Committees

Working to Improve Teaching and Learning Conditions Across California

There are various types of committees throughout CTA’s governance structure. From conference planning, membership, organizing, advisory, task forces and other groups, CTA members and leaders work to address public education issues in California.

State Council of Education Committees

There are two types of State Council Committees: Policy-Making Committees and Board Advisory Committees.

Policy-Making Committees are responsible for the development of policies to be considered by the State Council of Education for adoption. These committees recommend positions to the State Council on proposed legislation within their areas of responsibility.
Board Advisory Committees are responsible for recommending policy and procedures to the Board of Directors for consideration. Only members of State Council may be appointed to Board Advisory Committees.

Standing Policy-Making Committees of the Council Committees and Officers

Adult, Alternative, Career & Tech. Ed.: Melody McGill, Chair

Assessment and Testing: Marina Santos, Chair

Budget: Leslie Littman, Chair

Civil Rights in Education: Camille Butts, Chair

Communications: Randa Wahbe, Chair

Credentials & Professional Development: Kelley Blanc, Chair

Curriculum and Instruction: Mindy Montanio, Chair

Early Childhood Education: Paula Merrigan, Chair

Elections and Credentials: Jeanne Marks, Chair

Financing Public Education: Steven Comstock Jr., Chair

Language Acquisition: Yolanda Tamayo, Chair

Negotiations: Kyna Collins, Chair

Political Involvement: Ingrid Gunnel, Chair

Professional Rights and Responsibilities: Karen Lord-Eyewe, Chair

Representation: Sonia Martin-Solis, Chair

Retirement: Kevin Welch, Chair

School Safety/School Management: Monique Segura, Chair

Special Education Committee: Ismael Armendariz, Chair

State Legislation: Erich Myers, Chair

Student Support Services: Erika Zamora, Chair

Teacher Evaluation and Academic Freedom: Lisa Hickman, Chair

Board Advisory Groups

CTA Board Advisory Groups are groups of CTA members recommended by the President and appointed annually by the CTA Board of Directors to accomplish a specific charge. There are five types of Board Appointed Advisory Groups:

Board Advisory Committees (two types): one with State Council members, and one with ongoing responsibilities within CTA.
Task Force: a special committee appointed to meet a particular short-term need. The Task Force ends when the charge is completed, or can be re-established the next year if necessary.
Workgroup: comprised of CTA members and staff appointed to meet specific, short-term objectives. A workgroup ends when the objective is achieved.
Panel: A group of CTA members appointed to serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Directors. The panel may hold hearings and consider special requests on legal matters or sponsored programs.

Advisory Panel on Endorsed Services

Advisory Panel on Legal Services

Budget Committee

Cadre Advisory Committee

California Night – RA

California Reads/Read Across America Activities Planning Committee

CalPERS Interview Team

Campaign Workgroup

César E. Chávez and Dolores Huerta Education Award Committee

Charter School Issues Advisory Committee

Charter School Lobby Team

Crisis Assistance Panel