May 14-16 Durham, NC
Convention is a wonderful opportunity to gather with like-minded leaders from across the state and discuss important issues affecting our children and communities. This year’s focus will be on the following topics:
- Male Engagement
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Special Education
- PTA Leadership and Governance
- Family Engagement
- Youth Engagement
Location
North Carolina Central University
School of Education
700 Cecil St
Durham, NC 27707
NEW! Convention Website
Schedule of Events
Registration Information
Hotel Information
Call for Leaders
Volunteer Registration
Exhibitor Information
Schedule of Events
DAY ONE: THURSDAY, MAY 14
Leadership and Governance Development 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
NOTE: This day is for NCPTA Board Members and NCPTA Committee Members only
DAY TWO: FRIDAY, MAY 15
Daytime Agenda 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Male Engagement Conference with Guest Speaker Levelle Moton, North Carolina Central University’s Men’s Basketball Coach
- General Session One
- Candidate Speeches
- Additional sessions on advocacy, leadership, and governance
Founders Day Superhero Party 6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Attendees asked to wear superhero paraphernalia (t-shirts, buttons, costumes, masks, etc.)
Durham Council PTA Welcome to the City Event 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Taste all the city has to offer!
DAY THREE: SATURDAY, MAY 16
Diversity and Inclusion Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Daytime Agenda 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Breakout Session One
- Greetings and General Session Two
- Lunch and Vendor Exploration
- Breakout Session Two
- Breakout Session Three
- Breakout Session Four
- Closing/Farewell
Awards Dinner Celebration and Gala at DoubleTree 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Registration Fees & Deadlines
2020 Early Bird Registration through March 14, 2020: $160 for Friday and Saturday
Regular Registration Fees (March 15, 2020-April 30, 2020)
- Friday Only: $100 includes Friday’s conference registration, breakfast, lunch, snack, and Founders Day Reception
- Saturday Only: $100 includes Saturday’s conference registration, lunch, snack, and Awards Gala
- Friday-Saturday: $200 includes Friday’s conference registration, breakfast, lunch, snack, and Founders Day Reception PLUS Saturday’s conference registration, lunch, snack, and Awards Gala
- Friday Only Youth (3rd-12th grade students) and Undergraduate Students: $20 includes Friday’s conference registration, breakfast, lunch, and snack
- Saturday Only Youth (3rd-12th grade students) and Undergraduate Students: $20 includes Saturday’s conference registration, lunch, and snack
- Friday-Saturday Youth (3rd-12th grade students) and Undergraduate Students: $35 includes Friday’s conference registration, breakfast, lunch, and snack PLUS Saturday’s conference registration, lunch, and snack
- Late Registration Fee (Applied to Any Registration After April 30, 2020): $30
2020 A-La-Carte Ticketed Events
- Diversity and Inclusion Breakfast (Saturday): $20 (Entry to this event requires the purchase of a ticket)
- Founder’s Day Reception (Friday): $20 (purchase not required for those who purchased a Friday only registration or Friday-Saturday registration)
- Awards Celebration and Gala at DoubleTree (Saturday): $55 (purchase not required for those who purchased a Saturday only registration or Friday-Saturday registration
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Hotel Information
Host Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park
4810 Page Creek Lane Durham, NC 27703
(919) 941-6000
$109.00/night plus tax and fees
Group Name: NCPTA State Convention
Group Code: NSC
Direct Booking Link
Additional Hotel: Hotel Indigo Raleigh Durham Airport at RTP
151 Tatum Drive Durham, NC 27703
(919) 474-3000
$92.00/night plus tax and fees
Discount Code: NCP
NCPTA Convention 2020 Call for Leaders is Now Open!
Are you ready to showcase your leadership at convention? Apply by February 26, 2020. Notification by March 16, 2020. Apply here.
This year’s Call for Leaders focuses on six speaking strands for 60-minute workshop sessions:
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Special Education
- PTA Leadership and Governance
- 21st Century Innovation in Family Engagement
- Youth Engagement
- Male Engagement
Application Requirements
- Provide speaker contact information, bios (150 words max), and photos
- Submit a session description as you would like it to appear in the Convention Program (150 words max)
- Describe at least 2-3 key audience takeaways for your session (150 words max)
Speaker Benefits
- If attending convention outside of your session, registration fee discount equal to early bird registration
- Special ribbon for your leadership role
- Recognition during a “please stand” moment for our PTA leaders at a General Session
- Networking opportunities with leaders from across the state
- Session featured in Convention Program
NOTE: No speakers generated through the Call for Leaders process will be compensated in any way.
Calling All Superheroes…Volunteers Needed!
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Registration Desk Support – welcome attendees, distribute registration materials
- Workshop Presider – introduce and assist the workshop presenter and workshop attendees
- Greeters/Guides – greet and provide assistance in designated areas
- Help Desk Support – answer questions and provide assistance
- Ticket Takers/Ushers – for ticketed events, take tickets and help attendees get seated quickly
If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Exhibitor Registration is now available! Click here to find out more, and contact the NCPTA office if you have any questions.