To help new attendees connect with colleagues and navigate through the hustle and bustle of conference, we’re offering conference buddies. You can indicate your interest in having a buddy or being a buddy on the registration form.
2024 Registration Rates
| Membership Status |
Early through Oct 19 |
Regular/Onsite Oct 20 – Nov 11 |
| Active | $150** | $175 |
| Introductory* | $75 | $85 |
| Collegiate | $50** | $60 |
| Non-Member | $200** | $250 |
| Non-Member Guest | $50 | $60 |
| Retired | $0 | $0 |
* An Introductory Member is a First Year teacher immediately following your Collegiate Member year. This registration is available only to those who hold an Introductory membership to NCMEA/NAfME.
** Early rates extended for individuals living or working in counties affected by Hurricane Helene. Select the “extended early rate” tickets during registration. You will be asked to enter your county on the form.
Conference Buddies
What is a conference buddy? It includes, but is not limited to:
- An experienced conference attendee who knows the lay of the land
- Willing to be either a companion to a new attendee or a point person to offer advice on sessions (e.g. location, presenter, where to eat, how to navigate throughout the conference)
- Willing to connect new attendee to others that teach in similar environments/regions
Who can request a conference buddy?
Anyone who wants one! While new attendees are ideal, there may be some who have attended in the past but did not feel particularly comfortable or connected – or who haven’t attended in a number of years and would like some guidance. It’s up to you!
Everyone who signs up on the conference registration form will be contacted prior to the conference to confirm their interest and buddy assignments.