Learn More about CTA
Staff
CTA employs more than 450 people spread out in dozens of offices across California. Supported by CTA's legal, field, negotiations, communications and other staff, CTA members continue to have a powerful voice in today's public education issues.
Who We Are
Founded in 1863, the California Teachers Association has become one of the strongest advocates for educators in the country. CTA includes teachers, counselors, school librarians, social workers, psychologists, and nurses. These educators in the K-12 school system are joined by community college faculty, California State University faculty, and education support professionals to make CTA the most inclusive and most powerful voice of educators in the state.
Teachers & other certificated members
CTA certificated members include teachers, counselors, school librarians, social workers, psychologists, and nurses who work more than 1,000 school districts. More
Higher Education Professionals
Instructors in many community colleges belong to the Community College Association, a CTA higher ed affiliate. CA State University faculty also belong to CTA, in addition to the California Faculty Association, a higher ed affiliate. More
Education Support Professionals
The thousands of paraprofessionals, office workers, bus drivers, custodians and maintenance staff in our schools play a crucial role. ESPs make up 40% of the total K-12 workplace. More
CTA / NEA Retired Members
Retired members of CTA and the National Education Association continue their involvement with CTA by volunteering in election campaigns and representing retirees' special needs on CTA's State Council of Education. More
Student CTA
Student CTA (SCTA) provides professional development, networking and community outreach opportunities to college students pursuing careers in education. More
CTA & Labor: Proud & Strong
CTA has been at the forefront of the labor movement since its inception nearly 150 years ago, fighting for educators' rights and the rights for every public school student to have access to a quality education. Read about the rich Labor History in which your Association has been so committed and involved, and get useful tools and resources to use in the classroom for those "teachable" moments. More