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GENERAL QUESTIONS 

Where is the 2024 CCCC Annual Convention? 

The 2024 CCCC Annual Convention will take place in Spokane, Washington, at the Spokane Convention Center, 11 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA 99201.

In what time zone are convention times? 

Times for all sessions are Pacific 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 6, 2024:

  • CCCC/NCTE members: $225 ($265 after 3/6/24)
  • NCTE members: $255 ($300 after 3/6/24)
  • Nonmembers: $310 ($365 after 3/6/24)
  • Part-time/Retiree/Veteran: $110
  • Students: $70 (students will be required to upload an image of their student ID during the registration process)
  • TYCA-only registration: $160
  • TYCA and CCCC registration: $260
  • One-day rate, Saturday-only (non-presenters only): $115
    (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 6, 2024; 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 $210/night. The deadline for booking a room at the Convention rate has been extended to March 11, 2024.

  • Davenport Grand
  • Historic Davenport
  • Davenport Tower
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Spokane City Center

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 

View the list of sessions on the Convention program and learn more about preconvention and postconvention workshops.

Policies

See the NCTE Event Policies. 

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

Visit the CCCC 2024 Accessibility Guide.

Gender Neutral Bathrooms are Located in the following locations of the Spokane Convention Center:

  • Main level: Near ballroom 100C and room 402C
  • Lower level: Near rooms 303B and 300D

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. The application for 2024 will be updated by early 2024.

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

Find information about Spokane on the #4C24 Hospitality Site.

Visit the Visit Spokane Digital Passport to gain access to collection of discounts that you can use around the downtown core area (you will be asked to provide your name and email address). The discount list includes restaurants, retail shops, and attractions.

See a calendar of local events happening during the Convention dates as well as Digitally Guided Experiences in Spokane.

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 6, 2024.

Will registration be available onsite? 

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

Are there discounted rates? 

CCCC offers highly discounted rates for students at $70 and for part-time, retired, or veteran faculty at $110. 

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 2024 Convention Companion Publication. This request is out of respect for the attendees who will travel to Spokane 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 Spokane Convention Center and the Davenport Grand will not be sufficient to present streaming video. Please bring your presentation materials and slides on your personal device. Remote presentation is not allowed. 

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