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P.O. Box 921, Burlingame, CA 94011-0921; 1705 Murchison Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010 Phone: (650) 697-1400

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What is CTA's relationship with the NEA?

CTA is the state affiliate of the nation’s largest labor union, the 3.2 million-member National Education Association (NEA). Check the NEA website for information on NEA and its programs.

How are my CTA dues being spent?

CTA Allocation of Dues 2009-2010 (PDF)

How are policy decisions made at CTA?

CTA is rigorously democratic. Its structure gives members the ultimate voice in what the Association does. By secret ballot, members elect the 760 delegates to the State Council of Education, CTA’s highest governing body. Meeting four times a year, the State Council sets all policy for the organization, adopts the budget, determines dues, recommends expenditures to the board, elects the executive officers and other members of the board of directors and performs other similar duties.

What is the California Teachers Association all about?

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.

How do I become a member?

By completing a special online form, we can determine your membership eligibility, local association affiliation and dues level.

How do I get legal representation?

Members, please login and go to the Legal section of this website. Here you'll find a great deal of information on our legal services. Please note: this information is available for members only, so you must be logged in to view it.

What are the benefits of CTA membership?

As a CTA member you have at your fingertips access to a variety of benefits and programs to enhance your life and your career. Check your eligibility information and learn about the benefits for new members and retired members to see what’s available to you. In addition to the vast number and variety of benefits, CTA offers to you a special website – CTAinvest.org – where you can find investment and retirement calculators and other helpful tips and tools.

Are teachers covered by State Disability?

No, teachers are not covered by California’s State Disability and districts do not offer disability insurance. Disability insurance can be purchased through CTA’s endorsed provider The Standard Insurance Company (The Standard). Teachers are covered.

I am a charter school teacher and our school would like to unionize. Who do I call?

Please go to www.unitedcharterteachers.org for more information.

Where do I find information on CTA’s position on various educational issues?

CTA takes official positions on a wide variety of issues. Those positions on the issues are developed after much study and debate by CTA’s policy-making body, the State Council of Education. Check the Issues and Action section to learn more about CTA’s positions on the issues.

How do I become a teacher in California?

The California Department of Education and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing are two good starting points. You can also check state colleges and universities for information on their teacher education programs.

Is there a section on the website where families can get tips to help their children learn?

Families generally want to be involved with their kids’ education and CTA provides a wealth of resources to help, before, after and during the school year. Check the Family Involvement section to learn about the other resources CTA has to offer.

What are your advertising rates and policies?

Averaging more than 350,000 page views per month, the CTA website is viewed daily by classroom teachers, school board members, principals, superintendents, school psychologists, counselors, librarians, curriculum specialists, higher education personnel, students, retired teachers and California legislators, as well as the general public. With our redesign, we are currently developing new rates and policies. Email webmaster@cta.org for more information.

How do I vote online for local chapters and Service Center Councils?

Voting online in local chapter and Service Center Council elections is easy via the CTA website. Just follow these three easy steps:

1. Log in
2. Click on MY PROFILE next to your photo in the orange We Are CTA box
3. Click the VOTE ONLINE tab in the upper right corner of your PROFILE

If there is an election in your area, you will be granted access to the page where you can cast your vote.

How do I find my “Primary Contact Staff Person”?

Once you are logged into the We Are CTA module (orange box at the top right of all CTA.org pages), you’ll get a list of local contacts, including your primary contact staff person.

How do I find my local chapter?

After you've created an account (for members only), your Primary Contact Staff and Chapter information will be displayed in the orange We Are CTA module at the top of the right column on each page of the site. Learn more about your chapter/affiliate by visiting its website.

How can I order more membership materials?

You must login to the CTA web site to access membership materials. Once you have logged into the We Are CTA module, navigate to the Membership Benefits page to downloard or order forms and publications.