MCTE Spring Conference ~ April 30-May 1, 2026
Every Voice
Breezy Point Resort | Breezy Point, MN
Thursday's keynote speakers are Allison Wynhoff Olsen, Yellowstone Writing Project director and president of the Montana Association of Teachers of English, and Ari Tison, award-winning poet and author of Saints of the Household. Friday's keynote speakers are Mollie Blackburn, multiple award winner for LGBTQ+ research and advocacy, and Tracy Byrd, 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
There will also be 30+ Breakout Sessions over this 2-day event—including topics such as writing, diverse texts, multimedia, rural issues, and implementation of the new standards and READ Act. Strands include elementary, middle level, high school, and college-level presentations on a variety of reading and literacy-related topics each day. Come join in the fun!
Registration includes MCTE membership, breakfast, and lunch each day. WiFi will be available. CEUs will be provided at the end of the conference.
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If you need interpreters or other assistive services, please contact mcteinfo@gmail.com. MCTE cannot be responsible for payment of these services without advance notification.
After registering, you will receive an automatic invoice by email. If you do not receive this email, you may have mistyped your email address. Contact MCTE's Secretary at mcteinfo@gmail.com to double-check your registration.
Shortly after the invoice, you will receive an email confirming your registration. If you are paying by school or personal check, this confirmation email will include instructions for mailing a check to our treasurer, Rachel Malchow LLoyd, at 425 Goodrich Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102. Please ensure all payments are received by April 15, 2026.
If you pay online, you will receive an additional email confirming your payment.
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Hotel
Conference lodging will be at Breezy Point Resort, and rooms for up to four people can be reserved for $169/night ($181.46 including tax). Register online using the code 483009, or call (800) 432-3777 and state that you're with MCTE.
