Convention? 

The 2025 CCCC Annual Convention will take place in Baltimore, Maryland, at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21201.

In what time zone are convention times? 

Times for all sessions are Eastern Time. 

When will registration open? 

Registration for the CCCC Annual Convention and TYCA Conference is now open.

Early-bird registration rates close at 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 12, 2025:

  • CCCC/NCTE members: $240 ($280 after 3/12/25)
  • NCTE members: $270 ($315 after 3/12/25)
  • Nonmembers: $330 ($385 after 3/12/25)
  • Part-time/Retiree/Veteran: $115 (see the registration instructions for details)
  • Students: $70 (see the registration instructions for details)
  • TYCA-only registration: $170
  • TYCA and CCCC registration: $270 (registration for students is $240)
  • One-day rate, Saturday-only (non-presenters only): $120
    (Local attendees who are not presenting or otherwise listed on the Convention program who are available to attend the Convention on Saturday only can select this option.)
  • Half-day Workshops, Wednesday-only: $20
  • Full-day Workshops, Wednesday-only: $40
  • Saturday Workshops: $0

Please Note: Refunds will not be given after March 12, 2025; prior to this date cancellations are subject to a $25 processing fee.

Where can I find information on travel and on booking hotel rooms? 

Travel and hotel booking information is available on the registration and housing page. Our rates at the following hotels are approximately $219/night.

  • Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
  • Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
  • Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
  • Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel

What are the hours of the Convention? 

The preliminary schedule for the CCCC Annual Convention and TYCA Conference can be found here and is subject to change. 

Attending Sessions 

A list of sessions and information about preconvention and postconvention workshops will be posted by March 2025.

Policies

See the NCTE Event Policies. 

Where do I learn more about accessibility for attendees and presenters?

The CCCC 2025 Accessibility Guide will be posted by January 2025.

How do I get a certificate of attendance? 

To request a certificate of attendance for the CCCC Annual Convention or TYCA Conference, please email CCCCevents@ncte.org at the conclusion of the events. 

For information on graduate education credits, please email profdev@ncte.org. 

What are the Convention policies? 

By attending the Convention, all attendees agree to follow NCTE Event Policies on Code of Conduct, Mutual Respect & Anti-Harassment, Demonstrations, Use of Multimedia, and Health & Safety.

Dependent Care

CCCC does not provide dependent care services. Check with your hotel staff for available services. CCCC will again offer Caregiver Grants through an application process. Applications for 2025 are due by Friday, February 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Bringing Guests to the CCCC Convention

If you plan to bring a partner or dependent onsite to the CCCC Convention, please contact CCCCevents@ncte.org as soon as possible.

Graduate Students

Read the “Getting Ready for CCCC 2024: Some Tips for Graduate Students” and “Attending and Getting Involved at CCCC 2024: Tips for Graduate Students” guides.

Spokane Information

The #4C25 Hospitality Site will be available early in 2025.

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS 

Is there a cut-off date for registration? 

Early-bird registration rates will end at 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Will registration be available onsite? 

Attendees will be able to register online until the start of the Convention and onsite in Baltimore.

Are there discounted rates? 

CCCC offers highly discounted rates for students at $70 and for part-time, retired, or veteran faculty at $115. 

Is there funding available? 

Yes! Please visit the Funding Opportunities page for details. 

MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS 

How do I become a CCCC member? 

To learn more about the benefits of membership, including discounts on CCCC Annual Convention registration, please see our website.

PRESENTER INFORMATION

Presenter Registration

All presenters must register for the Convention and attend in person unless they are specifically participating in the CCCC 2025 Convention Companion Publication. This request is out of respect for the attendees who will travel to Baltimore expecting to see live presenters and to ensure a positive experience for the attendees. Once registered, you will receive regular communications about the event. 

Posters

See our tips for poster presentations.

Onsite AV Details

An LCD projector with accompanying screen, microphone, and sound patch will be provided in all presentation rooms. No other media equipment will be provided. Presenters should bring a personal device along with any connection dongles to present slides or other materials. 

The WiFi bandwidth in the Baltimore Convention Center will not be sufficient to present streaming video. Please bring your presentation materials and slides on your personal device.

CCCC 2025 Options for Offsite Participation

CCCC is providing four options for offsite participation for those presenters who have a proposal accepted for CCCC 2025 but are not able to physically travel to Baltimore.

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